Unhoused Neighbors
YMCA Southcoast provides a safe space, a shower, a friendly conversation, and a community of hope a belonging to everyone who walks through our doors. This is what a truly connected community looks like.
Here to Assist Neighbors Facing Housing Insecurity
The branches below offer FREE showers, basic toiletries, heating and cooling stations, and more.
Available at these Locations:
Shower Hours & Location
Fall River YMCA
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 5am -7:30am
- Tuesday & Thursday: 5am-11:30am
Gleason Family YMCA
- Tuesday & Thursday: 7pm-8pm
New Bedford YMCA
- Tuesday & Thursday: 7am-8:30am
Help Us Stock the Fall River YMCA Purpose Locker
The Purpose Locker provides free toiletries and essentials for anyone in need in the Fall River community. Your donations help ensure this resource stays fully stocked throughout the year.
Items needed mostly right now:
- Hand warmers
- Travel size shampoo & conditioner
- Travel size body wash & soap
- Travel size deodorant
- Travel size lotion
- Travel size tissue & body wipes
- Socks (adult size)
- Underwear (new, packaged)
- Emergency foil blankets
- Foot and body powder (super important to keep feet dry)
Ship directly to the YMCA
New Bedford Connect
New Bedford Connect is a one-day community gathering designed to bring essential resources and caring volunteers together under one roof for individuals and families facing homelessness. Guests can access a wide range of direct support services at no cost.
- No fee to attend
- On-site offerings include health checks, haircuts, and clothing
- Transportation provided
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch served
- Please bring any form of ID (some services require identification)
Reach Out to Your Local Branch to Learn More About Support and Offerings
Your local branch staff is the best equipped to provide you with accurate, up-to-date information. Reach out by phone, email, or in person, and they’ll point you in the right direction and help with next steps.