At a Glance
- Shelters opening in Dallas and Fort Worth as temperatures plunge.
- OurCalling opens a 300-person shelter at 1702 S. Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
- Salvation Army activates three warming centers across North Texas.
- Why it matters: Residents facing freezing weather now have safe places, hot meals, and outreach services to help them stay warm.
North Texas is bracing for another cold snap, prompting local charities to open warming shelters across Dallas and Fort Worth. The first shelter opens this evening at 5:30 p.m. on December 29, followed by three Salvation Army locations the same night.
OurCalling Shelter Opening
OurCalling will open an Inclement Weather Shelter at 5:30 p.m. on December 29. The facility at 1702 S. Cesar Chavez Boulevard can accommodate 300 people and offers sleeping space, hot meals, restrooms, and staff support.
Street Outreach Teams are actively searching for neighbors living outside, including those in wooded areas, underpasses, and other high-risk locations, according to an OurCalling spokesperson.
- Sleeping space
- Hot meals
- Restroom facilities
- On-site staff support
Salvation Army Shelters
The Salvation Army of North Texas is opening three overnight warming shelters in two counties on Monday evening. The centers are located at:
- Carr P. Collins Social Service Center – 5302 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
- Arlington Corps Community Center – 712 W. Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013
- Mabee Social Service Center – 1855 E. Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103
Additional locations are on standby, according to the Salvation Army.
Key Takeaways
- Shelters open across Dallas and Fort Worth to combat below-freezing temperatures.
- OurCalling can house up to 300 people and provides comprehensive support.
- Salvation Army offers three community-centered shelters in Dallas, Arlington, and Fort Worth.
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing, residents can rely on these shelters for safety and support.
