Shelters in upstate SC and western NC open to aid the homeless as cold temperatures hit.

Shelters in Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina are opening to help the homeless due to cold temperatures. In Greenville County, shelters like Greenville Rescue Mission and Shepherd's Gate are providing accommodation when temperatures drop below 40 degrees. Asheville has issued a "Code Purple," offering more beds at shelters like ABCCM and Transformation Village. FEMA also offers lodging assistance through its TSA program, with a deadline to apply on February 6, 2025. Miracle Hill Ministries and Out of the Ashes are also aiding those in need.

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