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Bassett Park Shelter Location Now Open

Los Angeles, CA (November 30, 2016) – The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announces the immediate opening of Bassett Park due to cold and wet weather conditions. Bassett Park, located at 510 Vineland Avenue, La Puente, CA 91746, will remain open until December 8th and is accepting clients in need of shelter. Warm meals and pet accommodations are provided. Doors open at 6pm or, when rain occurs, will be open for a 24 hour period. Click here and here  for more information and transportation options available.

The following Winter Shelter Programs will also be open as of December 1, 2016:
  • BELL
  • EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
  • HIGHLAND PARK
  • LANCASTER
  • SANTA CLARITA
  • SKID ROW
  • SOUTH LOS ANGELES
  • SYLMAR
  • WEST LOS ANGELES

Shelters in Lancaster and Santa Clarita opened November 24. Shelters in Pacoima, Long Beach, and Pomona will open later in December.  All Winter Shelter Programs will remain open until March 1, 2017. Please check LAHSA’s Winter Shelter Program webpage for shelter locations and transportation schedule. Please check the website often for updates regarding shelter opening dates. You can also call the winter shelter hotline at 1-800-548-6047 or call 211.

Winter shelters provide shelter, warmth, food and comfort to homeless individuals during the cold and wet weather season. In addition to temporary emergency shelter, each program location provides access to supportive services and housing assistance. More than 1,400 beds will be available during the 2016-2017 Winter Shelter Program season across the City and County of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority coordinates the Winter Shelter Program in partnership with the California National Guard, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles.

For media inquiries contact Tom Waldman at 

[email protected], O: 213-225-8491, C: 213-247-5726