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Homeless Leadership Alliance Activates Cold Night Shelters

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The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas County has activated cold night shelters due to an impending cold front, with the National Weather Service predicting 'feels like' temperatures to drop to 40 degrees or below. These shelters will be open from 6 p. m. to 6 a. m.

, providing a safe space for those in need. Key locations include Northwest Church, Salvation Army, WestCare Turning Point, and Unitarian Universalist Church, all offering warmth and meals. This initiative emphasizes the community's response to homelessness, particularly during severe weather, and encourages local engagement and awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by vulnerable populations.

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