Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover governments are coordinating with Homeward and other regional service providers on a winter shelter system for people experiencing homelessness during the 2026-27 cold-weather season.
The Salvation Army’s Inclement Weather Shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond will operate nightly from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Nov. 15 through April 15. It can accommodate as many as 106 single adults. People seeking walk-up shelter should report there first, regardless of whether additional surge capacity has been activated.
CARITAS will operate a surge shelter for as many as 70 people from Dec. 1 through March 31 when the Salvation Army shelter reaches 85% occupancy and temperatures are 40 degrees or below for two consecutive hours. Transportation to the surge site will be provided from the Salvation Army shelter…