ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s been a warm fall so far, but homeless shelters in the Rochester area are gearing up for a return to colder weather. Robert Williams, CEO of the Open Door Mission, spoke about how the shelter on Plymouth Avenue is gearing up to help people in need.
The Open Door Mission is open year-round, providing people with a place to sleep, food, clothes, and other essentials. During the days-long stretch of excessive heat and humidity in July, the shelter stepped up to provide shelter. Williams said the shelter’s next goal is to keep people safe from the cold…