Open Arms Confirms Downtown Kentville Shelter Will Stay Put For Winter

Community outreach organization Open Arms confirmed it will keep its emergency shelter at its current downtown Kentville location through the upcoming winter season. Leadership quelled rumours of an impending relocation, stating the current site provides vital, walkable access to basic services.

Staff continue to operate regional outreach vans, transporting unhoused residents between Windsor, Kentville, and Digby. Organizers emphasized that maintaining the downtown site ensures vulnerable individuals can reach hot meals, warmth, and caseworkers without delay as temperatures drop.