Denver Opens Emergency Shelters as Freezing Temperatures Hit
Denver has activated its cold weather shelter plan as freezing temperatures approach. The city is opening extra overnight shelters and daytime warming centres to protect residents. Services will be available for individuals, families, and young people across multiple locations.
The City and County of Denver made the decision ahead of expected low temperatures. Overnight shelters will open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and close at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Transportation is provided from downtown shelters to cold weather sites for those in need.
Individual men can seek shelter at the Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Community Center on 2222 Lawrence St. Individual women have access to the Samaritan House Smith Road. Families with children can receive support at the Inn at the Highlands, located at 2601 Zuni Street, with intake for shelter vouchers starting at 9 a.m. Young people aged 12 to 24 can find refuge at Urban Peak on 1630 S. Acoma St. All currently operating recreation centres will also serve as daytime warming centres during regular business hours. Denver Public Library locations will remain open to the public as additional safe spaces.
The expanded shelter services aim to provide warmth and safety during the cold snap. Overnight accommodations, daytime warming centres, and transport options are now in place. Residents are encouraged to use the available resources as temperatures drop.
