Winter Contingency

The Winter Contingency & Cold Weather Warming Center Program at Fellowship Missions has two components…

• The Gathering Room will be open during the day as a warming center for people who need to get out of the cold and warm up when daytime temps (or wind chill) are at or below 32 degrees. Guests are welcome to eat lunch if they need a meal. The warming center hours are Monday through Saturday 8:30 am-1 pm.
• In addition to a daytime warming center, when overnight temps (or wind chill) are at or below 32 degrees, we will take in as many people as we can safely fit in our winter emergency shelter. Check in for those needing a warm place to sleep is daily from 1pm – 4pm. Arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis for anyone needing to check in after 4pm by calling before 4pm. If all regular shelter beds are full, those staying on cots must vacate the shelter living areas by 8:30 am. They are welcome to stay in the Gathering Room if it is open as a daytime warming center. They are also welcome to stay for morning devotionals, bible studies and/or classes. Overnight guests are welcome to enjoy dinner and breakfast if they are here when those meals are served.

Please note, rules for entry still apply to Winter Contingency & Cold Weather Warming Center guests:

• Must present a valid ID
• No current warrants; and/or crimes against a minor
• Must be able to pass a breathalyzer test with a 0.0 reading
• Must be able to pass a drug test to ensure they are not currently under the influence of any substances