In case you may have missed the announcement, we are sharing the news here as well. We are pleased to announce that the Nest La Porte emergency cold-weather shelter program will be extended through April 25th. Originally scheduled to close in late March, this extension was made possible through a collaborative partnership between our shelter, the Mayor’s Office of La Porte, and Center Township Trustee in response to this year’s particularly cold winter and chilly spring.
Since January, Nest La Porte has provided emergency overnight accommodations and hot meals to those in need. Working in cooperation with the Center Township Trustee, we’ve offered further support services and connections to much-needed resources for our guests throughout these challenging cold-weather months. The ongoing cold temperatures have created additional hardships for vulnerable community members, making this extension especially important.
In late March, Mayor Tom Dermody, Nest Executive Director Harrison Holtkamp, and Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski announced the decision to extend this vital program through April 25th on Facebook Live. This public announcement highlighted the collaborative nature of our work and our shared commitment to ensuring no one is left without shelter during these difficult conditions. The mayor’s office has been instrumental in facilitating this extension, demonstrating their dedication to addressing the needs of all community members.
The extended shelter program will continue to offer the same services that have been available since January – a warm, safe place to sleep, meals (dinner and breakfast), and access to critical support resources through our partners at the Center Township Trustee’s office. Our dedicated volunteers and staff remain committed to creating a welcoming environment for all who seek assistance. We could not have accomplished this effort without the generous support of the community and volunteers.
While we don’t know what next season will look like for this project, we are engaged in ongoing conversations with city officials about future possibilities. These discussions have been productive and reflect a shared understanding of the importance of the need for an emergency shelter. We remain committed to working alongside our partners to address the needs of vulnerable individuals in our communities, particularly during harsh weather conditions.
This extension demonstrates the power of community collaboration and the positive outcomes that can be achieved in La Porte when organizations and government entities work together toward a common goal. We are grateful for the continued support and trust placed in our organization to deliver these essential services.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our collaborative efforts to provide this essential service during these extended winter months. Your generosity and compassion make our work possible.
