1015 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960 772-564-0202 www.iamthesource.org SLEEP SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY ON THE DIGNITY BUS® ® An Overnight Emergency Shelter on Wheels THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY $2 PER NIGHT
16 BEDS
OVERNIGHT SHELTER
• The Dignity Bus is available on a first-come, first-served
• Members who reserve a sleeping pod on the Dignity
• After arriving at the bus for check-in, members will
• Boarding begins at 9:00pm and ends at 10:00pm.
• Members can store their tagged and marked belongings
• Storage is also available for companion animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, paraphernalia, and food are not permitted
• Arriving intoxicated is strongly discouraged.
• If a member is under the influence, but not disorderly,
• Disorderly members will be asked to exit the bus.
• Members are required to follow these guidelines,
20 BEDS
TWO DIGNITY BUSES®
SHELTER GUIDELINES
first-served basis. Dignity Bus pay a $2 fee. will not be able leave and return. 10:00pm. belongings under the bus. permitted on the bus or around The Source facility. disorderly, they may board the bus. bus. guidelines, or they will be banned from using the Dignity Bus.
BUSES® SERVING VERO BEACH
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Become a Member
Through the intake process, members register and receive an ID card for The Source. The ID card is required to access services including the Dignity Bus.
2. Register
Members sign-up, in person, for the Dignity Bus beginning at 8:00am (first come first served). Registration is required.
3. Pay
The nightly fee for sleeping on the Dignity Bus is $2. A receipt is provided and needed to board the bus. Beds are available on a first come first served basis.
4. A Safe Place
The Source is open daily from 5:30pm – 9:00pm for members who are registered for the Dignity Bus.
Sleeping pods are comfortable, safe, secure and sanitary.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOARDING & EXITING THE DIGNITY BUS
Present your Receipt
Present your receipt at the time of boarding the bus.
Board the Dignity Bus
Boarding starts at 9pm and ends at 10pm
Tag your Bags
Personal property is tagged and placed in the storage area located under the bus.
Shoes
Shoes are stored on the shelves in the back of the bus.
Sleepwear
Members are to remain fully clothed while on the bus and while in sleeping pods.
Go to Sleep
Members can choose a sleeping pod; once settled the privacy curtain needs to be fully closed.
Exit
Prior to exiting the bus, members remove their linens, place them in a laundry bag and drop them off by the laundry room.
What is Allowed Cellphones and chargers are permitted on the bus.
What is NOT Allowed
Food, drinks, snacks and/or candy are not permitted on the bus.
The Dignity Bus® offers temporary sheter and is available for homeless members in our community. We ask all of our members to adhere to a few important guidelines in order to maintain the safety, security and comfort of everyone. We hope that our members enjoy their stay with us!
SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM
The Source opens, and registration begins for The Dignity Bus®. Registration is required daily and is available on a first come first served basis.
5:30 PM
The Source’s dining room is open and available; members can wait inside until check-in begins for the Dignity Bus®.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Members can check-in for the Dignity Bus® beginning at 9:00pm. Entry to the Dignity Bus® closes at 10:00pm and the bus will be closed for the night. Special provisions will be made to accommodate work schedules.
6:00 AM
Members wake up and their linens are bagged, removed from the bus, and placed in the laundry room.
8:00 AM
The Dignity Bus® and each sleeping pod is disinfected, and fresh linens are provided.
