Boise Rescue Mission provides shelter and relief as city braces for near-record heat wave
Publish date: 2024-06-14
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — This weekend is expected to be near-record seating temperatures, with Sunday soaring to 107 degrees. The Boise Rescue Mission is offering solutions to help keep everyone cool this weekend.
Rev. Bill Roscoe says each of the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries' emergency shelters has developed a plan to provide emergency day shelter on hot days through the summer, and anyone, homeless or not, can come inside for safety, a good meal, a cool drink of water and a secure place to rest for the night.
In Boise:
- River of Life Men's Shelter at 575 S. 13th St. Men, women, and children are welcome in the shelter throughout the day when temperatures reach 95 degrees. Cold water and sunscreen are available.
- City Light for Women and Children at 1404 W. Jefferson St. Women and children are welcome to enter when temperatures reach 90 degrees by noon. Check-in times are noon, 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Cold water, sack lunches, and sunscreen are available.
In Nampa:
- Valley Women and Children's Shelter - 869 W. Corporate Ln. - Women and children are welcome to enter when temperatures reach 90 degrees by noon. Check-in times are noon, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Cold water, sack lunches and sunscreen are available to guests when they check in.
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