White Flag Emergency Shelter
The Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana sponsors a volunteer-staffed White Flag Emergency Shelter for men, women, and families during inclement weather. All communities members in need of a warm place to sleep are welcome. Adults over the age of 18 must show a state-issued I.D. Showers, cots, dinner, continental breakfast, and sack lunches are provided.
When We're OpenSEASON: November 15-April 15
TEMPERATURE: 35 degrees and below for four or more consecutive hours between 7PM and 7AM SOURCE: 3 of the 4 local stations reporting White Flag conditions DECISION: By 3:30 PM each day |
Where We're LocatedThe Salvation Army New Albany
2300 Green Valley Rd New Albany, IN 47150 |
Our Impact
In 2017
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Open 60 nights
740 visits 81 unique guests |
157 community volunteers Nearly 2,500 hours donated |
How You Can Help
Our Partners
Salvation Army
LifeSpring-medical services, volunteer team
TARC-free transportation for guests
Volunteers of America-free HIV testing
Floyd County Health Department-Flu and Hep A vaccines
Clark County Health Department/Hoosier Hills AIDS Coalition- HIV testing and case management
LifeSpring-medical services, volunteer team
TARC-free transportation for guests
Volunteers of America-free HIV testing
Floyd County Health Department-Flu and Hep A vaccines
Clark County Health Department/Hoosier Hills AIDS Coalition- HIV testing and case management