#Minnesota - In the Heart of #Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a #WarmingCenter Becomes a Lifeline
#Indigenous-led groups open a culturally grounded warming shelter as federal enforcement and life-threatening temperatures collide
by MSR News Online January 18, 2026
Excerpt: "As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, #unsheltered community members face escalating risk across the #TwinCities. For Native people living without stable housing, that danger is compounded by recent federal immigration enforcement [#ICE] activity in Minneapolis.
"This week, four members of the #OglalaSioux Tribe were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. One person has died from exposure. The cold is severe, and the stakes are life and death.
"In the Phillips neighborhood, at the heart of one of the largest Urban Indian communities in the country, Indigenous-led organizations are responding where systems have fallen short.
"The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center and #NenookaasiOzhige have opened a culturally grounded, low-barrier warming shelter to provide safety, warmth, and protection for unsheltered Native relatives."
Read more:
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/18/indigenous-warming-shelter-minneapolis/
A list of other Shelter Resources in the Twin cities from #MIWRC [Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center]
Source:
https://www.miwrc.org/shelters
SHELTER-Single
#AICDC - #HomewardBound (612) 354-7352
https://www.aicdc-mn.org/ [email protected]
2012 Cedar ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Native American
Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
3 male / 3 Female shelters
Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
Female only
Catholic Charities-Higher Ground (612)204-8552 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-shelter/ [email protected] 165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Male only
Agate housing and services (612) 874-0311
https://agatemn.org/ [email protected]
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 Partners/ 1 Male only
Our Saviours Shelter (612) 872-4193
https://oscs-mn.org/our-saviours-housing/ [email protected]
2219 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female
Avivo Villages (612) 752-8000
https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ [email protected]
1900 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female
SHELTER-Family
St. Anne's Place- Haven Housing (612) 521-2128
https://www.havenhousing.org/st-annes-place [email protected]
1803 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mothers and children
People Serving People (612) 332-4500
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/
614 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Pregnant or households with young children
Hope for the Journey Home (651) 762-9124
https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/ [email protected]
8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128
Family focused group
SHELTER-Youth
Avenues for Youth (612) 522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/ [email protected]
1708 Oak Park Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Youth shelter in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center age 16-21
Catholic Charities-Hope Street (612) 204-8211 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street/ [email protected]
4140 Cheatham Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
18-24 years old
The Bridge for Youth (612) 377-8800
https://bridgeforyouth.org/ [email protected]
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Resilience House 10-17/ Gloria's Place pregnant and parent youth 15-17 &0-3 ages children
The Link (763) 703-3434
Referrals https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/the-dignity-house/ [email protected]
1210 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dignity House 10-17/ Passageways sexually exploited 10-17
180 Degrees Brittanys Place (651) 287-4801
https://www.180degrees.org/brittanys-place-500008-929783.html [email protected]
1281 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55106
Sexually Exploited 10-17
180 Degrees Hope House (612) 900-2077
https://www.180degrees.org/hope-house.html [email protected]
3010 W 78th St, Excelsior, MN 55331
14-19 years old
YMCA of the North safe Stay (763) 493-3052 Appointment https://www.ymcanorth.org/how_we_help/help_kids_thrive/youth_and_family_services/resources
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Under 24 homeless or at risk youths.
Youths Services Network https://ysnmn.org/ Shows open beds in shelters. Has links for services across the metro and suburbs.
#NativeAmericans #Unhoused #Shelters #EmergencyShelters #ICESucks #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex
#NewHampshire #EmergencyShelter #ColdWeather Resources (Winter 2025-2026)
Lakes Region Mental Health Center, #BelknapCountyNH - Daytime #WarmingCenter, Cold Weather Supplies. Weather activated. Call Nicole Fitts at 603-581-4807
Way Station, #CarrollCountyNH - #EmergencyShelter Hotels, Cold Weather Supplies. Weather activated.
603-728-8905
(Available Mon 10-2, Thu 10-6, and during activations. Otherwise leave a message!) WayStationNH.org
Southwestern Community Services #CheshireCountyNH, #SullivanCountyNH - Year-round #EmergencyShelter (Increased Winter Capacity). Weather activated. For shelter access, please call 211 first. SCS main office numbers are 603-352-7512 (Keene) and 603-542-9528 (Claremont)
#WarmWelcome Shelter, #ClaremontNH - Overnight #WarmingShelter, beds are available first
come, first served. Open 8:00pm to 8:00am, 7 days a week through the end of March. Call 211 for contact and location
information.
Tri-County Community Action
Program - #CoosCountyNH, #GraftonCountyNH - #EmergencyShelter Hotel (Town Welfare Partnerships), Cold Weather Supplies
Varies by town or area; contact local welfare offices for details. Call 211, alternatively call main office 1-888-NH-TCCAP
1269 Café / The Twelve on Union, #ManchesterNH, Daytime #WarmingCenter. Call Mary Chevalier at 603-512-
1571
#NashuaNH #SoupKitchen & Shelter - Daytime #WarmingCenter and Overnight #WarmingShelter (anticipated opening 12/8),
#SoupKitchen. 603-889-7770 X2118
Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties - #BelknapCountyNH, #MerrimackCountyNH - Cold Weather Supplies. 603-856-9104 (Merrimack County X1236 or 1257, Belknap County X6209)
#ConcordNH Coalition to End Homelessness - Overnight #WarmingShelter. 603-290-3375 X203
Family Promise of Greater #ConcordNH - Meals, Case Management,
Transportation, Year-round #EmergencyShelter for Families, 603-856-8490
The Friendly Kitchen, #MerrimackCountyNH - #SoupKitchen, 603-224-7678
Cross Roads House, #RockinghamCountyNH - Overnight #WarmingCenter. Weather activated. 603-436-2218
Willand Warming Center / East Coast Evolution Leadership, #SomersworthNH, #StraffordCountyNH - Overnight #WarmingShelter. Weather activated. 603-742-2709
Link to PDF:
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt476/files/documents2/bhs-cold-weather-shelters.pdf
#Unhoused #WarmingCenter #Houseless #PolarVortex #ArcticBlast #Homeless #WarmingCenterNS #EmergencyShelters #OvernightShelters
#Massachusetts - #SomervilleMA Overnight Center Opening For Winter Season
The location serves as a shelter for local adults dealing with homelessness.
by Benjamin Pierce, Wed, Dec 3, 2025
SOMERVILLE, MA — "The city’s Emergency Overnight Warming Center is opening next week for the winter season, the office of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced.
"The facility located on the second floor of the former #CummingsSchool at 42 Prescott St. is slated to open on Monday, Dec. 8 and remain open until April 12 of 2026. It will be open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Malden-based nonprofit Housing Families was credited for helping the center expand to bed 45 people on a nightly basis for this year. In addition to sleeping quarters, adults facing homelessness will be given hot meals, housing navigation, and case management services.
"The center is accepting donations of nonperishable food and hygiene products."
Source:
https://patch.com/massachusetts/somerville/somerville-overnight-center-opening-winter-season
#Unhoused #WarmingCenter #Houseless #PolarVortex #ArcticBlast #Homeless #WarmingCenterMassachuetts #EmergencyShelters #OvernightShelters
"The Malden #WarmingCenter (MWC) seeks to serve those adult individuals experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months, recognizing each person’s inherent dignity and unique circumstance. We operate only December 1 to March 31 every year, seven nights a week from 7:00pm - 7:30am.
The MWC is a temporary night center for those adult individuals that are homeless. It is a safe place of warmth during the harshest winter months. The MWC welcomes people experiencing active substance abuse and offers comfort, hot drinks, and a warm meal. As much as possible warm clothing and toiletries will be available and the staff works to connect guests to needed services including permanent housing, substance use treatment, health and mental health services.
No Services for Families or Persons under 18 years old
Malden Warming Center does not serve families, children (0-17 yrs), or those accompanying persons under 18 years old.
Please contact Housing Families, Inc. for family emergency shelter or review our resource guide for assistance."
FMI:
https://www.maldenwarmingcenter.org/
#Unhoused #WarmMeals #WarmingCenter #Houseless #PolarVortex #ArcticBlast #Homeless #WarmingCenterMassachuetts #EmergencyShelters #OvernightShelters
A safe warm place for adult individuals experiencing homelessness during the winter months in Malden, MA. This community warming center is offered from December 1st to March 31st, open 7 days a week from 7:00pm to 7:30am.
#Wisconsin - #LaCrosseWI opens emergency day center due to cold weather advisory
Jan 16, 2026
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — "The City of La Crosse activated an emergency day center Monday morning in response to a cold weather advisory that begins Sunday night.
"Per a notice from community risk educator Molly McCormick, the emergency shelter operates from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 713 St. James Street, providing a warm, safe space for community members during dangerous cold temperatures.
"Free bus transportation helps people reach the center. Route 6 Northside departs from the transit center at 7:42 a.m., while the return trip leaves from St. James and Caledonia streets at 12:25 p.m.
"All visitors must check in when they arrive. Staff will store personal belongings in secure containers. The center allows people to come and go as needed, but pets and open containers are not permitted. Water is provided for guests."
#ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #ColdWeather #ExtremeCold #EmergencyDayShelter #WarmingCenter
#Maine - #BangorME #WarmingCenter draws near record crowd amid temperature drop
By Brian Sullivan
Published: Jan. 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM EST
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - "The return to more January-like conditions made for one of the busiest days on record for a Bangor warming center.
"By 9:30 a.m. Friday, The Well, located off Center Street, had 73 people checked in.
"They offer breakfast and lunch, laundry, and a hot shower. It’s also a chance to be seen by a medical professional.
"Open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. six days a week, the crew tells WABI they work to meet people where they’re at.
" 'I have experienced other places in the Bangor area that are meant to be helping the homeless,' explained warming center user Kerry Robinson. 'There is nothing compares to this.'
" 'There’s a lot of mental illness that’s not being taken care of,' said Jericho Road Street Ministry, President, Mel Coombs. 'Some of the mental illness is treated, but they lose their medication because they are homeless, and they don’t have a proper storage for the medication. We love everybody that comes through our door. We don’t discriminate at all. I don’t think housing is the answer. It would help, but it’s not a long-term solution. I spoke to the city council the other day, and I basically told them the same thing. That’s not the answer. I don’t have the answers, but hopefully we’re here until somebody comes up with the right solution.'
"The Well is operated by Jericho Road Ministry. They are a 501 3C non-profit and run solely on donations.
"They accept money but are also happy to take clothing and other items to help people get though the colder months."
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/01/16/bangor-warming-center-draws-near-record-crowd-amid-temperature-drop/
#Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #Maine #WarmingCenters #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #ExtremeCold
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