City of Pharr and Vanguard Academy to Open Warming Shelter starting on WEDNESDAY, 12/21 at 6 pm

Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is partnering with Vanguard Academy to open a Warming Shelter ahead of the inclement winter weather forecasted for this week.

The warming shelter, located at the Zeke Martinez Gym at Rembrandt Early College High School (1200 E. Kelly Ave.) in Pharr will be open to residents from 6 pm to 8 am, Wednesday, Dec. 21st through Saturday, December 24th. 

“Temperatures are expected to drop and we want everyone to remain safe, healthy, and warm,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We encourage anyone needing shelter to please make their way to the Zeke Martinez Gym at Rembrandt Early College High School to seek refuge during the evenings,” he added.

The warming shelter is open to anyone. Residents are asked to bring their own necessities such as blankets, pillows, medications, identification, toiletry items, and snacks. NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED. For more information call Pharr City Hall at (956) 402-4000.

Media are invited to cover the event. 

ESPAÑOL
En conjunto con la ciudad de Pharr, Vanguard Academy Charter School abrirá un albergue temporal a partir del miércoles 21 de diciembre hasta el sábado 24 de diciembre.

Se les pide a los residentes que únicamente lleven artículos de primera necesidad, como cobijas, una almohada, medicamentos, una identificación, artículos de baño y refrigerios.
NO SE ADMITIRÁN MASCOTAS.

DETAILS
WHAT:  City of Pharr and Vanguard Academy to Open Warming Shelter
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 21st – Saturday, Dec. 24th from 6 pm to 8 am
WHERE: Zeke Martinez Gym at Rembrandt Early College High School (1200 E. Kelly Ave., Pharr, TX)