ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With snow on the ground, it is officially cold enough for local wintertime warming shelters to open their doors to community members needing a safe place during the day.
Centers will be open around Washtenaw County at various times until March 31, 2024. No pre-registration is necessary.
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Available hours and days are subject to change depending on the hosting center.
Here is where you can find daytime warming centers:
| Location | When | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Delonis Center (Weekends only) | Nov. 13, 2023 - March 31, 2024 | 312 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor |
| First Baptist Church (Mondays-Fridays) | - Dec.18 - Dec. 29, 2023, - Feb. 5-16, 2024: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 517 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor |
| First Congregational Church (Mondays-Fridays) | Feb. 19 - March 1, 2024: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 608 E. Williams St., Ann Arbor |
| Journey of Faith (Mondays-Fridays) | - Dec. 4 - Dec. 15, 2023, - March 4 - 29, 2023: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 1900 Manchester Rd., Ann Arbor |
| St. Mary’s Student Parish (Mondays-Fridays) | Jan. 1 - Feb. 2, 2024: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 331 Thompson St., Ann Arbor |
| Ypsilanti Freighthouse (Mondays - Thursdays) | Nov. 13, 2023 - March 31, 2024: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. | 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti |
| Zion Lutheran Church (Mondays-Fridays) | Nov. 13 - Dec. 1, 2023: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 1501 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor |
Those experiencing homelessness who need overnight shelter should contact the Housing Access of Washtenaw County to get a referral to the overnight warming shelter at Delonis Center at 312 W. Huron St Nighttime shelter is available starting at 7 p.m. until March 31.
Learn more about local warming centers here.
Have questions? Check out this fact sheet on winter shelters.