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Press Release Santa Clara County - Cold Weather Advisory - Shelter hours

Four Homeless Deaths in Santa Clara County
During Extremely Cold Weather

Shelter hours expanded, donations for blankets and other cold weather relief items sought

Santa Clara County, CA. Four homeless individuals in Santa Clara County, all men in their 40s and 50s, have died during the extremely cold weather. Three of the individuals were living in San Jose, and one in Saratoga.

The National Weather Service predicts continued low temperatures and rain through the weekend. The County, including the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program and members of the County’s Medical
Volunteers for Disaster Response, is working with EHC LifeBuilders to reach the homeless population, the most at risk during this cold period. They are providing shelter location and hypothermia information, and encouraging those willing to relocate to seek one of the shelter locations. To support individuals who stay outside, blankets, disposable rain ponchos and socks will be provided.

EHC LifeBuilders extended its shelter operating hours through the weekend, and has extended its bed capacity.

SHELTER LOCATIONS:
San Jose – Boccardo Reception Center
2011 Little Orchard Street
First come, first served – Open all day through the weekend

Gilroy – National Guard Armory
8490 Wren Avenue
First come, first served beginning at 6 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. the following day
Note: Gilroy will be off-site at the Baptist church across the street (on Wren) on Saturday night.

Sunnyvale – former National Guard Armory
620 East Maude Avenue
First come, first served – Open all day through the weekend

For people needing shelter with a pet, the Sunnyvale location will also shelter their pets.

EHC LifeBuilders and Valley Homeless Healthcare Program are asking for donations of:
· Blankets
· Toiletries
· Towels
· Deodorant
· Socks
· Rain Ponchos
· Financial donations

Donors can take donations to Boccardo Reception Center at 2011 Little Orchard Street, San Jose.


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