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 communities members in need of a warm place to sleep are welcome.
While we may be warm and snuggling into our beds during the winter times, there is a 100% chance that someone in our city is without such privilege. For the 2020/2021 season we served over 959 guests and shelter for 68 days.
The Coalition provides detailed training to our Volunteer staff to ensure proper care and safety when working with materials or individuals. Volunteers are asked to participate in shifts, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM via SignUpGenius registration.
COVID-19 Policy and Procedures. HCSI will be following HUD and CDC policies and recommendations on preventing the spread of infectious diseases within the emergency shelter to ensure the safety of White Flag guests, volunteers, and HCSI staff. Read more about our policy and procedures HERE.
While we may be warm and snuggling into our beds during the winter times, there is a 100% chance that someone in our city is without such privilege. For the 2020/2021 season we served over 959 guests and shelter for 68 days.
The Coalition provides detailed training to our Volunteer staff to ensure proper care and safety when working with materials or individuals. Volunteers are asked to participate in shifts, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM via SignUpGenius registration.
COVID-19 Policy and Procedures. HCSI will be following HUD and CDC policies and recommendations on preventing the spread of infectious diseases within the emergency shelter to ensure the safety of White Flag guests, volunteers, and HCSI staff. Read more about our policy and procedures HERE.
When We're OpenSEASON: November 15th 2021 - April 15th 2022
TEMPERATURE: 35 degrees and below for four or more consecutive hours between 7PM and 7AM DECISION: By 12:00 PM each day VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHITE FLAG HOTLINE: 812-913-5278 |
Where We're Located
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The Coalition's Impact
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2019-20 Season
Open 46 nights Sheltered 112 unduplicated guests Totaling 461 Visits Supported by 125 Volunteers |
Overall (4 Seasons)
Open 214 nights Sheltered 283 unduplicated guests Totaling 1940 visits Supported by 200+ Volunteers |
Our Shelter Partners
Salvation Army - Facility
Center for Women & Families - Facility
Re:Center Ministries - Free Transportation For Guests
St. Mark's United Church of Christ - 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
8th Street Pizza - Meal Donation
Bob Evans - Meal Donation
The Dock - Meal Donation
Fistful of Tacos - Meal Donation
Marco's Pizza - Meal Donation
Mark's Feed Store - Meal Donation
Rally's - Meal Donation
Sam's Tavern - Meal Donation
Wendy's - Meal Donation
Center for Women & Families - Facility
Re:Center Ministries - Free Transportation For Guests
St. Mark's United Church of Christ - 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
8th Street Pizza - Meal Donation
Bob Evans - Meal Donation
The Dock - Meal Donation
Fistful of Tacos - Meal Donation
Marco's Pizza - Meal Donation
Mark's Feed Store - Meal Donation
Rally's - Meal Donation
Sam's Tavern - Meal Donation
Wendy's - Meal Donation
Thank you to our 2019-2020 White Flag Volunteer Teams!
- Central Christian -
- Indiana University Southeast -
- Lifespring Health Systems -
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help -
- Sacred Heart -
- St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities -
- St. Mark's United Church of Christ -
- St. Mary's -
- Indiana University Southeast -
- Lifespring Health Systems -
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help -
- Sacred Heart -
- St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities -
- St. Mark's United Church of Christ -
- St. Mary's -