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Wintertime warming shelters are now open in Washtenaw County, Michigan, to provide a safe place for community members during the day until March 31, 2024. The shelters, such as Delonis Center, First Baptist Church, First Congregational Church, and others, have varying operating hours and days, subject to change based on the hosting center. Overnight shelter is also available at the Delonis Center for those experiencing homelessness, and they should contact Housing Access of Washtenaw County for a referral.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Wintertime Warming Shelters Now Open
As snow descends on Ann Arbor, local warming shelters have begun welcoming community members seeking a safe daytime refuge. Warming centers will operate throughout Washtenaw County until March 31, 2024, with no pre-registration required.
Hours and days of service may vary by location. Below are the details of 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 |
For those experiencing homelessness needing overnight shelter, please reach out to Housing Access of Washtenaw County for referral to the overnight warming shelter at Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron St. Nighttime shelter is accessible from 7 p.m. until March 31.
Learn more about local warming centers here. For additional information or queries, check out this fact sheet on winter shelters.
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