Warming Shelter Open In Cartersville Through The Weekend

CARTERSVILLE, GA — As temperatures drop below freezing overnight, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville has established a warming center for anyone in need.

The warming shelter at the church, located at 112 N Church Street in Cartersville, will remain open through Jan. 31. The hours are:

• Tuesday, Jan. 25: open at 5 p.m. and close Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 26: open at 8:30 p.m. and close Thursday at 7:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 27: open at 5 p.m. and close Friday at 7:30 a.m.
• Friday, Jan. 28: open at 8:30 p.m. and close Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 29: open at 5 p.m. and close Sun. at 6:30 a.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 30: open at 8 p.m. and close Mon. at 7:30 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 31: open at 5 p.m. and close Tues. at 7:30 a.m.

More than a dozen people come in each day for shelter and a meal, Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter said in a Facebook post. There will be a Good Neighbor staff member or volunteer onsite every night.

Meals and supplies are covered for the warming shelter, but there are other ways to get involved and donate to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. The shelter wants to order twin size air mattresses for guests at the warming shelter, that then can be stored until the next need. To make a donation to help with this total cost, visit online.

If you come in contact with any individuals needing shelter, direct them to the warming shelter or contact Justin Greene at anytime to arrange transportation. His Good Neighbor Shelter work cell phone number is 470-601-4243. That number can be given to anyone.