*Last updated 2/26/2026*
Kalamazoo County
Warming Shelter – Ministry with Community, 500 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open now through the end of March, 2026.
*Adults only. No pets. Please contact Housing Resource Inc. at (269)382-0287 x1 during normal business hours in order to register for stays.
Warming Shelter – Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, 448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open now.
*Adults and children with parents’ welcome. Valid state or Kalamazoo County identification proving Kalamazoo metropolitan area residency is temporarily lifted due to weather conditions. Residency / ID requirement will be back in effect on 02/01/26. Call (269)345-2974 for more information.
Warming Center – Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, 448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open all days when temperatures are below freezing, 9 AM – 4 PM when guests can transition straight to dinner.
*No identification nor residency requirement for KGM “warming center” utilization.
Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Central Library, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open 9 AM – 8 PM on Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 6 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Saturdays, 1 PM – 5 PM on Sundays.
Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Open 1 PM – 6 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 PM – 8 PM on Wednesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.
Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Eastwood Branch, 1112 Gayle Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
Open 1 PM – 8 PM on Mondays, 1 PM – 6 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.
Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Alma Powell Branch, 308 W North St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open 1 PM – 6 PM on Mondays, 1 PM – 8 PM on Tuesdays, 1 PM – 6 PM on Wednesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.
Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch, 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009
Open 10 AM – 8 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, closed on Sundays.
Warming Center – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002
Open now through March 31, 2026, 10 AM – 2 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
*They have vans that will pick up from Ministry with Community at 10 AM and Airport Inn at 11 AM. They will drop back off at 2 PM. Lunches are provided. Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.
Warming Center – Portage District Library, 300 Library Ln, Portage, Michigan 49002
Open 9 AM – 9 PM on Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 6 PM on Fridays, 9 AM – 5 PM on Saturdays, 1 PM – 5 PM on Sundays
Warming Center – Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 E Centre Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002
Open 8 AM – 5 PM Mondays and Fridays, 7 AM – 7:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 2 PM – 5 PM on Sundays.
*Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.
Warming Center – Salvation Army Kalamazoo, 1700 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Open 9 AM – 3 PM Monday through Friday.
*Light snacks and water will be provided. Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.
Transportation:
Metro Transit will provide free transportation to warming shelters and warming centers through the evening of 01/24/26. Many bus routes are within a minute walk from most shelters and centers. Riders must specifically request transportation to a warming shelter or center to qualify for free fare.
Metro Connect will provide free transportation to riders outside of the Metro Bus service area or with mobility needs who are specifically requesting transportation to a warming shelter or center. Please call Metro Connect Dispatch for ride requests at (269)350-2970.
If you are planning on visiting Westminster Presbyterian Church Warming Center on Tuesday or Thursday and need transportation, they will pick you up from Ministry with Community at 10 AM and Airport Inn at 11 AM. They will drop off to both locations at 2 PM. These rides are free. They are unable to pick up or drop off to other locations. If you need transportation from other areas in the Kalamazoo area through 01/24/26, you may use Metro Transit for free rides to the warming center.
In addition to warming shelters and centers, there are additional mobile resources available for those in the unhoused community experiencing cold-related challenges. The City of Kalamazoo Public Safety Community Service Team (CST) will respond to the individual to discuss different assistance options available. CST can be reached by calling Kalamazoo Consolidated Dispatch at (269) 488-8911 or by email at: CST@KALAMAZOOCITY.ORG. If an unhoused individual believes they are experiencing a cold related medical issue which is not an emergency, Street Medicine Kalamazoo (SMKzoo) is also available to help. SMKzoo offers doctor provided healthcare services to the unhoused community and will meet them wherever they are. They can be reached by calling or texting (269) 220-0372. As always, if anyone is experiencing any sort of cold or health emergency, please call 911.
Calhoun County
Overnight Shelter
Haven of Rest [11 Green St. Battle Creek, MI 49014]
The SHARE Center [120 Grove St, Battle Creek, MI 49037]
Daytime Sheltering
Forks Senior Center (for older adults) [101 North Albion Street Albion, MI 49224] -Located in the Calhoun County Human Services building. Entrance is in the rear of the building.
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm (Calhoun County individuals)
Albion District Library [501 South Superior Street Albion, MI 49224]
Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-5pm, Tue & Thu 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Capital Area
Weekdays
Daytime:
Advent House, 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing 48915 (517-485-4722)
Holy Cross New Hope Community Center, 430 N. Larch Street, Lansing 48912 (517-484-4414)
City Rescue Mission - Women and Children, 2216 S. Cedar Street, Lansing 48910 (517-485-0145)
The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission, 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517-485-0145)
Nighttime:
Holy Cross New Hope Community Center, 430 N. Larch Street, Lansing 48912 (517-484-4414)
-Walk-In intakes accepted from 8:00 a.m. - midnight
Men’s Shelter, City Rescue Mission, 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517-485-0145)
The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission, 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517-485-0145)
Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing 48915
-For families only
-Overnight hours: - Each night: 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Letts Community Center, City of Lansing (Warming Center), 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing 48915 (517-483-4051)
-Hours: Overnight warming center - Each night: 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Weekends
Daytime:
Advent House, 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing 48915 (517-485-4722)
City Rescue Mission - Women and Children, 2216 S. Cedar Street, Lansing 48910 (517-485-0145)
The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission, 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517-485-0145)
Holy Cross New Hope Community Center, 430 N. Larch Street, Lansing 48912 (517-484-4414)
Nighttime:
Holy Cross New Hope Community Center, 430 N. Larch Street, Lansing 48912 (517-484-4414)
-Walk-In intakes accepted from 8:00 a.m. - midnight
Men’s Shelter, City Rescue Mission, 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517-485-0145)
The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission, 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517-485-0145)
Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing 48915: For families only
-Overnight hours: - Each night: 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Letts Community Center, City of Lansing (Warming Center), 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing 48915 (517-483-4051)
-Hours: Overnight warming center - Each night: 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
In addition to the above list of warming center and shelter services, please be advised of the additional warming centers and their hours in the City of Lansing. They include:
Foster Community Center, City of Lansing, 200 N Foster Street, Lansing 48912 (517-483-4233)
-Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
-Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Gier Community Center, City of Lansing, 2400 Hall Street, Lansing 48906 (517-483-4313)
-Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
-Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Letts Community Center, City of Lansing, 1220 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing 48915 (517-483-4051)
-Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 :00 p.m.
Schmidt Community Center, City of Lansing, 5825 Wise Road, Lansing 48911 (517-483-6686)
-Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
-Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CADL Downtown Library, 401 S Capitol Avenue, Lansing 48933 (517-367-6350)
-Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
-Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
South Lansing Library, 3500 S Cedar Street, Lansing 48910 (517-272-9840)
-Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and
-Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CATA Transportation Center, 420 S Grand Avenue, Lansing 48933 (517-394-1100)
-Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Weekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Residents are also encouraged to call 211 for access to additional social service resources in the community. Warming center information is posted on the City’s website: https://www.lansingmi.gov/990/Warming-and-Cooling-Centers.
Jackson
Jackson Interfaith Shelter, 414 S Blackstone St, Jackson (517-789-8735)
-Overnight, cold-weather shelter, while JATA provides free bus rides to these locations.