Warming Centers

No Limits has been running a Warming Center this winter for the homeless, they have had standing room only and had to limit their guests to 10 at a time with COVID19. About 10 days ago Fairbanks Rescue Mission started Shelter in Place and no longer allowed evening dining for folks not staying at their shelter. At the request of the Fairbanks Housing and Homeless Coalition FRC and JP Jones Center agreed to start a temporary Warming Center staffed by Encampment Outreach, IAC, The Bridge and volunteers. Donations have come from the Fairbanks Community Food Bank, FNA Community Services, The Landing Church, Alpha House, Angels in Motion and many community members. Guests to the Warming Center at 2400 Rickert, enter a side door, are screened for illness and temperature is taken. Part of the screening is ensuring that they are homeless. If they have a place to stay we are asking them to go home and shelter in place. Our staff can be contacted by phone. All staff and volunteers are also screened at the beginning of their shift. We are using masks and gloves, hand washing, maintaining a distance of 6 feet and cleaning the building frequently. At the Warming Center we have phone charging, supplies like new socks, case management, peer support as well as food and dinner from 4-6pm. Guests are allowed to rest, have a cup of coffee and understand why services in Fairbanks have changed due to COVID19. Supplies may be donated at JP Jones Center front (north) entrance between 10-2pm Monday-Friday. Call me, Linda at 907-987-6045 to find out current needs or check the United Way. Our community is strong in times like these. Remember to be kind everyone is facing this storm.