THANKS to ALL of the support from the community, this volunteer opportunity is now CLOSED. If you would like to be included in future announcement about opportunities to partner with people in our community who are unhoused, please email: summer_starr@oppco.org.

Currently, the city is not taking donations in the form of clothing, prepared food, blankets, or other bedding materials at the Depot Market Square shelter. If you would like to drop off prepackaged snacks or handwarmers, please come to the front desk (the door facing Maple street) and tell the volunteer that your donation has been approved and should be placed on the front "goodies" table.

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The City has established a temporary warming site at Depot Market Square, located in the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue in downtown Bellingham.

Depot Market Square will be available as a warming site beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 9 and remain open 24/7 through Noon Tuesday, February 16. People experiencing homelessness may use this location to stay warm. COVID-19 precautions will be required, including masks and social distancing, while using the space.

With frigid weather followed by snow in the forecast, standing up this site is the right thing to do to provide an additional place for people living unsheltered to stay warm.