Our partners in news at ABC 57 News have compiled a list of warming centers around Michiana that’d we like to share as a public service for anybody who needs a warm place for shelter during the weekend storm and upcoming deep freeze:
Indiana (visit Indiana 211 for more information)
Elkhart County
Faith Mission of Michiana (801 Benham Ave., Elkhart)
- November 1 through March 31
- Overnight shelter open daily – 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. (arrive by 7 p.m.)
- Warming center open 24 hours daily
- Call 574-293-3406
- More info
Goshen Public Library (601 S. 5th St., Goshen)
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesdays – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fridays – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Call 574-533-9531
- More info
Guidance Ministries (216 N. 2nd St., Elkhart)
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Call 574-296-7192
- More info
Kosciusko County
Combined Community Services (1195 Mariners Drive Warsaw)
- Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for extreme temperatures
- Call 574-269-6019
- More info
Fellowship Missions (1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw)
- Mondays through Saturdays – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays – 1 to 4 p.m.
- Call 574-268-9555
- More info
LaGrange County
Parkview Hospital (207 N. Townline Road, LaGrange)
- Mondays through Fridays – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays – 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Call 260-463-9000
- More info
La Porte County
Keys to Hope Resource Center (1802 Franklin St., Michigan City)
- Mondays through Fridays – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST
- Saturdays and Sundays – 8 a.m. to noon CST
- Call 219-809-9903
- More info
Michigan City Fire Department (2510 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City)
- Mondays through Fridays – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Call 219-873-1440
- More info
Michigan City Public Library (100 E. 4th St., Michigan City)
- Mondays through Thursdays – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST
- Fridays and Saturdays – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST
- Call 219-873-3042
- More info
St. Joseph County
Charles Black Community Center (3419 W. Washington St., South Bend) – always open to the public
- CLOSED ON MLK JR. DAY (January 15)
- Mondays through Thursdays – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Fridays – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Saturdays and Sundays
- Call 574-233-0311
- More info
Howard Park Event Center (219 S. Saint Louis Blvd., South Bend) – always open to the public
- Mondays through Thursdays – 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Fridays – 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Sundays – 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Call 574-233-0311
- More info
O’Brien YMCA Recreation Center (321 E. Walter St., South Bend) – always open to the public
- Mondays through Fridays – 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturdays – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Call 574-233-0311
- More info
Michigan (visit Michigan 211 for more information)
Berrien County
Niles-Buchanan YMCA (905 N. Front St., Niles)
- Open during business hours
- Closed on Sundays
- More info
Niles District Library (620 E. Main St., Niles)
- Open during business hours
- Closed on Sundays
- More info
Niles Police Department
- Call 911 (for emergencies) or 269-683-1313 if you cannot travel to a location or need help outside of business hours
- More info
The Salvation Army – Benton Harbor (233 Michigan St., Benton Harbor)
- CLOSED FOR MLK JR. DAY (January 15)
- Shelter for single men over the age of 18
- 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Regular warming center
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Call 269-927-1353