Programs
Community House
IFC SECU Community House is a 24-hour shelter for men experiencing homelessness. In keeping with IFC’s belief that everyone deserves dignified and affordable housing, we provide a safe, temporary home until residents obtain permanent housing. We assist residents in connecting to appropriate community resources for finding housing as soon as possible, as well as other resources. In partnership with Piedmont Health, we offer healthcare to residents.
COLD WEATHER OVERNIGHT STAYS
In addition to regular bed space throughout the year, during cold weather season (November 1st through March 31st), IFC provides as much additional temporary overnight shelter as our buildings may safely accommodate (17 men at Community House and 3 single women at HomeStart).
Individuals seeking cold weather shelter may access a spot by calling IFC's main number at (919) 929-6380 .
Press x3000 for Community House shelter for men (or x4000 for HomeStart shelter for women and families).
Staff will answer and add folks to the list beginning at 11am daily.
Cold weather guests should arrive between 6pm and 8pm and depart in the morning by 8am. You provide your own transportation and can use Chapel Hill Transit.
Please eat dinner before arriving (served at IFC Commons 110 W Main Street, Carrboro 5:15p-6:00p). Continental breakfast will be provided at the shelter in the mornings.
In the morning, guests can tell staff if they are returning that evening and keep cold weather bed as long as they show up every night. If you miss a night, you will need to call the shelter to get back on the cold weather shelter list.
If you are experiencing homelessness and need information about admission to Community House, please call the Orange County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655.
To speak to the Community House staff person on duty, call 919.929.6380 x3000.
2018 Good Neighbor Plan Updates
September 21, 2018: http://www.ifcweb.org/features/community-house-update-september-21-2018
August 8, 2018: http://www.ifcweb.org/features/community-house-update-august-2018
May 23, 2018: http://www.ifcweb.org/features/community-house-update