To help those in need find a warm place to spend the day, warming centers are open across the state, including at the Thurman Adams State Service Center in Georgetown.
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The aftermath of a Sunday storm left the boardwalk empty Monday morning. Snow covered the sand, and birds huddled together for warmth. Bitter cold temperatures and intense winds followed the storm.
Tharros tent village has closed for the season, moving dozens of homeless people into Code Purple’s winter shelters at two local churches as demand rises with colder weather.
As of Dec. 1, all Code Purple shelters are open to provide emergency nighttime housing through March 15.
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- The Code Purple program for homeless men and women starts up again on Dec. 1, with the need for shelter and food increasing.
Tuesday night, Code Purple volunteers met at the St. Jude of the Apostle Church in Lewes for training on the work they will do in the upcoming winter months.
In a 3-2 vote, the Sussex County Council granted Tharros Village a conditional land use permit to officially re-open in the coming weeks.
Tharros Village will be located at the old Troop 7 lot in Lewes next to the salt barn, right off of Route 1.
Lou Hernandez, Director of Higher Ground Outreach, says he's safely provided shelter to 12-13 people. However, once his status expires, he wonders what the next steps are to keep people safe in this weather.
A local non profit was granted overnight emergency shelter to house a few homeless people during freezing temperatures.