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.

LocationAddressDates
Ypsilanti Freighthouse 
100 Market Place
Ypsilanti
November 13, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Monday - Thursday, 8am to 6pm
Zion Lutheran Church1501 W. Liberty
Ann Arbor
November 13, 2023 to December 1, 2023
Monday to Friday
Journey of Faith1900 Manchester,
Ann Arbor
December 4, 2023 to December 15, 2023
Monday to Friday
First Baptist Church517 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 Church517 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 Faith1900 Manchester Road
Ann Arbor
March 4, 2023 to March 29, 2023
Monday to Friday
Delonis Center312 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.