DETROIT – During these dangerously cold temperatures, there’s a coordinated effort in Detroit to get people off the streets and into shelters.
Zachary Betthauser with Cass Community Social Services said they have outreach teams circling the city looking for people needing shelter.
The volunteers also pass out goods like hand warmers, blankets, and coats.
“We want to make sure they are staying as safe as possible if they refuse to come in,” said Betthauser.
In addition to the shelters offered by nonprofits and other organizations, the city of Detroit has opened a temporary warming shelter at the Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center.
“That alleviates some of the strain on our already established shelters and allows us to engage with more folks and get them inside,” Betthauser said.
If you see someone on the street and would like an outreach team to check on them and offer shelter services, you can call Cass Community Mobile Outreach at 313-424-2202.
The hours of operation are Sunday, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m., Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
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