Cold weather shelter open tonight

With this week’s forecast putting overnight temperatures in the 20s (or lower) finding a place to keep warm is going to be a real issue for some Richmonders. At least for tonight, the City of Richmond’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be open for those who need it. The shelter is located at Sixth Mount […]

December 6, 2010; 11:14 AM • by Valerie Catrow

With this week’s forecast putting overnight temperatures in the 20s (or lower) finding a place to keep warm is going to be a real issue for some Richmonders.

At least for tonight, the City of Richmond’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be open for those who need it. The shelter is located at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church at 14 West Duval Street. It’s open from 7pm tonight to 6am tomorrow. Food is not provided and pets are not allowed.

From the city’s press release:

Residents in need of overnight shelter are asked to report to Commonwealth Catholic Charities Central Intake by 5 p.m. today for a comprehensive intake and referral to the appropriate shelter. Commonwealth Catholic Charities Central Intake is located at the Freedom House Conrad Center, 1400 Oliver Hill Way, next to Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and Richmond City Jail. A referral to the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be provided to individuals who are not eligible for an existing shelter or if all available beds have been filled.

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Elderly or disabled residents can also contact Senior Connections for assistance at (804) 343-3000, Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Even if you aren’t in need of this assistance, be sure to pass the info along should you meet someone who does.