Where To Find Winter Warming Centers In Southwest Michigan

As we all saw over the Thanksgiving weekend, the winter isn't just on its way anymore, it has arrived and has done so in full force. The temperatures have quickly dropped below freezing and we have already witnessed both regular and lake effect snow this year. As many of us will say and are used to, it seems as though we are in for a traditional Michigan winter.

Those of us that are from Michigan or have lived here for an extended period of time know how hard the winter can be on us, especially those of us that live near the lakeshores. There is already significant levels of snow throughout the state and we are preparing for another storm to make its way through the Mitten State.

With that being said, the temperatures over the next couple of months are going to continue to drop and remain below freezing. This instantly takes my mind and the mind of many others to those who are less fortunate or dealing with homelessness, as they are stuck to deal with these harsh conditions in Southwest Michigan.

Southwest Michigan has many people and organizations that are taking the time and care to provide a warm space and resources for these individuals, so they don't have to suffer through the winter. Below is a list of the warming centers in Southwest Michigan and some of the services they offer:

Benton Harbor:

Salvation Army Benton Harbor (233 Michigan St.)

• Call for availability at 269-927-1353

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Train Depot (200 Depot Dr.)

• Open 24 hours a day

Bangor

Bangor Train Depot (541 Railroad St.)

• Open 24 hours a day

Decatur

Decatur Police Department Lobby (114 N. Phelps St.)

• Available for overnight stays

Niles

City of Niles Community Development (508 E. Main St.)

• Call for availability at 269-683-4700

Salvation Army Niles (424 N 15th St.)

• Call for availability at 269-684-2660

Kalamazoo

Ministry With Community

500 N. Edwards St., Kalamazoo

• Monday-Sunday 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• They will provide breakfast and lunch, showers, laundry, and other necessities.
• (269) 343-6073
• https://ministrywithcommunity.org/

Westminster Presbyterian Church

• 1515 Helen Ave., Portage
• Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• They will provide food.
• (269) 344-3966
• https://www.wpcportage.org/

Kalamazoo Gospel Mission

• 448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
• Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
• Entrance will be allowed at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3 p.m.
• (269) 345-2974
• https://www.kzoogospel.org/

The Salvation Army

• 1700 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
• Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.

Lansing

New Hope Community Center

• 430 N Larch Street, Lansing
• Day Shelter open Monday-Friday
• Meals are served at 7 am, 11:30 am, and 4:30 pm, M-F and at 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun.
• Veteran law clinic for disabled unhoused clients.
• Sparrow clinic available.

Lansing City Rescue Mission

• Men’s Shelter: 607 E Michigan, Lansing
• Women and Children’s Shelter: 2216 S Cedar, Lansing
• https://www.bearescuer.org/

City of Lansing Foster Community Center

• 200 N Foster Street, Lansing
• Phone: 517-483-4233
• Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
• Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

City of Lansing Gier Community Center

• 2400 Hall Street, Lansing
• Phone: 517-483-4313
• Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
• Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

City of Lansing Letts Community Center

• 1220 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing
• Phone: 517-483-4051
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

City of Lansing Schmidt Community Center

• 5825 Wise Road, Lansing
• Phone: 517-483-6686
• Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
• Weekend Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

South Lansing Library

• 3500 S Cedar Street, Lansing
• Phone: 517-272-9840
• Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

CADL Downtown Library

• 401 S Capitol Avenue, Lansing
• Phone: 517-367-6350
• Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

CATA Transportation Center

• 420 S Grand Avenue, Lansing
• Phone: 517-394-1100
• Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Weekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Advent House

• 743 N Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing
• (517)485-4722

Jackson

Jackson Interfaith Shelter

• 414 South Blackstone Street, Jackson
• (517) 789-8735
• https://www.interfaithshelter.com/

Battle Creek

Battle Creek Shelter

• 209 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek
• (269) 753-1270
• https://bchomelessshelter.com/

SHARE Center

• 120 Grove Street, Battle Creek
• (269) 964-8113
• https://sharecenterbc.org/

Haven of Rest Ministries

• 11 Green Street, Battle Creek
• (269) 965-1148
• https://thehavenbc.org/

First Congregational Church

• 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek
• (269) 965-1225
• https://www.fccbc.org/
• Emergency overflow shelter and day center