Wiktionary
n. 1 A building set up to provide for the needs of homeless people; often including shelter, food, sanitation and other forms of support. 2 A sanctuary for the temporary housing of domesticated animals without a home.
Wikipedia
Homeless shelters are a type of homeless service agency which provide temporary residence for homeless individuals and families. Shelters exist to provide clients with safety and protection from exposure to the weather while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact on the community. They are similar to, but distinguishable from, various types of emergency shelters, which are typically operated for specific circumstances and populations - fleeing natural disasters or abusive social circumstances. Extreme weather conditions create problems similar to disaster management scenarios, and are handled with warming centers, which typically operate for short durations during adverse weather.
Usage examples of "homeless shelter".
He'd been loitering, waiting for them to leave before going into the homeless shelter across the street, not wanting to be noticed—.
She still had a few things to unpack, and groceries to order, and that afternoon she wanted to go by the homeless shelter.
Maybe even this homeless shelter is a dangerous idea, maybe even the street.
To get to the square he'd have to pass the Witch's homeless shelter.
Before that, Detroit, Michigan, where I worked in a homeless shelter, making soup and running AA meetings.
He saw her supervising the food distribution at the homeless shelter in the Newport section last week.
A homeless shelter and a children's school sideby side - an interesting yet working combo.
He'd been loitering, waiting for them to leave before going into the homeless shelter across the street, not wanting to be noticed—.