News Release, Calvert County Public Information Office

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Nov. 27, 2019 – Calvert County’s annual Safe Nights program providing winter shelter for the homeless is now open for the 2019-2020 season. 

Safe Nights provides winter protection for Calvert County’s homeless by offering shelter in a clean and safe environment. Host shelters provide a warm bed and breakfast, a bag lunch and dinner. Shelter hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days a week and the program is offered through March 29, 2020. 

To qualify, individuals must:

  • Be homeless
  • Show identification
  • Show proof of Calvert County residency
  • Be ambulatory and capable of self-care
  • Be older than 18, unless accompanied by a parent
  • Pass a background check
  • Sign the guest shelter agreement and agree to abide by its provisions

A one-time in-person registration is required each season. Walk-ins are not accepted. Call Safe Nights of Calvert County at 443-486-8670 or email calvertsafenights@gmail.com for more information.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov.


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