It’s January in Michigan and cold and wintry weather is here. United Way of South Central Michigan is committed to working with area agencies to assist unhoused people during the cold and stormy days of winter. With temperatures dropping, high winds, and snow on its way, here are the following locations in our region whose doors will be open for people to be sheltered. In case of an emergency, please dial 2-1-1 for immediate needs.
Kalamazoo
Ministry With Community
- 500 N. Edwards St., Kalamazoo
- Monday-Sunday 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- They will provide breakfast and lunch, showers, laundry, and other necessities.
- (269) 343-6073
- https://ministrywithcommunity.org/
Westminster Presbyterian Church
- 1515 Helen Ave., Portage
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- They will provide food.
- (269) 344-3966
- https://www.wpcportage.org/
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
- 448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
- Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
- Entrance will be allowed at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3 p.m.
- (269) 345-2974
- https://www.kzoogospel.org/
The Salvation Army
- 1700 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
- Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.
Lansing
New Hope Community Center
- 430 N Larch Street, Lansing
- Day Shelter open Monday-Friday
- Meals are served at 7 am, 11:30 am, and 4:30 pm, M-F and at 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun.
- Veteran law clinic for disabled unhoused clients.
- Sparrow clinic available.
Lansing City Rescue Mission
- Men’s Shelter: 607 E Michigan, Lansing
- Women and Children’s Shelter: 2216 S Cedar, Lansing
- https://www.bearescuer.org/
City of Lansing Foster Community Center
- 200 N Foster Street, Lansing
- Phone: 517-483-4233
- Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
- Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
City of Lansing Gier Community Center
- 2400 Hall Street, Lansing
- Phone: 517-483-4313
- Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
- Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
City of Lansing Letts Community Center
- 1220 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing
- Phone: 517-483-4051
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
City of Lansing Schmidt Community Center
- 5825 Wise Road, Lansing
- Phone: 517-483-6686
- Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
- Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
South Lansing Library
- 3500 S Cedar Street, Lansing
- Phone: 517-272-9840
- Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
CADL Downtown Library
- 401 S Capitol Avenue, Lansing
- Phone: 517-367-6350
- Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
CATA Transportation Center
- 420 S Grand Avenue, Lansing
- Phone: 517-394-1100
- Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Weekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Advent House
- 743 N Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing
- (517)485-4722
Jackson
Jackson Interfaith Shelter
- 414 South Blackstone Street, Jackson
- (517) 789-8735
- https://www.interfaithshelter.com/
Battle Creek
Battle Creek Shelter
- 209 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek
- (269) 753-1270
- https://bchomelessshelter.com/
SHARE Center
- 120 Grove Street, Battle Creek
- (269) 964-8113
- https://sharecenterbc.org/
Haven of Rest Ministries
- 11 Green Street, Battle Creek
- (269) 965-1148
- https://thehavenbc.org/
First Congregational Church
- 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek
- (269) 965-1225
- https://www.fccbc.org/
- Emergency overflow shelter and day center
