We work together with the All Neighbors Coalition to end homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties.​

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Inclement Weather Shelters Available

Please be aware that not every shelter is open every night. Shelters will open if the temperature triggers their activation.

Dallas County Shelters:
  • Fair Park
  • Garland Overnight Warming Shelter (GLOWS)
    • Salvation Army – Garland: 435 S Fifth St, Garland, TX 75040
    • Visit their website
  • ICAN Inclement Weather Shelter – Church of Christ Irving
    • 1750 East Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062
    • Contact at 972-986-8989
  • Oak Lawn Methodist Church
    • 3014 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75218
    • Visit their website or call 972-432-5895
  • Sharing Life WARM (Weather Activated Relief of Mesquite)
    • Highway 80 in Mesquite, Texas
    • Visit their website or call 972-779-0568
Collin County Shelters:
  • McKinney Emergency Overnight Warming Station (MEOWS)
    • Salvation Army – McKinney: 600 Wilson Creek Pkwy., McKinney, TX 75069
    • Visit their website or call 214-945-4637
  • Plano Overnight Warming Station (POWS)
    • Salvation Army- Plano: 3528 E. 14th St. Plano, TX 75074
    • Visit their website or call 214-988-9434

The Salvation Army has 9 cooling stations in operation across North Texas. The City of Dallas’ and the City of Plano’s libraries and recreation centers are open to the public during normal business hours. As long as the city facilities have power, they will remain open during normal business hours, so residents have a place to cool down.

 

Weekend Resources:

Saturday

  • Dallas libraries and recreation centers are open.
  • Salvation Army of North Texas is operating Carr P. Collins Social Service Center from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
    • Address: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235
  • Our Calling is open 8:30am until 1 hour after the heat index is below 105.
    • Address: 1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
 

Sunday

  • Salvation Army of North Texas is operating Carr P. Collins Social Service Center from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
    • Address: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235

Sunday

  • Salvation Army of North Texas is operating Carr P. Collins Social Service Center from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
    • Address: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235
  • Austin Street Center opens Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 10:00am until 6:00pm.
    • Address: 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas, Texas, 75226
  • Several recreation centers will be opening on Sundays. Please click here to see the highlighted recreation centers that are open.

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Are you currently experiencing homelessness? Call the Homeless Crisis Helpline at 888-411-6802 to receive information and resources.

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Resource Directory

211 Texas – Find social services resources by your zip code

AuntBertha.com/ – Find social services resources by your zip code and other advanced search criteria

Our Calling – A downloadable app for smartphones

Youth Resource Guide

Municipal Government Housing Programs

City of Balch Springs 972-286-4477 ext 125

City of Dallas 214-670-5988

Dallas Housing Authority 214-951-8300

Garland Housing Agency 972-205-3391

City of Grand Prairie 972-237-8176

City of Irving 972-721-2667

City of Mesquite 972-216-6424

General Services

AIDS Services of Dallas 214-941-0523

CitySquare (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-823-8710

Housing Crisis Center 214-828-4244

Jewish Family Services 972-437-9950

Rainbow Days, Inc. (Educational Programming) 214-887-0726

Salvation Army Carr P. Collins Social Service Center (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-424-7050

The Stewpot (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-746-2785

Under 1 Roof (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-343-4000

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