On December 23, Oak Orchard Health (OOH) opened its second warming center at Brockport First Baptist, 124 Main Street, in the heart of Brockport. The Monroe County Department of Human Services collaborated with OOH to make this warming center possible. This collaboration addresses the needs of people without housing when the temperature is below 32 degrees (“Code Blue”). Oak Orchard’s first warming center is in Orleans County at Christ Church, 26 South Main Street, Albion.
If an individual needs evening shelter during Code Blue, they can call 585-340-1355, and have access to a warm, safe place to stay. The Brockport Community Warming Center is open as needed during the week, on weekends, and overnight. During holidays, the Center is open 24 hours a day.
People who stay at the Brockport Community Warming Center will also have access to services from the County and local non-profits, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their well-being.
To stay warm during the day when the Warming Center is not open in Brockport, people can go to the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, during regular business hours.
“Oak Orchard is proud to participate in this effort to make this valuable resource open to the public. We could not make the Brockport Community Warming Center a reality without the support of Monroe County. We are so grateful to them and all the volunteers who made this a reality. Oak Orchard will be responsible for staffing and coordinating the opening of these community resources,” said Karen Kinter, CEO, Oak Orchard Health.
A grand opening with a ribbon cutting will be held at 1 p.m. on January 16 at the Brockport Community Warming Center, Brockport First Baptist, 124 Main Street. More details to come.
In 2023, Oak Orchard successfully opened the Orleans County Warming Center, serving 63 people who used the site on the 110 Code Blue days. New York State mandates that if the weather drops below 32 degrees, it’s considered “Code Blue,” and the community must provide shelter.
These Warming Centers will provide a safe haven for adults during frigid temperatures. If children need shelter, they will not be turned away; instead, the Center will work with the Department of Social Services to find a safe place. Also, it will be available to seniors living in substandard housing who have their power shut off due to their inability to pay. They can find warmth and people to assist them with advocacy, transportation, and the resources needed to return to their homes.
To learn more about Oak Orchard Health, visit http://www.oakorchardhealth.org.
On December 23, Oak Orchard Health (OOH) opened its second warming center at Brockport First Baptist, 124 Main Street, in the heart of Brockport. The Monroe County Department of Human Services collaborated with OOH to make this warming center possible. This collaboration addresses the needs of people without housing when the temperature is below 32 degrees (“Code Blue”). Oak Orchard’s first warming center is in Orleans County at Christ Church, 26 South Main Street, Albion.
If an individual needs evening shelter during Code Blue, they can call 585-340-1355, and have access to a warm, safe place to stay. The Brockport Community Warming Center is open as needed during the week, on weekends, and overnight. During holidays, the Center is open 24 hours a day.
People who stay at the Brockport Community Warming Center will also have access to services from the County and local non-profits, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their well-being.
To stay warm during the day when the Warming Center is not open in Brockport, people can go to the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, during regular business hours.
“Oak Orchard is proud to participate in this effort to make this valuable resource open to the public. We could not make the Brockport Community Warming Center a reality without the support of Monroe County. We are so grateful to them and all the volunteers who made this a reality. Oak Orchard will be responsible for staffing and coordinating the opening of these community resources,” said Karen Kinter, CEO, Oak Orchard Health.
A grand opening with a ribbon cutting will be held at 1 p.m. on January 16 at the Brockport Community Warming Center, Brockport First Baptist, 124 Main Street. More details to come.
In 2023, Oak Orchard successfully opened the Orleans County Warming Center, serving 63 people who used the site on the 110 Code Blue days. New York State mandates that if the weather drops below 32 degrees, it’s considered “Code Blue,” and the community must provide shelter.
These Warming Centers will provide a safe haven for adults during frigid temperatures. If children need shelter, they will not be turned away; instead, the Center will work with the Department of Social Services to find a safe place. Also, it will be available to seniors living in substandard housing who have their power shut off due to their inability to pay. They can find warmth and people to assist them with advocacy, transportation, and the resources needed to return to their homes.
To learn more about Oak Orchard Health, visit http://www.oakorchardhealth.org.
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