As West Michigan prepares for bitter cold and snow in the coming week, several organizations are available to help with warming centers.
Near the lakeshore, people should contact the Muskegon Rescue Mission by calling 211 or 231.727.6085.
In Grand Rapids, the city's Homeless Outreach Team will be checking places where those experiencing homelessness usually gather and urging them to go to warming centers.
Individuals can also go to any of the following centers:
- Degage Ministries |114 S. Division Ave.| 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily | Open Door offered 24 hours a day
- Heartside Ministries |54 S. Division Ave.| 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
- Mel Trotter Ministries |225 Commerce Ave. SW| 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
- Mel Trotter Ministries at Purple East |250 Ionia Ave. SW| 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
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