Salvation Army opens temporary warming station and shelter at Center of Hope
Due to the upcoming expected cold weather, The Salvation Army of Fort Myers is opening its Center of Hope at 2400 Edison Ave. as a temporary warming station and shelter in coordination with Lee County partner agencies.
“With cold weather settling in, The Salvation Army is working collaboratively with Lee County Emergency Management, the Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services and other partner agencies to provide warmth and shelter to those experiencing homelessness.” said Major Ethan Frizell, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Fort Myers.
The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope at 2400 Edison Ave. will be open as a warming station beginning today, Thursday Jan. 23, and will have a limited number of shelter beds available to those in need.
Details:
• What: Salvation Army Cold Weather Warming Station and Shelter
• When: Thursday Jan. 23 through Friday Jan. 24
• Where: Center of Hope, 2400 Edison Ave., Fort Myers
• Who: Open to those needing shelter from the cold
In a time when many individuals and families are facing hardship, The Salvation Army remains dedicated to providing support and hope to our neighbors in need. We are thankful for the generous donors and volunteers who help make this possible.
For more information about the warming station or to learn how you can support The Salvation Army’s efforts, please contact David Asselin at 239-208-2245 or visit fortmyers.salvationarmyflorida.org.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 27 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to salvationarmyusa.org.