Temperatures in Denver and across Colorado will drop dangerously low this weekend, with highs only in the teens and lows dipping below zero. Adding snow to the mix on Friday night into Saturday makes it essential to know where you can go to stay warm.
Here’s a guide to emergency shelters in various cities to help you stay safe and comfortable.
Arvada:
Mission Arvada at 7500 W. 57th Ave. will open its doors when temperatures fall below 20°F or if snow exceeds 6 inches.
Up to 40 adults can stay overnight from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Guests need to sign up in advance between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday to Friday. Call 720-334-8584 to confirm availability.
Aurora:
Aurora’s Day Resource Center, at 3387 E. 19th Place, no longer serves as an overnight shelter but provides transport to shelters between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The city’s Cold Weather Outreach Team will support people experiencing homelessness during this extreme weather.
Boulder:
Boulder’s Extreme Weather Shelter at 4869 N. Broadway will be open all weekend. Women and nonbinary individuals can contact Haven Ridge (303-447-9602), while youth under 24 can access TGTHR’s The Source daily from noon to 5:30 p.m.
Denver:
Denver offers various shelters:
- Lawrence Street Community Center (men)
- Samaritan House (women)
- Urban Peak (youth aged 15-20)
- Stone Creek shelter and other locations for families and overflow needs.
For assistance, families can call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366.
Douglas County:
Call 211 for shelter options or contact Catholic Charities and local outreach programs like HEART and the Parker Task Force.
Fort Collins:
Men and women can visit the Rescue Mission at 316 Jefferson St., while families should contact the Samaritan House (970-484-5010). Women may also seek help at Community of Christ Church.
Greeley:
The Housing Navigation Center at 870 28th St. is open during the day and night. Families can reach out to the Guadalupe Community Center at 970-353-6433.
Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan:
HAAT Force and Movement 5280 provide shelter. HAAT Force is at 4300 S. Lincoln St., and Movement 5280 is at 3190 S. Grant St. Call 720-483-7864 for help.
Evergreen:
EChO Shelter at 27888 Meadow Drive operates nightly from late October to May. Register first by calling 303-670-1796.
Jefferson County:
Libraries serve as warming centers during the day. Families needing overnight shelter can contact The Action Center at 303-237-7704.
Lakewood:
The shelter at Recovery Works, 8000 W. Colfax Ave., is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Westminster:
Emergency shelter is available at The Mac, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. The city also provides hotel vouchers.
Staying warm during extreme weather is critical. Use these resources to stay safe. For real-time updates, check local websites or call the numbers provided.
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