We have information cards available to let potential guests know about the Warming Center and the circumstances under which it will open. If you would like a supply of these cards to hand out, please call our office at (805) 574-1638.
**Please note: families will be able to utilize this year's Warming Centers, and guests will be screened for 290 offenses upon entry**
Where & When:
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights (12/12, 12/13, and 12/14)
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
South County Regional Center
800 W. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande – Next to Library.
Transportation: Transportation will be provided for these openings.
- Pickup at Oceano duck pond at 5:15PM
- Pickup at Ramona Park at 5:25 PM
- Pickup at Fin’s Restaurant at 5:35 PM
- Pickup at St. Anthony’s at 5:45 PM
- Pickup at the Outlet bus stop at 5:55 PM
- Drop off at the regional center at 6:15 PM
On Thursday morning:
- Pickup at the regional center at 7:00 AM
- Drop off at the outlet bus stop at 7:15 AM
- Drop off at St. Anthony’s at 7:25 AM
- Drop off at Finn’s Restaurant at 7:35 AM
- Drop off at Ramona Park at 7:45 AM
- Drop off at Oceano Duck Pond at 7:55 AM
Adults seeking shelter from the storm are invited to utilize the Warming Center for overnight sleeping. At the center, overnight guests will be provided a safe dry place to sleep and a hot meal. Unfortunately, the facility cannot accept pets. Guests are asked to not arrive before 5:30 p.m. and come no later than 8:00 p.m. The center will close by 7:00 a.m. each morning. Sleeping cots and bedding will be provided as available.
The Center has an open door policy. Sobriety is not a condition for entry, however no drugs or alcohol are permitted on site. Families will be permitted to stay at the Warming Center this season - we will be doing a mandatory 290 Screening. Once at the shelter, guests will not be permitted to re-enter if they choose to leave. Meals and services are provided for overnight guests only.
The Warming Center may be activated on future dates, depending on weather conditions that include a 50% or greater chance of rain or temperatures at or below 38 degrees. For up to date information about operation of the warming center, call (805) 202-3615.
Notification Options:
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Text "Add Me" with your Name to 805-295-1501 to receive automatic text updates to your cell phone for when the Warming Center will open. *If you previously texted 805-710-4330 to be added, please resend your text to 805-295-1501.
- Email info@5chc.org to be added to our Warming Center Notification email list.
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You may also call our Warming Center hotline at 805-202-3615 for a voicemail recording or check our Facebook page: 5CitiesHomelessCoalition.
On-site contact, and information number:
805-295-1501 – On-site Contact
805-202-3615 – Warming Center Information Line
Donations & Volunteers:
Donations (ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW): 5CHC is currently taking donations of NEW sweatshirts, sweatpants, socks, and underwear. Food Items: Coffee (reg &
decaf), tea, hot chocolate, cereal, granola bars, peanut butter & jelly, and individually packaged juice, crackers, cookies, and chips.
If you would like to volunteer: Please contact Jorge Gonzales, Warming Center Operations Coordinator, at (805) 295-1501, jorge.gonzales@5chc.org.
*Note: You must be 18yrs. or older to volunteer.
