Warming Centers Available In Glen Ellyn During Bitter Cold

GLEN ELLYN, IL — As bitterly cold temperatures continue, several warming centers in Glen Ellyn are opening their doors to give shelter to those in need. This list includes some of the warming centers in Glen Ellyn. Make sure to call ahead, if possible, to confirm availability.

First Presbyterian Church, 550 N. Main St.

Glen Ellyn's First Presbyterian Church serves as an interim/overnight shelter on Thursdays for DuPage Pads during the winter. The wheelchair accessible shelter is accessible via Metra and bus #715 and has a capacity of 65 persons.

Call 630-469-2007 to confirm before heading out.

First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, 535 Forest Ave.

First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn serves as a warming station interim/overnight shelter on Sundays for DuPage Pads. The shelter is wheelchair accessible and can be reached via Metra train.

Call 630-469-3096 to confirm availability before you head out.

Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St.

According to DuPage County Community Resource Information System (C.R.I.S.), Glen Ellyn Public Library functions as a warming center during bitterly cold weather. The library is open to Glen Ellyn residents during normal business hours.

Call 630-469-0879 to confirm availability and to make sure the library is functioning as a warming center before you go.

If you know a homeless family or individual in need of shelter during the winter, contact DuPage Pads Outreach at 630-682-3846.

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