In response to the plummeting temperatures in Detroit, city officials are taking action to shield its residents from the biting cold. With forecasts predicting dangerously low temperatures, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has opened an overnight stand-by shelter located at 13130 Woodward Avenue, as reported by the City of Detroit’s official news portal.
The shelter will operate from Monday to Saturday at 12 p.m. Those seeking warmth can simply walk into the shelter, while others looking for aid outside are encouraged to visit a police precinct after 6 p.m. or over the weekend, where they’ll be linked with an outreach team. In an effort to stay warm, individuals can find daytime respite at Cass Community Social Services, located at 12025 Woodrow Wilson, with special holiday hours. More information about these vital resources is accessible via camdetroit.org.
Ensuring 24/7 assistance, the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine, 866-313-2520, remains ready to serve those in need, particularly the unhoused, during this critical period. Alongside the emergency shelter and Drop-In center beds numbering over 1,700, the city’s outreach extends to Street Outreach services available throughout the night on weekdays and round-the-clock on weekends and holidays, according to details provided in the initial announcement…