Richmond changes process for opening CARITAS Surge Shelter after low temperatures on Saturday

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After the Richmond area saw lower temperatures on Saturday than were expected, and the new CARITAS Surge Shelter remained closed, the process to open the shelter has changed to allow for possible forecast changes.

Not to be confused with the CARITAS shelter, Richmond’s Inclement Weather Shelter, located on Chamberlayne Avenue and operated by the Salvation Army, is the primary shelter in the city for those experiencing homelessness.

The Inclement Weather Shelter opens each night from Nov. 15 to April 15…

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