Washtenaw County Winter Warming Centers
Daytime and Overnight Winter Warming Centers
In cooperation with OCED and other organizations throughout Washtenaw County, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) is providing emergency shelter for homeless individuals during the winter months.
No pre-registration necessary for daytime warming centers. For access to overnight warming centers, each client must call Housing Access of Washtenaw County (HAWC) and obtain a referral to the Delonis Center. More information is available by calling HAWC at (734) 961-1999 or visiting www.housingaccess.net. If you are seeking shelter after 5 pm, there will be onsite assistance provided at the Delonis Center (312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor).
Winter 2022-23
Please note that due to COVID-19 our sheltering options may change. Information will be updated as needed.
Click to view the 2023-24 SAWC Winter Shelter Programs Information Sheet
Daytime Warming Centers
Daytime shelter accommodations are available Monday to Friday at rotating locations. If you have any questions, please contact the Delonis Center at 734-662-2829.
| Location | Address | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Ypsilanti Freighthouse | 100 Market Place Ypsilanti | November 13, 2023 to March 31, 2024 Monday - Thursday, 8am to 6pm |
| Zion Lutheran Church | 1501 W. Liberty Ann Arbor | November 13, 2023 to December 1, 2023 Monday to Friday |
| Journey of Faith | 1900 Manchester, Ann Arbor | December 4, 2023 to December 15, 2023 Monday to Friday |
| First Baptist Church | 517 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor | December 18, 2023 to December 29, 2023 Monday to Friday |
| St. Mary's Student Parish | 331 Thompson Street Ann Arbor | January 1, 2024 to February 2, 2024 Monday to Friday |
| First Baptist Church | 517 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor | February 5, 2024 to February 16, 2024 Monday to Friday |
| First Congregational Church | 608 E, Williams Street Ann Arbor | February 19, 2024 to March 1, 2024 Monday to Friday |
| Journey of Faith | 1900 Manchester Road Ann Arbor | March 4, 2023 to March 29, 2023 Monday to Friday |
| Delonis Center | 312 W. Huron St. Ann Arbor | November 13, 2023 to March 31, 2024 Weekends only |
Overnight Warming Centers
The Delonis Center (312 W Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) offers an overnight warming center for those experiencing homelessness.
Shelter is available beginning at 7pm every night between November 7, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
The Delonis Center is also providing an option for ensuring homeless individuals throughout the county are able to travel to the warming center after 5 PM and on weekends.
Weather Havens
During extreme weather there will be additional shelter locations open during the day. The list of locations will be posted on this site and updated regularly.
Individuals needing to escape adverse cold conditions (real or wind chill temperature at 20 degrees or below) can temporarily stay at these weather havens before continuing on to their destination. Havens are open during agencies’ regular business hours”.
Please click here to see the 2023-2024 Winter Weather Haven Locations
Overnight Warming Centers
For questions, email Daniel Kelly.