Warming centers in Canton extended due to extreme cold

The Repository
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CANTON – The city of Canton, in participation with Refuge of Hope and the Salvation Army, will continue offering warming centers this week for those in need.

SARTA will offer transportation, and the American Red Cross will provide cots and blankets. COVID-19 precautions must be honored, such as masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing.

Canton Police and Fire departments will assist in staffing the locations and checking on citizens who are outside in the cold weather. Citizens needing assistance may call 911. This is available to Canton residents.

The warming centers are as follows:

The Edward “Peel” Coleman Community Center (formerly known as the South East Community Center), is at 1400 Sherrick Rd. SE (330-489-3350). Guests must enter through the west door. Masks are required and available on site if needed. Cots and blankets will be available.

Hours of operation:

• Monday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 8 a.m.

• Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 27, at 8 a.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. through Friday, Jan. 28, at 8 a.m.

• Friday, Jan. 28, from 6 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m.

• Saturday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 30, at 8 a.m.

• Sunday, Jan. 30, from 6 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 31, at 8 a.m.

Refuge of Hope is at 715 Second St. NE (330-453-1785). Guests must enter

through door 3. Masks are required and available on site if needed. Hot beverages and food will be available.

Hours of operation:

• Monday, January 24 – Friday January 28 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (No overnight stays)

• Saturday, January 29 from 9:00 am to noon (No overnight stay)

The Salvation Army is at 420 Market Ave. S (330-453-0159). Masks are

required and temperatures will be taken. A light breakfast will be available from 9-10 a.m. and lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hours of operation:

• Tuesday, Jan. 25, through Friday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (No overnight stays)

SARTA will provide transportation to those who need to get to a warming center. Passengers may access SARTA from any regular stop to the Cornerstone Transit Center on Cherry Avenue SE. Once at the Cornerstone Transit center, utilize Route 110 for transportation to the Coleman Community Center. Let the bus driver know you are in route to the warming center, and there will be no fee.

Return transportation will be provided from the Coleman Community Center to Cornerstone Transit Center on Cherry Avenue SE free of charge by utilizing Route 110.

If transportation is needed when SARTA is not available, call 330-649-5800 for assistance.

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