Warming shelters available in Chickasha during cold blast

Jessica Lane, The Express-Star, Chickasha, Okla.
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Dec. 22—There are resources for local residents seeking shelter from the cold.

Lt. Crystal McFarland, with the Salvation Army of Grady and Caddo Counties said the following warming shelters are available:

Daytime

Linked Church (902 S. 9th St.) Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Heidi Helping the Homeless (428 S. 3rd St.) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nighttime

The Resurrection House/Life Skills Institute (701 W. Colorado Ave.) 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday through Sunday morning

These shelters are even available to those with stable housing but who many not have proper heating sources, McFarland said.

There are also resources for those who need blankets, hand warmers and other items to stay warm: The Salvation Army, Heidi Helping the Homeless, the Resurrection House, Michigan Avenue and T's Treasures.