BRATTLEBORO-As winter approaches, a new community-led initiative says it is working "to ensure that there are open doors to anyone who needs a warm and welcoming overnight shelter."
All are invited to a free "Soup Supper" Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Beloved Community Church, 18 Town Crier Drive. The supper will offer a chance to hear from steering committee members about the project and what support is still needed from the community.
According to a news release, initial setup costs for the shelter are funded by the state of Vermont's Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program (ECWSP). The ECWSP grant will also cover staffing and operating costs for 20 of the coldest nights this winter.
Organizers say that the Beloved Shelter, named for its host site at Beloved Community Church, "aims to remain open every night from Dec. 1 to March 30. Additional funding and community support will be critical to meeting this goal."
For more information about the event, or to learn how to support the shelter, email belovedwintershelter@gmail.com.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.