_____________________________________________________________________________     Now Open: Winter Shelter for Transitional Age Youth (ages 18-24)   Los Angeles, CA (December 09, 2016) - The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announces that the Winter Shelter operated by Home at Last, with SSG HOPICS, is now open and located at 2514 W. Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008. This shelter is reserved for TAY (transitional age youth 18-24).  The following Winter Shelter Programs are also open: BELL EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HIGHLAND PARK LANCASTER SANTA CLARITA SKID ROW SOUTH LOS ANGELES  SYLMAR WEST LOS ANGELES All Winter Shelter Programs will remain open until March 1, 2017. Please check LAHSA's Winter Shelter Program webpage for shelter locations and transportation schedule. Please check the website often for updates regarding shelter opening dates. You can also call the winter shelter hotline at 1-800-548-6047 or call 211.    Winter shelters provide shelter, warmth, food and comfort to homeless individuals during the cold and wet weather season. In addition to temporary emergency shelter, each program location provides access to supportive services and housing assistance. More than 1,400 beds will be available during the 2016-2017 Winter Shelter Program season across the City and County of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority coordinates the Winter Shelter Program in partnership with the California National Guard, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles. For programming questions please contact Raquel Ziegler, the Crisis Housing Coordinator, at 213-225-8489   For media inquiries contact Tom Waldman at  [email protected], O: 213-225-8491, C: 213-247-5726