Community Organizations Offering Cold-Weather Sheltering on the Night of February 20
Posted On: February 19, 2025
With colder temperatures expected Thursday night, Feb. 20, Volusia County community organizations will open cold-weather shelters to assist residents without adequate heating or housing. Local organizations coordinate these shelters to provide warmth and safety for those in need.
The Neighborhood Center will open a cold-weather shelter at The Bridge, 421 S. Palmetto Ave., DeLand, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guests may stay overnight until about 8 a.m. and will receive breakfast before leaving. For more information, call The Neighborhood Center at 386-734-8120, ext. 601.
On the county’s east side, Halifax Urban Ministries is coordinating with local churches to provide cold-weather shelter services. While it does not operate its own cold-weather shelter, it partners with multiple churches to ensure individuals have a place to stay. Those in need of shelter or transportation should call Halifax Urban Ministries at 386-317-5886 as soon as possible.
