Next week, Houston is set to experience extreme cold weather. Before it arrives, we want to share some safe spaces for those without shelter to stay warm.
The Star of Hope
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The Star of Hope plans to distribute blankets and coats to those in need this Saturday at 11 a.m. They will also inform locals about the decrease in nighttime temperatures throughout the week and provide information on locations where residents can stay warm around the city.
If you’re seeking shelter, you can visit the Men’s Development Center and the Women and Family Development Center on Reed Road, off 288. Both centers are nearly at capacity, so be sure to arrive early to secure a spot.
The shelter is actively accepting donations of blankets, coats, and gloves. You can drop off these items at their two locations: Downtown at 2320 Lamar and at the Women and Family Development Center located at 2575 Reed Road. Both locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Please note that only service animals are allowed inside the shelter. For more information, please visit their website.
Mission of Yahweh
The Mission of Yahweh is preparing for next week and has announced plans to provide blankets, coats, caps, gloves, and scarves for those in need. They will also offer daily meals to the community, ensuring that hot meals are available for neighbors facing the cold. Additionally, if you are seeking shelter, they will provide accommodations at their chapel.
Donations can be dropped off at the Mission at 10247 Algiers Road, Houston 77041 anytime, as they operate 24/7. The items accepted are food items to make soups and warm meals, snack items, bottled water, gloves and hats, blankets, socks and underwear, toilet paper and paper towels, and large 55-gallon black trash bags. Please note that no animals are allowed inside the shelter. If you would like to learn more information, please visit their website.
Beacon Homeless
The Beacon homeless shelter will provide day shelter this Thursday through Saturday but will be closed this Sunday, 1/19, due to the marathon and open on MLK Day this Monday, 1/20. There is still more planning being conducted for next week, but they will be serving hot meals, and providing showers, and laundry can be done at the facility.
I reached out to The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management for a response to see if there are plans for the city to open up any warm shelters and their response is: “The City of Houston is monitoring the forecast and is prepared for the expected cold weather and possible precipitation. We’re coordinating with Houston Mayor Whitmire, Houston police, National Weather Service Houston, and other partners to review response plans and ensure our city is prepared.”
More information on shelters that will be available this week and next week is being developed, but as of now, these are the three shelters available to those without shelter and food. Also, make sure to donate to help save a life.
