WARM will re-open the building to clients on Monday, April 26.  Here’s what is important for you to know before you plan your next visit to our facility.

Safety measures will be implemented.

• Prior to coming to WARM, clients will be instructed to stay home and reschedule if they are not feeling well or are experiencing any COVID symptoms, or if they have been exposed or tested positive.
• Masks, hand sanitizing, and safe distancing will be practiced inside the building at all times. These measures have consistently been used to reduce the spread of the virus.
• Safety signs will be posted at the entrances and in key areas within the building. Safe distance floor markers will be placed in potential areas of congestion.

• Client visits are by appointment only scheduled by the Client Services team. 
• Clients will call the receptionist from their car (614-899-0196) when they arrive. They will be invited into the building to wait in either the main entrance or the Client Reception area.
• At this time, children or another adult cannot accompany clients, unless it is a professional that is required to be with them.
• Family Services Coordinators will escort clients to and from the main entrance.
• When finished with the meeting, clients will pick up their ONLINE Choice Market order in the parking lot. No shopping will take place in the building.

Once the governor lifts further restrictions, we will open the building to groups and others who are not clients. Individual meetings with staff members will continue to take place by appointment.

If you have questions regarding this policy, please feel free to contact us at 614-899-0196.
 

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected everyone in our community in many ways, including life and vitality. The FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines for Emergency Authorization Use (EAU) has given public officials confidence that they are safe and effective, which provides some hope for many people that their lives can return to something resembling what it was prior to the pandemic.

Since WARM serves many families, including a significant number of those over 65 who are at increased risk of dying or being severely affected by a COVID-19 infection, WARM has a moral obligation to help government officials raise awareness and provide the public with information about the vaccines and vaccination schedules. To that end, WARM will distribute information about the vaccines, vaccination phases, vaccine sites, and other related information from credible sources, such as the FDA, Centers for Disease Control, Ohio Department of Health, and the office of the
Governor of the State of Ohio. WARM will distribute the content in printed form to clients as they pick up food at WARM and may post information on our website or social media channels, as appropriate. Any questions will be directed to public authorities and healthcare providers as WARM staff and volunteers are not equipped to share information about all the nuances of the vaccines and
COVID-19.

In WARM's view, there is nothing more important than the well-being of our community. The partnerships, collaborative work, and concern of so many have help in countless ways as we've navigatd the COVID pandemic, helping others through difficult circumstances. 

Looking ahead, we're taking bold steps to help even more people.

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