Cold weather is coming to the Ozarks. Warming centers and shelters will be open for the homeless and less fortunate. The warming shelters are open between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. from now thru March 1, if temps overnight are expected colder than 32 degrees..
Here is a list of those shelters for both men and women and families if you are in need.
| East Sunshine Church of Christ | 3721 E Sunshine | 417-408-8076 | Men’s Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Grace United Methodist Church | 600 S Jefferson | 417-869-0765 | Women’s Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | 1500 S Campbell Ave | 417-865-1335 | Adult Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Pets welcome. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Unity Church of Springfield | 2214 E Seminole St | 417-887-2214 | Adult Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| The Connecting Grounds | 4341 W Chestnut Expy | 417-986-2552 | Family Shelter. Pets welcome. Call ahead to ensure there is space. Shelter open November 1-March 31. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | 1609 N. Summit Ave. | 417-869-3646 | Men’s Shelter open the two coldest nights of the week when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Revive 66 | 3839 W Chestnut Expy | 417-894-1167 | Adult Shelter. Pets Welcome. These are normally $10 to rent but are free on nights when the crisis cold weather shelters open. |