As COVID positivity rates continue to rise, the Beth-El Center is shifting its 24/7 shelter operations to motels to provide safe, independent shelter for families, individuals and veterans experiencing homelessness. The Milford location at 90 New Haven Ave. will only be open for food program and administrative purposes through March 15.
Beth-El Center said in a release that services are still functioning at full capacity. All shelter residents have been moved from to motel rooms to eliminate the congregate setting and to achieve optimal health and safety for everyone. All food programs, including the daily meal distribution, will remain in place until further notice.
“The move to motels is an additional step in our ongoing work to maintain services while allowing for adequate physical distancing and keeping our residents and staff safe while we navigate the pandemic during these cold winter months,” said Jenn Paradis, Beth-El Center’s executive director. “After some reconfiguring and changes, we’re still fully operational to assist the most vulnerable in our community during this time of crisis. We are so very appreciative of our community supporters and we want to ensure all that we’re prepared and ready to celebrate the holidays with our residents.”
As an extra precaution, the Beth-El Center will not be accepting donations until after the Christmas holiday when the administrative staff returns. For more information, call 203-876-0747 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday or leave a message in the general mailbox. E-mail info@bethelmilford.org for an immediate response.