Warming Centers Help Meet Increased Community Need for Winter Shelter
In response to the evolving community needs brought on by the continuing pandemic, the City of Tacoma, Metro Parks and community service providers are activating temporary warming centers this winter during inclement weather season.
The Warming Centers are established under the City’s broad authority to enact programs and regulations related to public health, safety and welfare. During the COVID 19 pandemic, in addition to the City previously declaring a state of emergency related to homelessness, the City has the ability to quickly adapt policy and allocate funding to provide shelter and resources to people living in encampments in Tacoma and to mitigate community health and safety risks related to COVID-19. As a result, contracts needed to establish the warming centers do not require City Council approval at this time.
Warming Center Operations
The temporary warming center is operated and managed 24-hours daily, seven days per week. Participants are provided sleeping mats, meals, showers, and connections to supportive services. Participants are required to wear masks, maintain social distancing and follow all other required safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Location |
Access |
Service Details |
Operating Dates |
Salvation Army
1110 S Puget Sound Ave
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Serves up to 30
Adult single men
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Walk-in day services are available
Contact (253) 719-2219
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January 28 - April 30 2021 |
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Note: this site will stop accepting new
clients on April 15
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Find additional shelter resources in our community.