On the coldest nights of the year, while many of us snuggle up in the comfort of our homes with a hot cocoa hoping to glance outside and see snowfall, some of our neighbors are searching desperately for ways to keep themselves and their loved ones warm as they brace for frigid temperatures.
This winter, Durham will nearly quadruple the number of beds available for people on “white flag” nights, which occur when temperatures are forecast to be at or below 32 degrees, or 35 degrees with rain or snow.
At the same time, local organizations are collaborating on a new initiative this winter called 100 Days of Warmth, a campaign to raise awareness about white flag shelters and raise funds to expand shelter capacity and other homelessness services further…