New 50 bed shelter on Park Street in Charlottetown to open Friday night

A new 50 bed shelter will open its doors Friday night on Park Street in Charlottetown. The first 25 beds at Park Street Emergency Shelter will open Friday at 8 p.m. providing overnight shelter to people experiencing homelessness.  The next 25 beds will open on December 16. The shelter offers laundry facilities, storage, showers, breakfast options and access to transportation.  To book a bed at Park Street Emergency Shelter or other emergency shelters in PEI, contact the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722. Beds can be booked for up to 30 days at one time.  Transportation will be provided each morning from the Park Street Emergency Shelter to the Community Outreach Centre to access services from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.  Storage for personal belongings will be provided to clients at the Park Street location overnight and during the day.