CODE19 Shelter at ECC Flickinger Providing People Experiencing Homelessness a Safe Place To Stay
If you or someone you know is experiencing Homelessness in WNY The Code-19 Shelter at ECC Flickinger Center at 21 Oak Street, Buffalo is open 24/7 through the COVID-19 crisis to anyone who needs a safe place to stay. The center serves WNY Code 19 and Code Blue21 emergencies at the Oak street location. Dial 211 or call 888-696-9211 for assistance. Eligibility is open to anyone in WNY who needs a safe place to stay.
The Intake Process is protocol to the current COVID-19 climate, you walk in and will be screened for symptoms of coronavirus or COVID-19 .
Currently Two Locations for CODE19 in the city Include:
- ECC Flickinger Athletic Center, 21 Oak Street, Buffalo
- *Holy Cross, 412 Niagara Street in Buffalo, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. during Code-19, serving *Men Only.
If you encounter individuals on the street or in need of a place to stay within this time frame, please direct them to the shelters. In addition, the NFTA has waived all fares during the crisis, so anyone in need of a ride to the shelter can currently get one by bus for free.
For Updated info go to 211wny.org