Warming Center Extends Hours In Hamden Due To Inclement Weather

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden’s newly established “Warming Center” located at Grace & St. Peters Episcopal Church (2927 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden) will remain open with extended hours during the inclement weather event that is expected to impact Hamden this weekend, Mayor Curt Balzano Leng and Community Development Director Adam Sendroff announced Friday.

The Warming Center at Grace & St. Peters Church will be open and offering assistance from 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 through 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Warming Center will be staffed by two trained Columbus House employees, who will monitor the overnight and extended day shifts.

These locations are not “shelters,” as no beds will be provided. The locations will offer clean, safe, indoor overnight services to protect those in-need from harsh weather conditions, and who would likely otherwise spend their nights outdoors.

Residents wishing to contribute to the warming centers may do so by donating items such as non-perishable, pre-wrapped snack food items like protein bars, cookies, chips, and other snacks. Fruits such as apples, bananas, clementines, etc. are also requested, in addition to beverages including tea bags, coffee, instant hot-cocoa, sugar, non-dairy creamers, and bottled water. Columbus House respectfully requests that other items such as prepared foods and party leftovers be donated to other charities and community service outlets as applicable.

Donations of new socks, new underwear, gloves and hats are also welcome. Donations may be dropped off at the Keefe Community Center (11 Pine Street, Hamden) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Donation receipts will be available.

For more information, contact Community Development Director, Adam Sendroff, at 203-776-5978 ext. 1123 or asendroff@hamden.com.

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