As temperatures are expected to dramatically drop to below freezing across North Texas in the coming days, The Salvation Army is poised to respond with services our most vulnerable neighbors to stay safe and warm.
Because The Salvation Army is embedded in the communities where it serves, teams are already on the ground and can respond immediately when a disaster strikes or weather suddenly turns.
Based on the current forecast, overnight warming shelters will activate this week. Each shelter follows guidelines by the city and the county; exact protocols may vary depending on location.
In Dallas County, the Carr P. Collins Social Service Center and Garland Corps Community Center are open for inclement weather shelter.
The Garland facility is located at 451 West Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040 . 972-272-4531.
The Salvation Army’s warming shelters offer a safe place, warm food and drink, emotional and spiritual care, cleanup kits and assistance to stranded motorists, first responders, and individuals and families seeking refuge.
“The Salvation Army’s warming shelters are available for as many individuals and families as possible who will struggle with the upcoming freeze,” said Major Paul McFarland, area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “As temperatures drop, The Salvation Army will continue to keep hope alive and meet immediate and long-term community needs. Support during the winter months goes beyond providing temporary assistance — The Salvation Army will continue to help break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and homelessness all year long.”
Typically, The Salvation Army’s warming shelters activate when temperatures are lower than 36 degrees for more than two days in a row. More information on shelters will be available throughout the winter season.
As the largest social services provider in North Texas, The Salvation Army provides year-round support to all those facing poverty, addiction, and homelessness across Dallas, Rockwall, Tarrant and Ellis, and Denton and Collin counties. Each week, The Salvation Army of North Texas feeds 10,000 people through its 12 food pantries, treats 500 people through its three recovery programs, and houses 1,300 people through its six shelters and senior living centers.
To donate to The Salvation Army’s preparation and relief efforts or find information on warming shelters, visit SalvationArmyNTX.org.
About The Salvation Army of North Texas
The Salvation Army of North Texas provides a range of services to combat poverty, addiction, and homelessness at 17 centers of operation in Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis, and Denton and Collin counties. Faithful to our mission, The Salvation Army enables God-empowered transformations of individuals and society through food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation, counseling, spiritual support, mentoring and job placement, and more. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyNTX.org.