With the weather forecast showing temperatures quickly dropping in the coming days across North Texas, The Salvation Army has launched its holistic inclement weather services to help our most vulnerable neighbors stay safe and warm.
As of December 19, the following Salvation Army locations are activating their overnight warming shelters:
- Tarrant County:
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- The Arlington Corps Community Center at 712 W. Abram St.
- Denton County:
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- Denton Corps Community Center at 1508 E. McKinney St.
The J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center at 1855 E. Lancaster Ave. is also on standby to serve community members in Tarrant County.
While each shelter follows guidelines by the city and the county, exact protocols may vary depending on location. North Texas Area Command has established a threshold for activating overnight warming shelters, which relies on a forecast of 36 degrees or below, usually for more than two consecutive days.
The Salvation Army’s overnight warming shelters offer refuge from the cold, warm food and drink, emotional and spiritual care, clean-up kits, and assistance to individuals and families seeking comprehensive care. The threat of cold weather-related illnesses is a stark reality in the community, particularly for at-risk groups such as seniors, young children, individuals with chronic diseases, and those experiencing homelessness and poverty.
“We’re aware of the potentially catastrophic cold temperatures headed towards North Texas as it relates to our most vulnerable neighbors in need,” said Major Paul McFarland, area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “Because The Salvation Army is embedded in the communities where it serves, we can respond immediately when a disaster strikes or weather suddenly turns. Support during the winter months goes beyond providing temporary assistance — The Salvation Army will continue to help break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and homelessness at its warming shelters and all year long.”
As the largest social services provider in North Texas, The Salvation Army provides year-round support to all those facing poverty, addiction, and homelessness across Dallas, Rockwall, Tarrant, Ellis, Denton, and Collin counties. Its four shelters, two senior living facilities, and two in-shelter addiction recovery centers are housing 1,300 people per night, 12 food pantries are feeding 10,000 people per week, and three recovery programs are treating 500 people per week.
To donate to The Salvation Army’s preparation and relief efforts or find information on overnight warming shelters, visit SalvationArmyNorthTexas.org.
About The Salvation Army of North Texas
The Salvation Army of North Texas provides a range of services to combat poverty, addiction, and homelessness at 21 centers of operation in Dallas and Rockwall, Tarrant and Ellis, and Denton and Collin counties. Faithful to our mission, The Salvation Army enables God-empowered transformations of individuals and society through food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation, counseling, spiritual support, mentoring and job placement, and more. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyNorthTexas.org.
