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​Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition


​Code Blue is NOT active at this time.
Due to the pandemic affecting our global, national, and local community, the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition has decided to end the season early for our Code Blue Warming Centers.  We believe that this is in the best interest of our volunteers and our overnight guests in light of the guidance we are receiving from Public Health officials.
 
We want to thank our volunteers for giving of their time, sharing their talents, and providing compassionate care to our guests. We also want to thank our donors and community partners for their support.
 
In the meantime, please stay healthy and safe!
 
In Service,
Rob Weinstein, Ed.D., President, M25 Initiative
Denise Arrigo, M25 Secretary & Code Blue Coalition Chair




​Code Blue Hotline: 1-888-410-3973
Click Here for the Official Weather Forecast for Code Blue
​On the evening of December 9th, 2013, Mr. Hanshaw, a homeless man, suffocated to death becoming trapped in the Salvation Army Clothing Drop while looking for warm clothing and shelter from the cold...

​We resolved to never let this happen again!

The Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition was created to provide "Warming Centers" as a way for homeless persons in the community to find shelter from frigid overnight temperatures during the cold winter months. Code Blue is a grassroots movement of churches and community members responding to the needs of our homeless neighbors.

Code Blue is funded by community contributions made to the M25 Initiative (501c3). 

A "Code Blue" is initiated by the Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management when temperatures are 32 degrees with precipitation or 25 degrees without precipitation. Warming Centers are housed by host churches on a rotating basis from 6 PM to 6 AM. The Code Blue Season runs from November-April 15.

Note: While the County OEM may declare a Code Blue, volunteer Warming Centers may not be able to open with less than 54-hour notice due to logistical concerns.

Thank you to our 2019-2020 M25 Sponsors!


 HOUSING FIRST SPONSORS
OceanFirst Foundation
Inspira Health Network
Padgett Funeral Home
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M25 / Code Blue - 5th Annual Breakfast Sponsors
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COMMUNITY PARTNER
Whibco

​COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
Testa, Heck, Testa, and White 
S. Coraluzzo and Torrissi Transport
Merighi's Savoy Inn

COMMUNITY FRIEND
Wilmington University
Michael and Frances Capizola
Bethany Grace Community Church
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​M25 5th Annual Sock Hop Sponsors

COMMUNITY PARTNER
S. Coraluzzo and Torrissi Transport
Century Savings Bank

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
West Park UMC Women
Manders, Merighi, Portadin, Farrell
Bob Novick Auto Mall
Woodruff Energy
Inspira Health Network
Overdevest Nurseries

COMMUNITY FRIEND
Frances Capizola
Bethany Grace Community Church
Bay Atlantic Federal Credit Union
DunRIte Sand & Gravel


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