As winter’s cold embraces Detroit, the city has launched a comprehensive initiative to provide warmth and shelter to its residents, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Detroit recreation centers and library branches, doubling as respite locations, are now open during operational hours, offering a haven from the harsh weather.
The City of Detroit has funded three warming centers operational until March 31. These centers not only offer a respite from the cold but also provide essential services such as two meals a day, showers, sleeping facilities, and housing assistance. Supervised around the clock, these centers ensure the safety and security of their residents. The centers, operated by Cass Community Social Services and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, cater to families, single women, and single men.
Residents in need of shelter can contact Wayne Metro Community Action Agency at 866-313-2520, available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Veterans seeking shelter have a dedicated line available until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Beyond these warming centers, Detroit has also transformed several of its recreation centers into daytime respite locations.
The three warming centers are operated by:
• Cass Community Social Services – Serves families and single women
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Serves families and single women
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Serves single males
Respite Locations – City of Detroit Recreation Centers
In addition to the overnight warming centers listed above, the City of Detroit is providing recreation centers as respite locations, which are open during normal operating hours.
• Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley, Monday-Friday from 1 – 9 p.m.
• Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon, Monday-Friday from noon – 8 p.m.
• Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser, Monday-Friday from 1 – 9 p.m.
• Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Respite Locations – Detroit Public Library Branches
All Detroit Public Library branches are available during their normal operating hours for residents to stay warm.
The Main Library is open Monday and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
• Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Vernor Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor Hwy. Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Chaney Branch, 16101 Grand River Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd. Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Edison Branch, 18400 Joy Road Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Elmwood Park Branch, 550 Chene Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Franklin Branch, 13651 E. McNichols Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Hubbard Branch, 12929 W. McNichols Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Jefferson Branch, 12350 E. Outer Drive Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
• Lincoln Branch, 1221 E. Seven Mile Road Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd. Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave. Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. 7 Mile Road Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
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