WEST MICHIGAN — Several buildings in West Michigan will act as warming centers for those wishing to escape the cold this week.
ALLEGAN COUNTY
People Helping People
925 56th Street, Pullman
Linking Center open for 24 hours starting at 1 p.m. Friday, January 12.
Food, coffee, hot chocolate, water, and electric for charging will be available.
BERRIEN COUNTY
The Salvation Army of Benton Harbor
233 Michigan St.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hot meals served every day of the week from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Men’s Shelter is open seven days a week from 5–9 p.m.
Men are invited stay overnight until 9 a.m. but may remain in the chapel until the soup kitchen is open. Guests may keep warm inside the chapel while staff members are out, which lasts until 3 p.m. at the latest.
In the event of extreme temperatures, the shelter will be open 24 hours a day over the weekend.
CALHOUN COUNTY
The Salvation Army of Battle Creek
400 Capital Ave. NE
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sally’s Kitchen will provide lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 1–2 p.m.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) says the following locations will be open to the general public:
Ministry with Community
500 N. Edwards St., Kalamazoo
Open Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Guests may shower and do laundry. Clothing, hygiene products and pet food will be offered.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1515 Helen Ave., Portage
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Food will be provided at Fellowship Hall.
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
Open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
The Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.
KENT COUNTY
Alano Club of Kent County
1020 College Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Open Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Degage
139 Sheldon SE, Grand Rapids
Open daily from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Suspensions remain in place during hours of operation, and are lifted for overnight emergency shelter.
Grand Rapids Public Library
All locations available during regular hours.
Kent District Library
All locations available during regular hours.
Mel Trotter
225 Commerce Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Open daily from 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Services and curfew remain in place; emergency shelter hours are 4 p.m.-7 a.m. daily with 7 p.m. curfew unless documentation provided.
West Grand Neighborhood Organization
754 Leonard Street NW #2, Grand Rapids
Open daily from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Matthew's House
766 7th Street NW, Grand Rapids
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army in Kent County
1215 Fulton St. East
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Includes food pantry.
MUSKEGON COUNTY
Muskegon Rescue Mission says its doors will be open at both shelters. The Community Resource Center (1747 7th St STE B) will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
We're told the Men's Shelter (400 W. Laketon Ave.) and the Women’s and Family Shelter (1691 Peck St.) will also be open.
The Region 6 Healthcare coalition announced their Medical Coordination Center has been activated, encouraging all of its healthcare partners (first responders, hospitals, clinics, etc.) to assist.
The Salvation Army of Muskegon
1221 Shonat St.
Muskegon, MI 49442
Open from 10:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
OTTAWA COUNTY
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) says residents can keep warm this weekend at these locations:
Gateway Mission — Men (Holland Rescue Mission)
166 S. River Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
Open 24/7
Gateway Mission — Women (Holland Rescue Mission)
356 Fairbanks Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
Open 24/7
Herrick District Library
300 South River Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
Open Tuesday through Wednesday from 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church of Holland
57 W. 10th St.
Holland, MI 49423
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m.–9 a.m.
Hope Church
77 W. 11th St.
Holland, MI 49423
Open Tuesday through Friday from 1–5 p.m.
Community Action House
Community Kitchen at Western Seminary
739 Paw Paw Dr.
Holland, MI 49423
Open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Lunch will be provided Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.
Grand Haven Community Center
421 Columbus Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Open Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Loutit District Library
407 Columbus Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.
Love In Action of the Tri-Cities
1500 S. Despelder St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Salvation Army of Grand Haven
310 N. Despelder St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.
VAN BUREN COUNTY
Bronson Wellness Center
950 S Bailey Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
Open Jan. 15–21 from 5 a.m.–8 p.m.
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