Emergency winter shelter operates mid-November through mid-March. Check website for Host Site Schedule: shelter serving homeless men, women and families in the Greater Williamsburg area. Swww.cofm.info/shelter-schedule.php Guests who stay in the program receive: shelter, three meals per day, toiletry items and bus passes (if they do not have their own transportation) free of charge.

For the coldest weeks of the year, HELP coordinates with over 30 area churches to provide a place that is safe and warm. “A Night’s Welcome” is a nightly shelter, but its location changes throughout the season as area churches open their doors to those in need. With the help of many volunteers and organizations, two hot meals, toiletries, and community are provided for individuals and families that find themselves on the street each winter.

Operates as a low barrier warming shelter annually serving homeless adults each year from the end of November until the end of March.

Hypothermia Shelter Services will be provided in the Prince William Area from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. These services aim to prevent the loss of life or limb due to extreme cold weather conditions. The Hypothermia Shelter Services in Prince William Area will be provided by two organizations: StreetLight Ministries and Manassas Baptist Church. 1. StreetLight Ministries (Eastern Prince William County): - Open every evening during hypothermia season - Contact: [email protected] or call 703-227-7140 - Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Location: Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, 14716 Potomac Mills Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192 2. Manassas Baptist Church (Western Prince William County): - Open when the temperature is 32 degrees or below (taking into consideration the wind chill factor) - Contact: 571-277-0728 - Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (except Wednesdays: 8:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) - Location: Manassas Baptist Church, 8730 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA 20110

No declared emergencies at the time.

Serve those who are experiencing homelessness in Franklin County, Virginia and surrounding areas by providing a safe, clean, and warm space for the night through the winter months. An evening meal and breakfast are provided. Showers are available for those who are interested, toiletries are provided.

The Emergency Winter Shelter is open from November 1 through March 31 every year. The EWS is open from 4PM to 9AM. On days when the temperature remains below freezing, the shelter stays open throughout the day.

Provides an overnight shelter for any individuals who would otherwise be outside in freezing temperatures, mid-November through Mid-March. This is not a shelter for families. The shelter is open on the nights when temperatures are low during the winter time period. This is a nighttime only shelter; residents are not permitted to stay during the day or to store possessions at the building. The adult women's location is downtown at FXBG Baptist Church. Transportation is provided from downtown locations each night 6:00-6:30 pm. In order to get on the bus to the Cold Weather Shelter, prospective residents should attend the evening's community meal at one of the downtown churches and wait for the bus at that location. Prospective residents may also provide their own transportation to the Cold Weather Shelter. Do not arrive the Cold Weather Shelter before 6:30 PM each night.

Program that coordinates interfaith congregations located in any area of Newport News to open their parish or social halls and provide food and shelter for individuals or families who would normally spend their nights sleeping on the streets, in cars, or perhaps in empty buildings or in the woods.

Emergency Shelter designed to provide a safe and secure environment where homeless women, men and families can find temporary shelter. All can acquire the necessary skills and services appropriate to their individual situation and need in an effort to gain independence and sustainability. After hours number 434-941-7157

Winter Shelter provides a safe refuge from illness, injury, and death during inclement weather. This Winter Shelter Collaborative is a partnership funded by the Office of Community Services of the City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services - with WS services held from 7pm to 7am November 1st through April 15th. For November and April the openings are dependent on the weather. Non City of Alexandria residents will have 1 night of winter shelter available prior to returning to their home jurisdiction.

Provides the WATTS program, (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter) which offers emergency shelter to families and individuals in the City of Winchester and County of Frederick. The program is comprised of various churches who network to provide weekly stays (Monday PM to Monday AM) for those needing emergency shelter during the winter months starting the first week in November through March. The following services are available: cots, shower facilities, laundromat tokens, nursing check-ups and two hot meals (dinner and breakfast). Check website for current schedule.

Provides dinner and shelter, compassionate support, and access to services for people who are homeless. Shelter is provided through the combined effort of 60+ local congregations (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Unitarian and more) and dozens of community organizations. PACEM operates from late October through early April. Mens shelter line (messages checked starting 5pm): (434)465-1392 Womens shelter (messages checked starting 5pm): (434)465-7521

Provides an overnight shelter for any individuals who would otherwise be outside in freezing temperatures, mid-November through Mid-March. This is not a shelter for families. The shelter is open on the nights when temperatures are low during the winter time period. This is a nighttime only shelter; residents are not permitted to stay during the day or to store possessions at the building. Transportation is provided from downtown locations each night 6:00-6:30 pm. In order to get on the bus to the Cold Weather Shelter, prospective residents should attend the evening's community meal at one of the downtown churches and wait for the bus at that location. Prospective residents may also provide their own transportation to the Cold Weather Shelter. Do not arrive the Cold Weather Shelter before 6:30 PM each night.

The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to available resources and services. The CES team is trained in crisis response and will identify, assess, refer, and connect households to resources based on their strengths and needs. A dedicated hotline is available to homeless residents and those at risk of being homeless to quickly to connect to help and services, 703-792-3366.

WARM serves the homeless of Augusta County and Waynesboro, Virginia, through a Cold Weather Shelter at various local churches from November 20th to April.

TO OUR HOUSE partners with faith-based and community organizations to provide temporary shelter for SINGLE homeless men and women during winter months (first Saturday in November through end of March). Report daily by 5:30pm to the Intake Center at NRCA; transportation provided to a warm location for the night and return to Intake Center the next morning. Meals provided.

Open Doors provides year-round low-barrier emergency shelter at the Navigation Center. The shelter program operates through a congregant setting, with the initial admission being first come, first serve. The Navigation Center is located at 1111 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

SALVATION ARMY’S WARMING CENTER Each evening, the Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will continue to operate a low-barrier warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community. The Salvation Army will provide a hot meal for individuals beginning at 4:30 p.m. The warming center also will remain open during daytime hours Monday and Tuesday.

There are no declared emergencies at this time.

Identifies churches which provide emergency shelter for one week blocks during the winter months. Assists homeless individuals and couples in finding emergency temporary shelter. Provides individualized case management services and life skills groups to obtain housing stability and increased skills and income. Must call to determine designated church shelter of the week. *****FACETS' hypothermia prevention season begins on December 1 and goes through March 31****