Post from Community: As temperatures drop, the Milwaukee Continuum of Care will provide warming rooms for Milwaukee’s homeless | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Continuum of Care
November 8, 2019
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In response to low temperatures forecasted for next week, the following partners of the Milwaukee Continuum of Care will be providing overnight shelters for anyone unsheltered from the cold. Warming room locations will open on nights when temperatures are forecasted to be 20 degrees or below.
The Continuum of Care’s emergency shelters, Guest House of Milwaukee and Salvation Army of Milwaukee, have also recently expanded overnight shelter capacity to keep more people safe out of the cold weather. Additional Milwaukee warming room location information will be announced at a later date.
The following locations are available for those seeking safety from the cold during the daytime in Milwaukee County:
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All those seeking shelter, energy assistance or other supportive services in Milwaukee County should contact 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to community resources through any of the following means:
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ABOUT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE:
The Milwaukee Continuum of Care is a 100+ member strong consortium open to any organization or individual interested in services and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness. The Continuum meets monthly to work on issues and opportunities including grant opportunities and strategic planning. For more information, visit: