Emergency Freeze Plan Implemented For Those In Need

To combat life-threatening cold temperatures, the Outreach Center’s day shelter, The Well, will open its doors for “Freeze Plan” tonight and Sunday night, November 15th and 16th.  When temperatures are near freezing, the Outreach Center's Well shelter offers a safe haven for men and women with no other place to turn to escape the freezing cold.  Anyone needing a warm bed and a meal should arrive at the Well by 8 p.m. In the past, Freeze Plan nights have offered shelter to 20 - 50 persons on average.

During these times the Outreach Center appeals to the community for donations needed to generate safe comfortable warmth for people exposed to the harsh elements. Food items such as hot soup and gumbo, sandwich ingredients like bread, meats and cheeses as well as coffee and hot chocolate are needed to provide a warm meal. Donations of blankets, gloves, coats, pants, socks and long-lasting pocket hand warmers are also essential. Paper and plastic goods donations are also encouraged, such as paper towels, toilet paper, plates, cups and eating utensils. Cash gifts are needed as well to keep this vital service operating.

Deliveries can be made to the Outreach Center located at, 125 S. Buchanan St., between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After 5 p.m., any donations should be dropped off at The Well, located on the corner of Second and South Buchanan streets.

The Outreach Center helps more than 70 people a day through the Well, a day shelter for our neighbors in need. To make a donation or for more information, call 237-7618 or visit acadianaoutreach.org.

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Welcome to the Outreach Center

At the Outreach Center we meet people
struggling to regain their dignity everyday.
Their struggles are real, their needs are pressing
and their hope is limited.

They are the poor and the homeless. They are the physically, mentally or emotionally ill. They are unemployed. They are those without transportation, food, clothing, childcare, legal help or a network of support. They are without resources in a crisis.

They feel despair, apathy and a lack of hope.
They need you and me and us.
They need the Outreach Center.

Our Mission is helping to give people back their
God-given dignity by transforming lives to
reach their highest potential.

Restoring a shattered life takes time.
By parternering with us you can help transform lives
one at a time, day by day, piece by piece.

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