Click here for an interactive map of locations to stay warm during the day.
PLEASE NOTE! First Christian Church, 1314 SW Park Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County, is CLOSED due to a burst pipe.
Severe weather shelters are remaining open overnight Tuesday, Jan. 16, closing tomorrow, Jan. 17, at 8 a.m.
The following warming site will open at 5:30 p.m. but will close at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, to provide day services.
- Bud Clark Commons, 650 N.W. Irving St., Portland(link is external) (entrance on the righthand side as you down Irving from Broadway), operated by Transition Projects and Multnomah County
Anyone seeking shelter should contact 211info(link is external) by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155. 211info staff are available to identify shelters, warming centers, and review transportation options 24/7 for Multnomah County.
No one seeking shelter will be turned away. All sites will welcome pets and be accessible to people with disabling conditions. Free transportation to warming shelters will be available by calling 2-1-1 or through TriMet.
TriMet will not turn away anyone traveling to or from a warm place who is unable to pay fare while shelters are open. Those seeking shelter should inform their bus operator they are heading to or from a warming shelter or space.
Please be advised of TriMet disruptions. MAX light rail service remains suspended Jan. 16, with the exception of the Blue Line. Riders should check trimet.org/alerts(link is external) and expect major delays. Those seeking a ride should try to wait in a warm place as long as possible.
If you are concerned about someone you see during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.
If someone is unsheltered and their life appears to be in danger, call 9-1-1 for medical attention.
Volunteering to support our warming shelters
Multnomah County warming shelters are seeking community volunteers immediately and in the coming days. Anyone is encouraged — especially people who have volunteered before and those with experience in human services and health-related settings — to join us.
Find all available shift opportunities, and training modules, and sign up to help save lives here(link is external). **NOTE: Only the “Bloodborne Pathogens” course is required. All others are recommended.**
Support people living outside
In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds and supports more than 2,000 shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open daily, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.
Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community during cold weather, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.
Many organizations providing aid to people experiencing homelessness also partner with community volunteers to offer their services. Find a list of agencies who welcome volunteers and find links to their opportunities to help. 211info also has a winter-focused donations site(link is external).