Need to escape the cold? Warming centers and shelters open up during snow storm

With businesses and libraries closed during today’s snow storm, few options are available for those needing to escape the cold. Still, warming centers are being set up during the day Tuesday.  For those needing more than a daytime shelter, Kansas City will have 400 beds available primarily in the midtown and downtown area. No warming centers or shelters are available in south Kansas City.

Warming Centers

In Kansas City, the following community centers will be open, Tuesday, January 9, from 8am to 6pm.

• Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 E. 17 St. KCMO
• Line Creek Community Center, 5940 NE Waukomis Dr., KCMO
• Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63 St., KCMO

Cleaver Family YMCA, 7000 Troost, KCMO will open at 11 am. 816-285-9622

In Belton, the police station at 7001 E 163 St. is opening their facility as a temporary warming center on Tuesday.

Overnight Shelter

Kansas City has over 400 beds available at different shelters for those experiencing houselessness during frigid conditions.  Individuals must first report at one of four access centers before being referred to an overnight shelter (referral center). This process allows staff to determine which shelters still have availability and meet the needs of the individual or family.

ACCESS CENTERS

For Men

Hope Faith
705 Virginia Ave
816.471.4673

For Women

Hope City
5101 E 24th St.
816.241.9931

For Women with Families
True Light Family Resource Center
717 E. 31st St
816.531.1300

All Gender

Unity Southeast
3421 E Meyer Blvd
816.841.1402

REFERRAL CENTERS

For Men

Shelter KC, 1520 Cherry St. KCMO  816-421-7643

City Union Mission,  2208 E 11 St., KCMO  (816) 474-9380

For Women

Shelter KC, 2611 E 11 St., KCMO  816-421-7643

Cross-Lines, 736 Shawnee Ave., KCK  913-281-3388

Heartland for Behavioral Changes, 1514 Campbell, KCMO  816-881-1400