Congregate Cold Weather Shelter
During cold weather months, PACEM (People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry) coordinates overnight shelters for people with nowhere else to stay. “Congregate” means that shelter sites rotate every 1-2 weeks among faith-based organizations who lend their facilities to PACEM. Men and women stay at separate sites; non-binary folx may stay where they feel most comfortable. Services include cots with bedding in quiet group settings, hot dinners, restrooms, and case management services. Showers, laundry services, clinical services, medical care navigation, and help recovering from substance use disorders may also be available depending on partner organizations’ schedules and facilities.
- You have no other safe housing option for the night.
- You are age 18 or older.
- You can complete your basic activities of daily living independently.
- You agree to follow these safety guidelines:
- No guns, ammo, or weapons on site
- No violence
- No drug or alcohol use on site
- No discrimination, threats, or vulgarities
- Arrive no earlier than 5pm and depart no later than 7am
- Maintain quiet hours from 9pm to 6am
Call the phonelines from 5pm to 6:30am. Guests do not need to complete an intake prior to coming to a shelter. Intakes are completed on site from 5:30pm to 7pm. Current shelter sites can be found at PACEM's website.
Note: We provide this information as part of a guide. We do not manage or administer any of the programs included. If you want to tell us about your experience using this service, you can contact us. If you have a correction or update to the information listed, please fill out this form.
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