LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Sunrise Special Services Foundation announced that it is opening an emergency warming shelter.

The shelter will be located at 1111 Whalen Drive in Lakeport, the site of the former juvenile hall that was operated until last summer as a shelter.

At its Jan. 24 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a $153,600 contract with the Sunrise Special Services Foundation to run the warming shelter for three months.

Annie Barnes, the grant’s administrator and the founder of Sunrise Special Services Foundation, told Lake County News that Yvonne Cox is the shelter’s on-site director.

The foundation said the warming shelter is a 35-bed adult congregate shelter, designed to provide warm and safe shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Lake County.

The hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., seven days a week.

The shelter is scheduled to officially open its doors on Feb. 14 and will host an opening ceremony from 10 a.m. and noon. The event will be a celebration of the new shelter and an opportunity to learn more about the foundation’s mission and the services it will offer.

The foundation said the shelter will offer a range of essential services to help people get back on their feet.

It will provide a warm and welcoming space for people in need of shelter, offering access to basic necessities such as dinner, shower, bed, breakfast and bag lunch.

The foundation said the shelter’s dedicated staff will provide supportive and compassionate care for each individual who enters the doors.

They are currently hiring for several positions, and are seeking people who are passionate about helping others and who want to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

In addition, they are seeking community volunteers and partners who are interested in supporting their mission.

For more information on job opportunities and how to apply, or general information about the shelter, visit the foundation's website or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For donations, volunteer positions and questions please contact Yvonne Cox at 707-349-5022.