WEATHER ALERT
Warming centers offer refuge amid polar vortex in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Warming centers offer refuge amid polar vortex in Metro DetroitCold weather has set in in Metro Detroit, and the Pop Francis Center is working around the clock to get people off the streets and into their emergency shelter.
Detroit opens warming centers for those who need a safe place as temperatures plummet
Read full article: Detroit opens warming centers for those who need a safe place as temperatures plummetThe City of Detroit has four warming centers, in conjunction with two nonprofit homeless service providers, open until March 31.
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Warming centers open around Metro Detroit ahead of dangerously cold temperatures
Read full article: Warming centers open around Metro Detroit ahead of dangerously cold temperaturesDangerously cold temperatures are expected in Metro Detroit. (WDIV)Warming centers are opening around Metro Detroit as a stretch of dangerously cold temperatures is expected. Detroit announced that due to COVID-19 restrictions and staff shortages, there will not be as many warming centers available to assist those in need as in the past. Here are some warming centers open in Wayne County:Cass Community Social Services -- 1534 Webb, Detroit 48206 -- 313-883-2277 Facilities for: Families and single womenDetroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House 3 -- 12900 W. Chicago, Detroit 48227 -- 313-331-8990 Facilities for: Families and single womenDetroit Rescue Mission Ministries Third Street -- 3535 Third Ave, Detroit 48201 -- 313-993-6703 Facilities for: Single Men onlyThe three facilities above will operate daily during the cold weather months, including holidays. During extreme cold, services will be extended to include daytime hours.