A homeless shelter is a place for homeless people to take refuge. Shelters provide safety and protection from exposure to the weather. These shelters also provide food, warmth, and the basic needs for any person.

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Old Brewery Mission, a homeless shelter in Montreal
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Peachtree-Pine homeless shelter, front facade on Peachtree Street

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