Ferris Hill Baptist Church in Milton will open its cold weather shelter on Monday, December 8, and Tuesday, December 9. The shelter is at 6848 Chaffin St. It will accept guests from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Only service animals with proof of rabies vaccination are allowed. Late arrivals are allowed only if brought by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each day.
The shelter is run by volunteers and funded by donations. It opens when temperatures are expected to fall below 40 degrees, usually from November to March. The shelter serves people who are homeless or cannot heat their homes. Guests must be able to care for themselves and must not pose a risk to themselves or others. People under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or those who cannot walk without…..