People seeking shelter should contact the 211info Winter Shelter Line (503) 721-1500.
211info will be available to identify available shelter and warming center resources between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays.
Shelter providers have requested donations of winter clothing, blankets, sleeping bags and other supplies to help those experiencing homelessness cope with conditions. A list of needed items can be found online at www.portlandisbettertogether.com.
The following warming center facilities are available nightly from November 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010 :
Family Winter Warming Center:
1435 NE 81st Street, Portland
(Behind the former Elmers restaurant at NE 82nd and Halsey, just off of the NE 82nd Max Line stop)
Dates: seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, check-in on site
Serves: Families with children under 18, pregnant women/couples, single women
Call Winter Shelter Line (503-721-1500) first before sending someone there, to make sure there’s room.
Adult Winter Warming Center:
Check in at Transition Projects, 475 NW Glisan, Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to reserve a space for the night; on weekends check-in at 475 NW Glisan at 7:30pm on Saturday and Sunday
Dates: seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM, check-in on site
Serves: Single men, single women, couples without children, separate sleeping areas for men and women
Guests must confirm reservation nightly at 7:30pm
I think El Nino is trumping Phil’s prediction but thanks for the resources anyway. Just in case!
Very true Mark. At this rate the cooling centers will be open by March 31st.