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Welcome to New Day Columbia - Homeless Day Center and Emergency Warming/Cooling Shelter

New Day Columbia is a low-barrier homeless day center and overnight emergency warming/cooling center dedicated to meeting the immediate and long-term needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. We provide critical access to basic services, stabilizing supports, and community connections that help individuals move toward greater independence and housing stability.

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What We Do

New Day Columbia provides essential, life-sustaining services to support individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. We offer a welcoming environment with an emphasis on keeping people safe. New Day Columbia is a place where people get immediate needs met and connect to longer-term resources.

All services offered are rooted in dignity, respect, and practical support. These services remove barriers that prevent individuals from securing employment, housing, and health care.

Our Services Include:

Access to Facilities

Shower, laundry, and restroom facilities

Communications

Mail service, phone and internet access, and computer lab use

Secure Storage

Secure storage for personal belongings

Necessities

Hygiene items along with donated items such as hats, gloves, socks, and blankets

Referrals

Referrals for case management, social services assistance, housing, medical, and other health services

Employment Support

Job search and employment assistance
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Who We Serve

New Day Columbia serves adults who are experiencing homelessness.

Our guests include:

  • Individuals living unsheltered
  • People fleeing unsafe or unstable housing
  • Those working toward employment or housing but lacking resources
  • Individuals facing barriers due to prior convictions, disabilities, mental health concerns, or limited access to services.

We operate as a low-barrier program to ensure that those with the greatest need are able to receive support.

What Makes New Day Columbia Unique

New Day Columbia fills a critical need by providing daytime and non-residential services that are often unavailable elsewhere.

Our distinguishing features include:

  • Low-barrier access. We meet people where they are without unnecessary restrictions
  • Daytime services that support individuals when other facilities are closed
  • Strong partnerships with local agencies to maximize impact
  • Person-centered service delivery

This approach allows New Day Columbia to serve as both an immediate safety net and a pathway to long-term stability.

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Whether you are seeking help or looking to help others, there’s a place for you at New Day Columbia. Visit these pages to learn more:

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