Several cities across DFW are preparing for Tuesday's freezing temperatures by reminding residents of available resources for those experiencing homelessness.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in place from noon Tuesday until midnight. An Extreme Cold Warning for dangerous wind chills is in effect Tuesday night through Thursday.
IN FORT WORTH
Individuals in need of shelter are encouraged to go to regular emergency shelters, including Presbyterian Night Shelter and Union Gospel Mission. Families can seek shelter at The Salvation Army. If these shelters reach capacity, overflow facilities will be activated as necessary.
Residents can call 311 and press 9 to check shelter availability.
During the day, True Worth Place will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide additional support.
More information is available on the city’s Homeless Strategies webpage.
IN DALLAS
The following shelter will be activated on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Intake hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. and daily thereafter until the inclement weather comes to an end.*
*Hour may vary if extended in accordance with Chapter 45 of the City of Dallas Code by the Office of Homeless Solutions.
Austin Street
2929 Hickory St, Dallas, TX 75226
Fair Park – Grand Place Building
3701 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
IN DENTON
The City of Denton partners with Our Daily Bread to operate the Denton Community Shelter, a 24/7 facility. Our Daily Bread has increased its emergency shelter capacity from 136 to 206 beds/cots and temporarily lifted suspensions to ensure access to overnight emergency shelter for those in need. Volunteer support is needed – to help with ODB’s expanded operations, visit ourdailybreaddenton.org/volunteer.
In addition, The Salvation Army in Denton will maintain its existing capacity of 38 beds. They have temporarily suspended established bans and waived the five-day limit for overnight stays per individual to ensure access to overnight emergency shelter for those in need.
For more Denton resources, you can visit their website HERE.
IN RICHARDSON
Beginning Tuesday at 5 p.m. the City will open three 24-hour warming centers located in the lobbies at the following locations:
Richardson Police Department Administration Building 200 N. Greenville Ave.
Richardson Fire Department Station 3500 W. Lookout Dr.
Richardson Fire Department Station 63591 Park Vista Rd.
(NOTE: Warming centers are intended to provide temporary shelter and are not equipped with beds or other long-term amenities. Service animals are allowed, but not pets.)
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