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Detroit warming centers open amid freezing temperatures

By Jack Nissen
Published  January 3, 2022 9:28am EST
Detroit
FOX 2 Detroit
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DETROIT - With some of the season's coldest temperatures kicking off the new year, Detroit has opened warming shelters around the city to offer some respite from the conditions.

Michigan hit by coldest temperatures of the season Monday

Four sites have been opened so far, two for families and single women specifically. 

Temperatures are expected to be in the single digits Monday, well below freezing. The warm-up this week will hit the 30s by Wednesday.

Until then, anyone in need of help can stop by any of the four shelters:

  • Cass Community Social Services - 1534 Webb Street, accepts families and single women
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House 3 - 12900 W. Chicago St, accepts families and single women
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Third Street - 3533 Third Ave., accepts single men
  • Pope Francis Center, TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., open to all homeless from 7-11 a.m.

Anyone looking for more information can call (313) 305-0311.

RESPITE LOCATIONS 
The City’s recreation centers and Detroit Public Library branches are open during business hours to provide residents relief from extreme weather. Both recreation centers and the libraries will follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
Detroit Recreation Centers

Adams/Butzel Center, 10500 Lyndon (313) 628-0990
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday Closed
Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive (313) 628-2028
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday Closed
Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort (313) 628-2819
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday Closed 
Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon (313) 628-2030 
Monday – Friday 1 – 9 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday Closed
Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere (313) 628-2000 
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday Closed
Detroit Public Library Branches
The Detroit Public Library is operating under COVID-19 protocols, which includes limited capacity and two-hour limit per visit.
Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor/Springwells, Detroit, MI 48209 • 313.481.1550
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Edison Branch, 18400 Joy/Southfield, Detroit, MI 48228 • 313.481.1720
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Jefferson Branch, 12350 E. Outer Dr./E. Warren, Detroit, MI 48224 • 313.481.1760
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Main Library
5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 • 313.481.1300
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Parkman Branch 1766 Oakman Blvd./Linwood, Detroit, MI 48238 • 313.481.1810
Technology, Literacy & Career (TLC) Center: 313.481.1814
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Redford Branch 21200 Grand River/W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 • 313.481.1820
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Wilder Branch
7140 E. 7 Mile Rd./Van Dyke, Detroit, MI 48234 • 313.481.1870
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.