shelter

The City of New Bedford and Catholic Social Services are rolling out new protocols for sheltering those in need during extreme weather conditions. The Sister Rose and Sister Grace shelters operate regularly, sheltering men and women respectively...

How can you not smile looking at Ruggles' smiley face?!

Members of the media got a look at the finished Sister Rose House in New Bedford on Thursday. The dry men's homeless shelter named after Sister Rosellen Gallogly, is run by Catholic Social Services. Previously, the Sister Rose House was located in the downtown area, but Catholic Social Services CEO Arlene MacNamee says the new building at 73 Division St...

Meet Shelby, the 5-year-old Rat Terrier, is currently living at Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River. She's looking for a new family - are you looking for a new fur-child?

Around a dozen homeless individuals and homeless advocates gathered outside New Bedford City Hall Monday morning, despite near blizzard conditions, for a protest of the city's handling of the emergency overflow shelter.

The City of New Bedford has the final say, but organizers of the New Bedford Overflow Shelter for the Homeless tell WBSM News, they are gearing up to open sometime this weekend. Snow and strong winds are expected Saturday into Sunday here on the Southcoast...

Due to the cold temperatures forecast PAACA announced that they got approval from the city to open their shelter Wednesday night.

Phil and Kasey get a visit from Odie's Place founder Brian Harrington, comedian Christopher Swanson and Squeaky.

For many years the Reverend Russ Chamberlain was the personification of Mercy Meals and More and the work they do in the community.

Mercy Meals and More has activated their temporary shelter at 634 Purchase Street in New Bedford as the area deals with the frigid cold which followed the recent snowstorm.