ORLANDO, Fla. — Several cozy shelters and warming centers across Central Florida are welcoming guests this week, offering safe and warm refuges for those in need of a comfortable place to stay.
Orange County
Orange County collaborates with HSN and other non-profits to provide temporary warming centers and increase capacity at existing shelters.
Coalition for the Homeless: 18 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801The Salvation Army Orlando: 624 Lexington Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 (Men only)Orlando Union Rescue Mission Project Hope: 3300 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808 (Single men only)
During cold-weather events, temporary warming centers are also available at specific recreation centers. Free LYNX bus transportation can be used for this purpose if you notify the driver that you’re going to a cold-weather shelter.
Osceola County
Osceola County collaborates with local churches to offer shelter, and free LYNX transportation is also available.
Seminole County
The Rescue Outreach Mission, located at 1701 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771, is the sole emergency shelter serving individuals and families in Seminole County, and it increases its capacity during cold weather.
Brevard County
Brevard County Emergency Management activates multiple locations when temperatures fall below a certain level.
Lifepointe Ministries Titusville Church: 4220 S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL(Opens at 9 p.m., serves dinner & breakfast)Central Brevard Sharing Center: 113 Aurora St, Cocoa, FL(Opens at 6 p.m., serves dinner & breakfast)Daily Bread At Melbourne First Church Of The Nazarene:2745 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL (Opens at 5 p.m., serves dinner & breakfast)
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