Project NOW’s emergency overnight shelter, the “Lift NOW Center” will remain open 24 hours—for the next two days–starting tomorrow. The forecast for frigid weather was the deciding factor to keep the doors open beyond the regular evening hours for tonight and Monday (Jan. 19^th & 20^th).

The Rock Island County Board has made a financial commitment which will allow Project NOW to keep its doors open 24 hours for the next two days.  According to Chairman Richard Brunk the board would also fund the Center during other colds snaps.  The “Lift NOW Center” opened last night.  There are 37 beds available for unhoused individuals and families to sleep.  The regular winter hours are daily from 9 pm to 7 am.  The shelter will run until April 15, 2025.

Project NOW is partnering with Christian Care who will provide breakfasts and showers.  On any given night, the Quad-Cities has around 500 unhoused individuals.

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