Halifax’s Out of the Cold shelter to open in new location

Out of the Cold, Halifax’s emergency winter shelter, announced on Dec. 20 that it has found a new home at 5853 College St. for its guests.

The pop-up shelter opens every year in December and closes in April, employing about 150 volunteers and 10 staff members.

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It has been located at St. Matthew’s Church on Barrington Street for the past 10 years, but the shelter started looking for a new home in October because it wanted a bigger and healthier space.

“We are now working hard to get the space ready to welcome guests in early January,” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post.

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Along with the opening date, the shelter announced it will soon share a list of needed items and some donation drop-off times.

“We remain committed to being there for people in our community experiencing homelessness and precarious housing,” the shelter wrote.