Warming Center

Last updated on January 20th, 2025 at 04:01 pm

Current Operations

We are so grateful for volunteer servants who support this community Warming Center.

The Warming Center will be open as long as temps are 38 degrees or colder — we close between noon and 6pm when other spaces are available for shelter.

Here’s the current line-up:

Date (ID)	Times	Servants
Jan 20 (WC35) Mon-Tues Open: 6pm Soup by Team Dixon	Pre-Shift (WC35-pre) Monday, Jan 20 5:30pm – 10pm	Men Brant Elrod Cordell Maddox John Leatham Women Melissa Parnell Kate Elrod
	A-Shift (WC35-A) Monday, Jan 20 9:30pm – 2:00am	Men Don Thurber Adrien Stevens Women Eleanor Walters ________
	B-Shift (WC35-B) Tuesday, Jan 21 2am – 6:30am	Men Nick Glover Adrien Stevens Women Loree Parkinson
Potential all-day operations with forecasted high of 33 degrees	WC36-Day Shift #1 Tuesday, Jan 21 10am – 2pm	Men ________ ________ Women Jeanne Barry ________
Potential all-day operations with forecasted high of 33 degrees	WC36-Day Shift #2 Tuesday, Jan 21 2pm – 6pm	Men Brant Elrod ________ Women ________ ________
Jan 21 (WC36) Tues-Weds Open: 6pm Soup by: St Joseph’s	Pre-Shift (WC36-pre) Tuesday, Jan 21 5:30pm – 10pm	Men Nate Wallace ________ Women Joan Baillargeon Kate Collins
	A-Shift (WC36-A) Tuesday, Jan 21 9:30pm – 2:00am	Men Lee Marthers ________ Women Eleanor Walters ________
	B-Shift (WC36-B) Wednesday, Jan 22 2am – 6:30am	Men Nick Glover ________ Women ________
Potential all-day operations with forecasted high of 35 degrees	WC37-Day Shift #1 Wednesday, Jan 22 10am – 2pm	Men Steve Eudy ________ Women Tricia McDougald ________
Potential all-day operations with forecasted high of 35 degrees	WC37-Day Shift #2 Wednesday, Jan 22 2pm – 6pm	Men ________ ________ Women Joan Baillargeon ________
Jan 22 (WC37) Weds-Thur Open: 6pm Soup+ by Team Frosty	Pre-Shift (WC37-pre) Wednesday, Jan 22 5:30pm – 10pm	Men Nate Wallace ________ Women Melissa Parnell Talin Keyfor
	A-Shift (WC37-A) Wednesday, Jan 22 9:30pm – 2:00am	Men Chip Reaves ________ Women Eleanor Walters ________
	B-Shift (WC37-B) Thursday, Jan 23 2am – 6:30am	Men Nick Glover Steve Eudy Women Loree Parkinson
Jan 23 (WC38) Thur-Fri Open: 6pm Soup by Central Presbyterian	Pre-Shift (WC38-pre) Thursday, Jan 23 5:30pm – 10pm	Men Seth Riddley Nate Wallace Ralph Little Women Sunny Wells ________
	A-Shift (WC38-A) Thursday, Jan 23 9:30pm – 2:00am	Men Steve Crowder ________ Women Eleanor Walters ________
	B-Shift (WC38-B) Friday, Jan 24 2am – 6:30am	Men Nick Glover ________ Women ________
Jan 23 (WC39) Fri-Sat Open: 8pm	Pre-Shift (WC39-pre) Friday, Jan 23 7:30pm – 10pm	Men ________ ________ Women ________ ________
	A-Shift (WC39-A) Friday, Jan 23 9:30pm – 2:00am	Men ________ ________ Women Eleanor Walters Kate Collins
	B-Shift (WC39-B) Saturday, Jan 24 2am – 6:30am	Men Jackson Caito ________ Women ________
	C-Shift (WC39-C)* Saturday, Jan 24 6:30am – 9:30am	Men Steve Crowder ________ Women ________ ________
Jan 24 (WC40) Sat-Sun Open: 10pm	A-Shift (WC40-A) Saturday, Jan 24 9:30pm – 2:00am	Men ________ ________ Women Eleanor Walters ________
	B-Shift (WC40-B) Sunday, Jan 25 2am – 6:30am	Men Jackson Caito ________ Women Vicki Dixon
	C-Shift (WC40-C)* Sunday, Jan 25 6:30am – 9:30am	Men ________ ________ Women Mary Nell Anthony ________

*Please note Sunday’s C-Shift. We’re not normally open on Sundays (or the last Saturday of the month), so we need additional support after the night of operations.

Volunteer Servants: When you email or text me, please indicate the shift (e.g., WC05-Pre, WC05-A, etc.) to ensure I know which timeslot you are committing to. I’ve tried to keep the A-Shift and B-Shift as consistent as possible. When we open early, I’ve added a “pre” shift to open the Big Room and allow people to come in out of the cold.

We’re typically at the Mission by 5:30am. When it’s cold, we’ll certainly let people inside!

Please email dave@hopeupstate.org if you are available to serve.

2024-2025 Warming Center Season Stats (in progress)

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Overview

HOPE Missions is blessed to serve as an emergency warming center for anyone needing a safe haven when cold temperatures threaten their safety or during extreme weather. During the winter (November 1st through March 31st), the Cold Weather Advisory Team reviews local hourly weather forecasts at least 48 hours in advance and decides when to open the center. Conditions include temperatures 38 degrees or below for at least four consecutive hours, extreme windchill, snow or icy conditions, etc. Opening times vary based on the forecasted conditions.

We will continue to share love and extend grace to those who need it most. We desire to serve people by helping them move into healthier and more stable places by providing short- and long-term resources and showing the love of Christ to all.

We Need Your Help!

We’re looking for teams of men and women to volunteer to serve during the night, supporting warming center operations. We need adult men and women to cover overnight operations, typically from 9:30 pm to 6:30 am at HOPE Missions, in two shifts: 9:30pm – 2am and 2am – 6:30am.

• First Shift: Typically 9:30 pm – 2:00 am
  • Setup cots, blankets, sheets, etc.
  • Keep track of all guests: cots and the Big Room
  • Assign people to their specific cot
  • Perform 30-minute security checks
  • Make coffee, setup air pots, and condiments
• Second Shift: Typically 2:00 am to 6:30 am
  • Keep track of all guests: cots and the Big Room
  • Perform 30-minute security checks
  • Ensure the coffee service area is clean and stocked
  • Wake-up guests at 6:00 am
  • Secure blankets and sheets per guest (bag and tag)

Please complete the form below (link here) or come and visit any day we’re open!! (Mon-Saturday, except last Saturday of the month from 7:15-10 am.) We will follow up with a phone call to talk with you about getting on the schedule. We’re here to ensure the safety and comfort of those experiencing homelessness or simply to escape the cold.

Please contact Dave (dave@hopeupstate.org) for more information!

Our Volunteer Servant form is located here: https://hopeupstate.org/volunteer-form/