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The Warming Center is Ready for Guests

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Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announce the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center, located at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona, for the upcoming winter season. The center, which will be operated by the Department of Social Services (DSS), can provide shelter for up to 75 homeless single adults.

“This Warming Center remains a critical resource in protecting our most vulnerable residents from the harsh conditions of winter,” said County Executive Ed Day. “I am incredibly proud of the collective efforts that make this possible, and I commend our dedicated team for their unwavering commitment to the well-being of those in need.”

Guests at the Warming Center will have access to not only a warm, safe place to rest but also essential services such as showers and laundry facilities. In addition, staff will be on-site to assist individuals with benefits and referrals to other support programs.

Starting in November 2024, the Warming Center will operate during nighttime hours when the wind chill drops below 35°F. Beginning December 1, 2024, the center will be open every night, with daytime operations triggered only if the wind chill again falls below 35°F. This schedule will continue through March, then during the month of April,  the center will revert to night-only operations under the same temperature criteria.

Transportation to the Warming Center will be provided from the following locations:

  • Nyack: 7:00 p.m. at Broadway and Burd Street, in front of the First Reformed Church of Nyack.
  • Haverstraw: 7:30 p.m. from the Commuter Parking Lot across from Village Hall.
  • Spring Valley: 5:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. at the Spring Valley Bus and Train Station.
  • Pomona: 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Building L Bus Shelter on the Health Center campus.

For more information, please contact the Rockland County Department of Social Services at (845) 364-2332 or 845-608-6670.

Additionally, the Department of Social Services will continue to operate the long-standing Emergency Family Shelter, providing services for children and families in need.

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Rockland Conservation & Service Corps Summer 2025 Applications Are Now Available

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Join us for an exciting PAID environmental conservation experience right here in Rockland County!
🔨 What You’ll Do: Spend your summer contributing to an environmental conservation project with a local organization. Gain hands-on experience, receive comprehensive training across diverse topics, and discover even more opportunities to make a difference!
Program Details:
📆 Duration: End of May – Mid-August (35-40 hrs/week)
💵 Living Stipend: $3,500
🎓 Education Award: $1,565.08 upon successful completion
📌 Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 7, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills, make an impact, and be part of a dynamic team working to protect and preserve our environment. 🌱
Find the application link in our bio!

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January Is National Stalking Awareness Month

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An estimated 13.5 million people are stalked in a one-year period in the United States, according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)

Stalking can take many forms, including unwanted contact, monitoring, following, and persistent harassment, online or offline. Most individuals are stalked by someone they know. 1 in 3 Women, 1 in 6 men experience stalking in their lifetimes.

Stalkers use many tactics, including:
– Making unwanted phone calls.
– Approaching the victim or showing up in places when the victim does not want them to.
– Following and watching the victim.
– Sending unwanted texts, photos, emails, and messages through social media.
– Sending unwanted gifts.
– Using technology to monitor, track, and/or spy on the victim

If you or someone you know is being stalked, report it to your local law police department. You can also use the contacts below for more information and resources.
– You can report anonymously by using the “Rockland Co DA” app or text “RocklandDA” to 847411
– Victim Connect: 1-855-4VICTIM(1-855-484-2846)
– National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 En Español
– The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 

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