Arctic cold is headed for West Michigan at the end of this week. If you are unable to stay warm during these frigid days, there are a number of shelters available for you to use.
Below are lists of warming shelters by county:
| LOCATION | ADDRESS & CONTACT | HOURS | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Community Center and Service Center at Westminster | 47 Jefferson Ave SE | Mon-Fri 8:00am – 3:00pm | Open November 17 – March 31 |
| Grand Rapids Public Library | grpl.org/locations Main Library: 616-988-5400 | All locations available during regular hours: grpl.org/locations | |
| In the Image | 4255 Kalamazoo Ave SE 616-456-6150 | Mon-Thurs 9:00am – 3:00pm | Open after Thanksgiving |
| Kent District Library | 616-784-2007 | All locations available during regular hours: kdl.org/locations | |
| Lotus Brew Coffee | 211 Diamond Ave SE 616-419-8613 | Weds 8:00am – 6:00pm Thurs-Sun 8:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Matthew’s House Ministries | 766 7th St NW 616-233-3006 | Mon-Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm | |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | 225 Commerce Ave SW 616-454-8249 | ||
| The Salvation Army(Fulton Heights) | 1235 Fulton St E 616-454-1459 | Mon-Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm | |
| The Salvation Army(Kent County) | 1215 Fulton St E 616-459-9468 | Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm | |
| West Grand Neighborhood Association | 754 Leonard St NW #2 616-451-0150 | Mon-Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm | |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | 47 Jefferson Ave SE 616-717-5581 | Mon-Weds 9:30am – 3:00pm |
Kalamazoo County
| LOCATION | ADDRESS & CONTACT | HOURS | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Ministry with Community | 500 N. Edwards St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-382-0287 ext. 1 | 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Adults only, no pets |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries | 448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo 269-345-2974 | Open all days when temperatures are below freezing, 9 AM – 4 PM | |
| Kalamazoo Public Library | https://www.kpl.gov/hours/ Administration: (269) 553-7800 | All locations open during regular hours: https://www.kpl.gov/hours/ | |
| Portage Zhang Senior Center | 203 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49002 | Mon & Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues-Thur: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Service dogs allowed, no other pets |
| Portage District Library | 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002 | Mon-Thur: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | 1515 Helen Ave., Portage 269-344-3966 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Lunch provided, service dogs allowed, no other pets |
| Salvation Army Kalamazoo | 1700 S. Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 | Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Service dogs allowed, no other pets |
Ottawa County
| LOCATION | ADDRESS & CONTACT | HOURS | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Gateway Mission Men’s Center | 643 S Waverly Ave, Holland | Open 24 hours | |
| Gateway Mission Women and Children’s Center | 356 Fairbanks Ave, Holland | Open 24 hours | |
| Refresh at First United Methodist Church | 57 W 10th St, Holland | Tues 8:00 to 11:00 am, Wed 5:30 to 8:00 pm | |
| Herrick District Library | 300 S River Ave, Holland | Daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | |
| Loutit Library | 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven | Tues & Wed from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | |
| Central Park Place | 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven | Tues & Wed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Muskegon County
| LOCATION | ADDRESS & CONTACT | HOURS | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission Community Resource Center | 1747 7th St, Muskegon (231) 714-4373 | Mon—Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission Men's Shelter | 400 W Laketon, Muskegon 231.727.6085 | ||
| Muskegon Rescue Mission Women & Family Shelter | 1691 Peck St, Muskegon 231.727.6010 | ||
| Muskegon Area District Library | See locations here | See hours by location here | |
| Hackley Public Library | 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon 231-722-8000 | Mon & Tue: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed-Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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