Last updated: 01/16/2026

Emergency Warming Centers

Emergency warming centers will open over the weekend due to low overnight temps. An emergency daytime warming center will also be available due to closures for the MLK Day holiday.

  • Saturday, January 17, 8 p.m. — St Paul’s United Methodist Church
  • Sunday, January 18, 8 a.m. — St Paul’s Community Center
  • Sunday, January 18, 8 p.m. — St Paul’s United Methodist Church
  • Monday, January 19, 8 a.m. — St Paul’s Community Center
  • Monday, January 19, 8 p.m. — St Paul’s United Methodist Church

Warming centers are separate from shelter waitlists and don't provide beds. Please call 2-1-1 for assistance with transportation.

Overnight Shelters

Adults

Cherry Street Mission

Open 24 hours; coats and blankets are also available. Additional cots are now available.

1501 Monroe St.
Adults

St. Paul's Community Center

Open 5:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. daily; breakfast served in the morning. The Winter Crisis Shelter is also open now.

230 13th St.

Daytime Warming Centers

Warming centers are available across Lucas County to residents during winter storm events.

Use the map below to find a warming center near you. Click on the dots to view the hours of operation for each location.

Please note most warming centers will be closed for the MLK Day holiday on Monday, January 19.

Are you part of an organization that can serve as a warming center? Sign-up to join the map of shelters by completing the form.

Become a warming center

Other Assistance

Housing

United Way 211

Connecting residents to overnight shelter and housing resources.

unitedwaytoledo.org