The municipality is taking protection measures for the homeless in Athens in view of the upcoming wave of bad weather. According to a relevant announcement, from today at 6 in the morning and for as long as needed, it opens places where the homeless can be accommodated, warmed up, have meals and be protected, while doing the RapidTest for the Covid-19.
More specifically, on a 24-hour basis, the Dormitory of the Multipurpose Center opens (Acharnon 3), where in its modern facilities the homeless can find a warm bed at night and stay all day. Also the Cultural Center of Grava and the Indoor Basketball Court - Rouf where also all those in need, can find a clean heated area with meals and blankets. At the same time, the teams of "Street Work" will be on the streets of the city around the clock, to offer help to those in need.
According to the announcement, the call center of the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens (24-210) is also in 5246515-hour operation to receive telephone reports from citizens about places where homeless people need help. References for places where they are homeless can also be made to the four-digit contact number of the Municipality of Athens 1595 and to 210 5277000.
Source: RES-EAP