HALO opens cold weather shelter as temperatures prepare to drop

SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury based shelter “HALO”, is no stranger to helping those in need. As the temperature prepares to drop below freezing, they increase their efforts, as their cold weather shelter prepares to open their doors.

HALO Ministries, which stands for Hope and Life Outreach, typically operates a women’s shelter, men’s shelter, and a women with children shelter for their full-time operations.

Celeste Savage is the CEO and executive director of HALO and explained the importance of the shelter before the winter season begins.

“Because of our facility being the size that it is, we are able to open up a cold weather shelter, which means those that are out in the encampment or whatever when it gets too cold, they can come in and walk in.” Said Savage.

The cold weather shelter operate overnight, from 6 pm to 7:30 am, and utilizes the extra space, and any remaining cots. Along with providing a place to sleep and warm up, they also offer a resource center and cafeteria space.

“We provide three meals a day. We have a laundry facility here. And so it will help them, one: be safe, two: not be cold, and three: they have a place to go.” Said Savage.

HALO has also prepared for the colder weather by stocking up on blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, and coats.

“So, you know, there’s no reason for anyone to have to be out in the cold if they want to come in.” Said Savage.

The cold weather shelter opens at 6 pm, starting on Thursday, Nov. 12th.