01/24/2026
Emergency Shelter Update | January 24, 2026
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Our emergency shelters are working together and in constant communication to meet the needs of our community during this period of extreme cold and impending winter storm. While capacity fluctuates daily, shelters coordinate closely to adjust, problem-solve, and make space whenever possible so individuals and families can access safety.
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A few important notes for today:
• United Caring Services (UCS) and the Evansville Rescue Mission (ERM) continue to provide three hot meals per day, available to anyone.
• ERM's atrium is open with snacks and hot coffee.
• ERM's Center for Women & Children is currently at capacity and operates outside of the White Flag program to support the safety and stability of the women and children staying there.
• UCS's White Flag program normally doesn't allow for adults with children, but has made an exception during this storm. However, space for families is very limited.
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If you need immediate shelter, please go to UCS or ERM (our White Flag shelters) or reach out to the individual shelters listed below. Even those listed that are currently at capacity may get last-minute openings, so it never hurts to call.
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We plan to provide daily updates on shelter capacity.
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Thank you to our shelter teams and frontline staff who are showing up every day to ensure our community has access to warmth, food and care.