#WarmingShelters and cold-weather resources across Northeast #Wisconsin

Michelle Wenz
Tue, December 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – "As winter temperatures settle into Northeast Wisconsin, counties across the region are activating warming centers and emergency shelters to help protect residents from the cold.

"Local officials are urging anyone without #ReliableHeat, or anyone who may be vulnerable during #ExtremeWeather, to use the warming locations available in their communities. Many sites operate during regular business hours, while several overnight shelters expand capacity during the winter months.

Officials recommend calling ahead, as hours and availability may change based on staffing, weather conditions or demand.

Here is a county-by-county look at warming locations and shelters currently available across Northeast Wisconsin:

BROWN COUNTY (#GreenBayWI Area)

St. John’s Ministries — Men’s Shelter, 411 St. John St., Green Bay; Women’s Shelter, 700 E. Walnut St., Green Bay
Seasonal emergency shelters open nightly for the winter season, offering overnight refuge and support services. Daytime resource centers, including the Micah Center and Wellspring, also provide warmth and assistance.

New Community Shelter — 301 Mather St., Green Bay
Open year-round, 24 hours a day, the shelter provides emergency housing for adults, daily meals and transitional support programs.
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House of Hope — 1660 Christiana St., Green Bay
Offers shelter and services for youth and young parents in need of emergency housing.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay — 626 Union Court, Green Bay
Operates as a daytime warming center when temperatures or wind chills reach 0°F or below, providing a warm space and hot meals.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

Public libraries and community centers throughout #WinnebagoCounty serve as warming locations during regular hours:

Menasha Public Library — 440 1st St., #Menasha

Neenah Public Library — 240 E. Wisconsin Ave., #Neenah

Oshkosh Public Library — 106 Washington Ave., #Oshkosh

Omro Public Library — 405 E. Huron St., #Omro

Winneconne Public Library — 31 S. 2nd St., #Winneconne

State Street Center — 206 State St., Oshkosh

St. Paul Lutheran Church — 200 N. Commercial St., Neenah
Opens as a warming location during periods of extreme cold, typically when temperatures reach 10°F or below.

Additional overnight resources include Day by Day Shelter and Father Carr’s Place 2B in Oshkosh, which provide emergency beds and meals for individuals experiencing homelessness.

FOX VALLEY / OUTAGAMIE COUNTY

While not all warming centers activate daily, several #FoxValley organizations offer cold-weather refuge:

Public #libraries in Appleton and surrounding communities often serve as warming sites during business hours.

#Churches and #nonprofit agencies throughout the Fox Valley open temporary warming spaces based on weather conditions, community needs and staffing levels.

Residents are encouraged to monitor local announcements or contact #211 for the most up-to-date listings.

MANITOWOC COUNTY

#Manitowoc Warming Shelter — 702 State St., Manitowoc
The shelter is scheduled to operate November 12, 2025, through April 10, 2026, providing overnight space for up to 12 individuals along with an evening meal and breakfast.

Additional housing assistance is available through Hope House of Manitowoc County, which serves families, couples and single women, and The Haven of Manitowoc County, a men’s shelter offering emergency lodging and support services.

Residents across Northeast Wisconsin can also call #211Wisconsin for a current list of open warming centers, shelters and support programs. The service operates 24/7 and helps connect people with the nearest available assistance during periods of #ExtremeCold."

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/warming-shelters-cold-weather-resources-203824657.html

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