City of Jackson Emergency Shelter Plan for Freezing Weather Days
In preparation for the upcoming freezing weather days from 4 p.m. on January 14, 2024 to 9 a.m. on January 17, 2024, the following plan has been devised to provide emergency shelter for homeless men, women and children seeking aid.
Emergency Shelter Location for Homeless Men
• Carl Perkins Civic Center (400 S. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN)
• The Room in the Inn program will take place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center
• The Carl Perkins Civic Center will be closed to the public during this time.
Emergency Shelter Location for Homeless Women and Children
• First United Methodist Church Mission Center (200 S. Church St. Jackson, TN)
Supplies
Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will provide cots and blankets, with an estimated maximum capacity of 40 for Carl Perkins Civic Center and 30 for FUMC Mission Center. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided by RIFA with coordinated efforts with Area Relief Ministries (ARM), FUMC, and other area churches.
Material and Monetary Donations
The community is encouraged to donate the following items:
• Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at RIFA (133 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN)
• Toiletries, t-shirts, sweat pants, socks, and coats can be dropped off at the respective facilities (men’s items at Carl Perkins Civic Center and women’s items at FUMC Mission Center)
• Monetary donations will be accepted at Hope and Healing Foundation for this and future
emergency response needs. Contact Vicki Lake.
Outreach Efforts
Area Relief Ministries and Tennessee Homeless Solutions will conduct outreach initiatives at encampments throughout Jackson and will instruct those who seek shelter to be ready for pick up at 3
p.m. on January 14, 2024. The Jackson Police Department will transport those who seek shelter at facilities if requested or if encountered.
Animals
Service animals are permitted to accompany those who seek shelter.
A special thank you to our partners Area Relief Ministries, First United Methodist Church, Jackson Madison County Regional Health Department, Jackson Police Department, Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, RIFA, Madison County Sherriff’s Office, Tennessee Homeless Solutions, West Tennessee COC, and West Tennessee Healthcare.
