Due to the expected low temperatures, the below locations will be opening their Warming Centers to provide shelter for men, women, and families without adequate heat and/or those experiencing homelessness on Thursday, Dec. 11:
Seacoast Church Summerville
- 301 E. 5th N. Street, Summerville
- Admission Start: 9 p.m.
The Gum Street entrance will be open for warm clothes, pets, and food at 7 p.m. Pets will be accepted at a mobile shelter next to the warming center and will be eligible for free vaccinations and physical exam and food. Guests must leave warming center each morning at 7 a.m.
On weekdays, Tri County Link will provide free transportation to and from this center along their standard route. For questions about the Seacoast Summerville Warming Center or transportation to the Summerville location for the Warming Center, please text TRANSPORT to 320320, or choose the Warming Center option when calling 843-486-0193.
Holy City Missions at Aldersgate UMC
- 1444 Remount Road, North Charleston
- Admission: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
CARTA will provide transportation to and from this Center: Rt 13, drop-off and pick up at Remount Rd/Allison Ave.
Site specific questions can be directed to the office at Aldersgate: (843) 744-0283.
Get Notified of Warming Center Openings
Residents can monitor the following for information to find out when a center will open:
- Check local government websites and social media pages.
- Connect with Trident United Way by dialing 211 / visit sc211.org.
- Contact a local service provider or nonprofit.
- Stop by the nearest public library.
Visit the Notify Me page to receive texts or emails 24-48 hours in advance of openings.