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URGENT: Winter Storm Resources for Unsheltered Neighbors

Do you need help accessing housing, health care or other services? The Night Ministry and other Chicago-based organizations are here to help. Use this list of resources for assistance.

November 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Cook County from 9 PM tonight (11/9) through noon Monday (11/10). Lake effect snow may significantly impact Monday morning conditions.

For organizations serving unsheltered individuals, please share these warming resources:

24/7 ACCESS:

  • SPARC (Shelter Placement and Resource Center) – 2241 S Halsted St | 312-748-5728 Open 24/7 for single adults seeking shelter placement, meals, laundry/showers, and overflow beds
  • Chicago Police District Stations – Available 24/7 for warming and shelter connections

MONDAY, NOV 10 (9 AM – 5 PM): Six DFSS Community Service Centers will be open as warming centers:

  • Englewood Center – 1140 W. 79th St
  • Garfield Center – 10 S. Kedzie Ave
  • MLK Center – 4314 S. Cottage Grove
  • North Area Center – 845 W. Wilson Ave
  • South Chicago Center – 8650 S. Commercial Ave
  • Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: All six DFSS Senior Centers (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM), plus Chicago Park District facilities, Chicago Public Libraries, and City Colleges are available for warming relief.

???? Find locations: Warming Center Map on Chicago’s Data Portal or call 3-1-1

Let’s work together to ensure no one faces this storm without shelter.

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