St. Pete Standard

Cold night shelters in St. Petersburg, Florida will be open on Saturday night, January 20, according to an announcement by the Homeless Leadership Alliance. The shelters will provide a warm and safe place to sleep, and some sites will also serve a meal. The decision to activate the shelters is based on the National Weather Service's forecast of the "feels like" temperature dropping to 40 degrees or below between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The following cold weather shelters in St. Pete are available to adult men and women:

- Northwest Presbyterian Church: Located at 6330 54th Ave. N., the shelter will be open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

- Salvation Army: Located at 1400 4th St. S., the shelter will be open from 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

- Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg: Located at 100 Mirror Lake Dr. N., the shelter will be open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please note that this location requires the use of stairs.

- WestCare Turning Point: Located at 1810 5th Ave. N., the shelter will be open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Families with children will be placed in family shelters on cold nights, if space is available. Families should contact 2-1-1, Tampa Bay Cares, Inc., for information about family shelters.

For additional shelter locations throughout Pinellas County, visit www.PinellasHomeless.org/coldnightshelters.

In order to support the Cold Night Shelter Program, individuals can volunteer or donate at www.PinellasHomeless.org/coldnightshelters.

The activation of these cold night shelters aims to provide a temporary solution for those experiencing homelessness in St. Petersburg during extreme weather conditions. By offering a warm and safe place to sleep, the shelters help protect individuals from the harsh cold temperatures.

"The shelters will open at the times shown below. Shelter guests are accepted until the shelter is full. All sites provide a warm and safe place to sleep, and many sites also serve a meal," stated the Homeless Leadership Alliance.

As the temperatures drop, it is crucial for community members to be aware of these shelter options and inform those in need. By spreading the word and supporting the Cold Night Shelter Program, individuals can make a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness in St. Pete.