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White Flag

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 Open

SEASON: 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

WHITE FLAG HOTLINE: 812-913-5278

Where We're Located​
2020-2021

November  15 - January 10
​Springdale United Methodist Church
930 Springdale Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130


January 11 - April 15
​Hampton Inn, New Albany
411 W Spring St,
New Albany, IN 47150
How to get to Hampton Inn:
TARC Bus: 71 
Stop: (D) State & Elm
Guests can get a free ride to and from the shelter from TARC when they mention they are traveling to the White Flag shelter. ​

The Coalition's Impact

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

How You Can Help

Time
Give your time by working at our
​White Flag emergency shelter
Talent
Serve on a nonprofit board or offer pro-bono services
Treasure
Invest your dollars in important community issues

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
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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
Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana - P.O. Box 1871 - New Albany, IN | Office: (812) 913-5173 | White Flag Hotline: (812) 913-5278 | HCSI@soinhomeless.org