JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City Rescue Mission will increase its overnight capacity as well as extend its hours to those in need of shelter due to high temperatures in Jacksonville
The mission says the capacity increase will remain in place if the temperature is above 95 degrees.
“We will not turn anyone away. We want to make sure that those without a home have cool shelter and a hot meal.” says Paul Stasi, CRM Executive Director.
Guests seeking safe shelter may check in to City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn located at 234 W. State Street in Jacksonville on July 1, July 2 and any additional days the temperature will be 95 degrees or hotter at 11 a.m.
All guests will receive a hot meal and will be offered access to showers and clean clothing.
City Rescue Mission is a non-profit, faith-based organization in downtown Jacksonville that has provided help to those experiencing homelessness and addiction in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for 77 years.
Visit CRMjax.org for more information.
