BEAVER FALLS, PA (DECEMBER 16, 2022) – The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) – a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County – has coordinated with community partners to provide warming centers this winter for those experiencing homelessness or housing-related crisis in Beaver County. Warming centers provide relief from inclement and potentially dangerous winter weather, including extreme cold and wind chill. Those who turn to TCBC for warming center service can also access basic needs and housing resources that are part of the organization’s regular, year-round programming.
Local Warming Center Locations and Hours of Operation:
The Cornerstone of Beaver County
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
600 6th Street, Beaver Falls
New Brighton Municipal Building
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
610 3rd Avenue, New Brighton
Rochester Free Methodist Church
Call ahead 724-774-5304
480 Jefferson Street, Rochester
TRAILS Ministries
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1217 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls
Uncommon Grounds
Tuesday-Thursday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
724-375-6141
380 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa, PA
TCBC’s website — CornerstoneBeaver.org — contains a resources page that provides the warming center information and a list of community organizations offering meals, groceries, clothing, and other assistance.
“There’s never a safe time to be homeless, but winter poses additional risk for sickness, injury, or even death for those living outside in the elements, in cars, in tents, or in abandoned buildings,” said TCBC Executive Director Marie Timpano.
Timpano continued, “We’re grateful for the chance to collaborate with community partners to offer warming centers that will help keep those who are homeless out of harm’s way this winter. And with our 24-hour men’s emergency shelter opening in the spring, we are thrilled to confidently say that this will be the last winter without a men’s shelter in Beaver County.”
TCBC works to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County by providing and coordinating emergency shelter, permanent housing, basic needs, and resources.
In early 2021, TCBC was selected by The Community Development Program (CDP) of Beaver County to receive funding to acquire, rehabilitate, and operate a 24-hour men’s emergency shelter on behalf of the County. Funding has since been secured to complete the rehabilitation and construction is in the final phase. The shelter doors are expected to officially open in the spring of 2023.
For more information about TCBC’s emergency and permanent housing programs as well as utilities and basic needs assistance, visit CornerstoneBeaver.org or call 724-846-6400.