Valleywide : Homeless Shelters Open for the Winter
In the wake of the season’s first major rainfall, officials have opened several shelters across the county where the homeless can spend the night warm and dry.
In the San Fernando Valley, the National Guard Armory at 17730 Victory Blvd. in Van Nuys will be open overnight from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. each day through Feb. 29, said Marlene Singer, a manager with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
More than 20 facilities across the county have been converted, including the National Guard Armory, 220 E. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale, she said.
Homeless people can get rides to the shelters from three pickup spots in the Valley: 7843 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, where they will be picked up every 45 minutes beginning at 5 p.m.; 8140 Sunland Blvd. in Sun Valley, starting at 5:40 p.m.; and 5648 Vineland Ave. in North Hollywood, starting at 6 p.m.
Those looking for rides may call (800) 548-6047 for a list of sites where they can catch a ride to a shelter.
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