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.
For access to the daytime or 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).
Below is a list of daytime and overnight warming shelter locations available between November 12, 2018 through April 1, 2019.
Daytime Warming Centers
Weekday daytime shelter accommodations are available at local churches. Most locations will be open as a shelter on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. Please contact the Delonis Center for the specific times for each congregation at 734-662-2829.
| Location | Address | Dates |
|---|
| Journey of Faith | 1900 Manchester, Ann Arbor | December 3 - 14 |
| Trinity Lutheran | 1400 West Stadium, Ann Arbor | December 17 - 31 |
| St. Mary's Student Parish | 331 Thompson, Ann Arbor | January 1 - 31 |
| First Congregational | 608 East William, Ann Arbor | February 1 - 28 (Mon, Wedn, Fri) |
| First Baptist Church | 517 East Washington, Ann Arbor | February 1 - 28 (Tues. & Thurs.) |
| TBD | TBD | March 1 - 15 |
| Journey of Faith | 1900 Manchester, Ann Arbor | March 18 - 29 |
Weekend daytime shelter is available at the Delonis Center, 312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, from 8 AM to 7 PM.
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 6:30 pm every night between November 12, 2018 and April 1, 2019. There is also onsite dinner provided at 5 pm.
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. Please call 734-662-2829, ext. 238 for transportation to the overnight warming center.
Winter Weather Havens
During extreme weather there will be additional shelter locations open during the day. The list of locations will be posted on the OCED website and updated regularly.
For questions, email Daniel Kelly.
View the SAWC Warming Center flyer.