Warm Room plans to open in South Lake Tahoe on Monday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Warm Room is set to open for the winter on Monday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m. The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) announced today they have secured 989 Third Street for their location this season and will open pending completion of a final City inspection.

During the winter, TCH provides overnight refuge from the elements at the Warm Room. The Warm Room provides a safe and warm environment for adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness.

The Warm Room is a safety net, providing reprieve for people in crisis. Guests find food and shelter at the Warm Room, where they also meet with social workers and case managers to connect to local resources, find employment, obtain long-term housing, and schedule appointments for medical and mental health services.

New this year, Warm Room staff are available year-round to perform outreach, case management and Coordinated Entry to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access and are quickly identified, assessed, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs.

"We appreciate the local community for supporting us in this 5th season of the Warm Room in South Lake Tahoe," said Dr. Marissa Muscat, TCH executive director. "Donations are welcomed to aid in the funding the Warm Room and year-round outreach and case management."

To donate, send checks made payable to “Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless” to PO Box 13514, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151. Donations are tax deductible. Tax ID: 47-4825924 501 (c) (3) Donations can also be made on their website at https://tahoehomeless.org.