Warming stations across Michiana - Winter 2023-2024

A number of warming stations are available for residents across Michiana this winter. This list will be updated throughout the season.


Indiana (visit Indiana 211 for more information)

Elkhart County

Faith Mission of Michiana (801 Benham Ave., Elkhart)

  • November 1 through March 31
    • Overnight shelter open daily - 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. (arrive by 7 p.m.)
    • Warming center open 24 hours daily
  • Call 574-293-3406
  • More info

Goshen Public Library (601 S. 5th St., Goshen)

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Tuesdays - 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Fridays - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Call 574-533-9531
  • More info

Guidance Ministries (216 N. 2nd St., Elkhart)

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Call 574-296-7192
  • More info

Kosciusko County

Combined Community Services (1195 Mariners Drive Warsaw)

  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for extreme temperatures
  • Call 574-269-6019
  • More info

Fellowship Missions (1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw)

  • Mondays through Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Sundays - 1 to 4 p.m. 
  • Call 574-268-9555
  • More info

LaGrange County

Parkview Hospital (207 N. Townline Road, LaGrange)

  • Mondays through Fridays - 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays - 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Call 260-463-9000
  • More info

La Porte County

Keys to Hope Resource Center (1802 Franklin St., Michigan City)

  • Mondays through Fridays - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST
  • Saturdays and Sundays - 8 a.m. to noon CST
  • Call 219-809-9903
  • More info

Michigan City Fire Department (2510 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City)

  • Mondays through Fridays - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time
  • Call 219-873-1440
  • More info

Michigan City Public Library (100 E. 4th St., Michigan City)

  • Mondays through Thursdays - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST
  • Fridays and Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST
  • Call 219-873-3042
  • More info

St. Joseph County

Charles Black Community Center (3419 W. Washington St.) 

  • Mondays through Thursdays - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
  • Fridays - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Closed Saturdays and Sundays 

Howard Park Event Center (219 S. Saint Louis Blvd., South Bend) - always open to the public

  • Mondays through Thursdays - 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Fridays - 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Sundays - 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Call 574-233-0311
  • More info

Miracle Revival Church (415 W. La Salle Avenue - South Bend)

  • Open 7 days a week - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

O'Brien YMCA Recreation Center (321 E. Walter St., South Bend) - always open to the public

  • Mondays through Fridays - 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
  • Saturdays - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sundays - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Call 574-233-0311
  • More info



Michigan (visit Michigan 211 for more information)

Berrien County

Niles-Buchanan YMCA (905 N. Front St., Niles)

  • Open during business hours 
    • Closed on Sundays
  • More info

Niles District Library (620 E. Main St., Niles)

  • Open during business hours 
    • Closed on Sundays
  • More info

Niles Police Department

  • Call 911 (for emergencies) or 269-683-1313 if you cannot travel to a location or need help outside of business hours
  • More info

The Salvation Army - Benton Harbor (233 Michigan St., Benton Harbor)

  • CLOSED FOR MLK JR. DAY (January 15)
  • Shelter for single men over the age of 18
    • 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Regular warming center
    • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Call 269-927-1353

Spero House Niles - 603 N. 2nd St., Niles

  • Sunday, January 14 - 6 to 10 p.m. 
  • Monday, January 15 - 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 16 - 6 to 10 p.m.
  • More info
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