What is White Flag?
When the weather gets below 35 degrees between November 15th - April 15, the Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana sponsors a volunteer-staffed White Flag Emergency Shelter for men, women, and families during inclement weather. All community members in need of a warm place to sleep are welcome.
All guests will receive free lunch / dinner / takeaway breakfast and provided with transportation to and from the shelter each day. Additionally, guests are provided with articles of clothing they may need such as socks, blankets, shirts, shoes and other items we have on hand as well as sanitary products and feminine hygiene products.
See TARC schedules on our social media for information on pickup / drop off locations. The call for shelter OPEN or CLOSED status is made by 12:00 PM each day. Signing up on the Volunteer portal will give anyone the option to opt-in or out of OPEN or CLOSED status text messages each day. This does not require you to Volunteer.
When and Where?
Location: Culberston Baptist Church 4007 Grant Line Rd, New Albany IN
Open / Closed determination: 35 degrees and below for four or more consecutive hours between 7PM and 7AM. Decision is usually made by 12:00 PM each day.
Open / Closed Notifications: Our Facebook Page, This Page, Volunteer Portal Reminds
Time: Opens 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Hotline Number
812-913-5368
Volunteering
White Flag Volunteer staff are like family. As a volunteer, you will spend time with guest intake, providing food trays / lunch bags, distributing clothing and sheets, and conversating with our guests. Volunteering for White Flag is an incredible experience and amazing opportunity to get to leave your mark on your community. Volunteers are offered full experience training, so no prior volunteer experience is required. We only ask that you bring an open heart and a big smile!
If you would like to volunteer, please create a free account on our Volunteer Portal so that you can access the trainings / select which date you would like to Volunteer! There are multiple shifts from morning to night, and we are willing to work with you however you may need to be accomodated!
