LIST: Kansas City-area warming shelters open for frigid upcoming weather
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Temperatures are going to drop drastically this weekend, and that will be the start of about five days of sub-freezing days.
Some Kansas City-area homeless shelters are going to be warming shelters for those who don’t have a warm place to go.
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Here is a list of Kansas City community centers where you can stay warm during the day:
Garrison Community Shelter: 1124 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO; open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gregg/Klice Community Center: 1600 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO; open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Westport Roanoke Community Center: 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO; open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gamber Community Center: 4 SE Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, MO; open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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The following shelters will be open overnight:
Shelter KC: 1520 Cherry St, Kansas City, Mo. The shelter is open 24 hours a day.
KCK Cold Weather Shelter: 550 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The shelter opens at 6 p.m. until beds are full.
City Union Mission Men’s Center: 1108 E. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.
City Union Mission Family Center: 1310 Wabash Ave., Kansas City, Mo.; Call 816-474-4599 to make a reservation.
Shelter KC: 1520 Cherry St. Kansas City, Mo; make inquiries anytime.
The Lawrence Community Shelter: 3655 E. 25th Street, Lawrence, Kan.; check-in time 7 to 10 p.m.
City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation facilities: Function as warming centers during their operating hours and available to all residents.