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Point-In-Time Count of New Bedford’s Homeless Underway
Point-In-Time Count of New Bedford’s Homeless Underway
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...
New Shelter Protocol
New Shelter Protocol
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...
New Homeless Shelter Opening
New Homeless Shelter Opening
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...
Pet of the Week: Shelby
Pet of the Week: Shelby
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?
Homeless Protest
Homeless Protest
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.
Weekend Storm Prep
Weekend Storm Prep
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...

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