shelter

DATMA's 2022 theme will reflect how New Bedford has sheltered and protected its community throughout its history.

There are many needs that must be filled to call that house a home.

An estimated 60 people live without any kind of shelter in Greater New Bedford. Help keep them safe and warm this winter.

Reading to the dogs helps children with reading, brings comfort to and reduce the anxiety of shelter pets, and it nurtures empathy in children.

Here are some local spots you can head to for shelter if you are currently without power or heat.

Fairhaven residents impacted by the forthcoming blizzard can utilize the Hastings Middle School as an emergency shelter beginning at 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Guests can start arriving at 6 p.m. with an 8:45 p.m. cutoff time.

The emergency overflow shelter at the Sister Rose House in New Bedford will be opening tonight to shield people from the elements.

With the temperature expected to dip into the low 20s with even colder wind chills, the emergency overflow shelter at the Sister Rose House in New Bedford will be opening tonight.

Today begins New Bedford's annual Point-in-Time Count to identify the number of homeless individuals in the city. Pat Sullivan, Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development for the city, tells WBSM News that about 45 volunteers, assisted by New Bedford Police, will spend 24 hours counting the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless in the city...