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Detroit warming centers open during extreme cold

By Amber Ainsworth
Published  January 15, 2024 7:05am EST
Winter Weather
FOX 2 Detroit

Metro Detroit warming centers prepared for brutal cold

Bitter cold temps are approaching and warming centers are preparing to help those in need.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - As temperatures dip to dangerous lows, there are numerous warming centers in Detroit to help people escape the cold.  

Three warming centers are open from now through March 31, while another is open temporarily until further notice. These warming centers provide shelter, food, showers, and a place to sleep 24/7.

Some shelters are not taking walk-ins due to limited availability. Contact CAM Detroit at 313-305-0311 from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday for help. Veterans should call 866-313-2520 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Friday. 

Detroit warming centers:

  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Mack Warming Center, 11037 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48214 – Serves families and single women
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Third Street Warming Center., 3535 Third Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 – Serves families and single women
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Third Street Warming Center., 3535 Third Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 – Serves single males.
  • (Temporary location) Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206 – Serves men, women, families

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Wind Chill Warning for part of Southeast Michigan

Wayne, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties are under a Wind Chill Warning until noon Monday. Bitter cold persists even after the warning is lifted.

Detroit also has respite locations that are open during normal operating hours at recreation centers and libraries around the city. Due to this, they will be closed on Monday because it is Martin Luther King Day.

Detroit respite locations:

Recreation centers

  • Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. –  8 p.m. 
  • Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley, Monday-Friday from 1 –  9 p.m.
  • Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
  • Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon, Monday-Friday from noon –  8 p.m.
  • Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. –  9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) 
  • Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
  • Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
  • Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser, Monday-Friday from 1 –  9 p.m. 
  • Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. –  8 p.m.

Libraries

  • Bowen Branch, 3648 W. VernorMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor Hwy.Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
  • Chandler Park Branch, 12800 HarperMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Chaney Branch, 16101 Grand RiverMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd.Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Edison Branch, 18400 Joy RoadMon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
  • Elmwood Park Branch, 550 CheneMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Franklin Branch, 13651 E. McNicholsMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Hubbard Branch, 12929 W. McNicholsMon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
  • Jefferson Branch, 12350 E. Outer DriveMon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
  • Knapp Branch, 13330 ConantMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.  
  • Lincoln Branch, 1221 E. Seven Mile RoadMon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
  • Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd.Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
  • Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave.Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
  • Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. 7 Mile RoadMon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m. 

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