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6/28/2023 4:00:00 AM |
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CITY RESCUE MISSION TO EXTEND OVERNIGHT SERVICES DUE TO HOT WEATHER |
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Jacksonville, Fla- Due to the forecasted high temperatures, City Rescue Mission (CRM) will increase its overnight capacity as well as extend its hours to those in need of shelter. They will remain with us if the
temperature is above 95 degrees.
“We will not turn anyone away. We want to make sure that those without a home have cool shelter and
a hot meal.” says Paul Stasi, CRM Executive Director.
Guests seeking safe shelter may check-in to City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn (234 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202) Saturday, July 1st, Sunday, July 2nd, and any additional days the temperature will
be 95 degrees or hotter at 11:00 a.m. All guests will receive a hot meal and will be offered access to
showers and clean clothing. We are encouraging people to stay in for their safety during this hot
weather.
About City Rescue Mission
City Rescue Mission City Rescue Mission (CRM) is a non-profit, faith-based organization in downtown Jacksonville that has provided help to those experiencing homelessness and addiction in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for 77 years. This includes the Overcomers, Crossroads and LifeBuilders Residential Programs with Workforce Development which helps people get off the streets and back on their feet. CRM serves approximately 202,050 meals and provides just over 54,750 safe nights of shelter annually.
Visit CRMjax.org for more information.
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