The City of Birmingham will open a warming station in partnership with Jimmie Hale Mission on Sunday and Monday nights, November 9 and 10. The station will operate from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to expected freezing temperatures. The Jimmie Hale Mission at 3420 2nd Ave North will provide shelter and food for men, women, and children. Pathways at 409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. will offer shelter for women and children only.
A free shuttle to Jimmie Hale Mission will run from Linn Park between 6 and 7 p.m. Return transportation will be available each morning. The Mission can also be reached by the Metro orange line bus to the Sloss Furnace stop. The City is providing $75,000 and in-kind donations to Jimmie Hale Mission, and a $20,000 Emergency Solutions Grant to…..