EASTON, Pa. – Temperatures are tumbling around the region. Some areas are even dropping into the teens.

Groups and churches in Easton are wasting no time to open their doors for folks to keep warm.

69 News Reporter Cierra Genelle spoke with several warming shelter organizers who say they are just happy they can help those who need it the most this winter.

They are thanking the community for their support to do so.

It’s out of the kindness of their hearts that the groups spend days and nights making sure everyone stays toasty warm this winter.

“We’re structured in love. We serve in love,” said Minister Robert Beldo at Greater Shiloh Church. “We take care of these people.”

Greater Shiloh Church, Christ United Methodist Church and Safe Harbor Easton are all opening their doors with meals, beds and essentials, as the brisk chill quickly turns into a blistering freeze.

On Thomas Bright Avenue, Beldo said Greater Shiloh Church has a long-standing service for those in need and welcomes folks every Thursday and Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

“And this is all because of the donations and the giving that the people do in the community,” said Beldo.

“It’s really, really heartwarming to see.” said Elanie Ferrara, a volunteer at Christ United Methodist on West Berwick Street.

The church’s warming center is open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday.

It’s a time frame when Ferrera said folks have a safe space to sleep and can meet a new face or two.

“You get to know them and talk to them, and they’re, you know, just like a next-door neighbor,” said Ferrara.

Down the road, Safe Harbor Easton on Bushkill Drive is gearing up to open for the winter season.

“We’re very grateful to be starting this year because we almost didn’t get to run our winter shelter nights,” said Sarah Stehlin, Director of Development at Safe Harbor Easton.

Stehlin said thanks to help from their partners, funds were secured. Now they, too, can open their doors every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

“People in Easton will have somewhere to go every night and get out of the cold,” said Stehlin.

Donations are accepted at all three locations.

The shelters are open until March.