Watershed Voice’s warming shelter resource list

As winter continues and temperatures stay unbearably cold, Watershed Voice has compiled a list of warming centers in St. Joseph and Cass counties. If you know of any additional resources, please share them with maxwell@watershedvoice.com so they can be added to this list.

St. Joseph County warming centers

Overnight / Evening Warming Shelters

Gracepoint Church — Sturgis
Address: 26268 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI
Hours: Evening and overnight during extreme cold; typically opens at 6 p.m. with overnight stays through the morning. Doors close around 10 p.m. to lock the door for everyone’s safety, however, people can still come in with director’s approval or first responder drop-off past 10 p.m. Can also provide transportation in Sturgis area.
Conditions: Operates when the “real-feel” temperature is around 9 degrees or lower (confirmation recommended before arrival).
Phone: 269-651-4227

Daily Harvest Church — Three Rivers
Address: 205 N. Main St., Three Rivers, MI (next to Subway)
Hours: Overnight shelter during extreme cold; doors lock at 9 p.m.
Conditions: Overnight shelter currently available to men only. Guests must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Operates when temperatures fall below approximately 32 degrees.
Phone: 325-725-9045

Daytime Warming Centers (No Overnight Accommodations)

Commission on Aging — Three Rivers
Address: 1200 W. Broadway St., Three Rivers, MI
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Phone: 269-279-8083

Sturgis Enrichment Center (Commission on Aging)
Address: 306 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Phone: 269-279-8083

Three Rivers First United Methodist Church
Address: 215 N. Main St., Three Rivers, MI
Hours: Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Notes: Daytime warming only; no overnight shelter.

Cass County warming shelters

Cass County Council on Aging — Lowe Center (Cassopolis)
Address: 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI
Phone: 269-445-8110
Notes: Daytime warming location; hours and eligibility should be confirmed.

Cass County Council on Aging — Front Street Crossing (Dowagiac)
Address: 227 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI
Phone: 269-228-5511
Notes: Daytime warming location; hours and eligibility should be confirmed.Marcellus Village Hall / Fire & Ambulance Station
Address: 177 E. Main St., Marcellus, MI
Phone: 269-646-9900
Notes: Available as a warming location upon request; call ahead to confirm access and hours.

Related resources (not designated warming centers)

Keystone Place — St. Joseph County
Notes: Keystone Place is not currently operating as a warming center but does provide a 24-hour homeless shelter with family rooms and single beds when available.
Phone: 269-467-7078

Public Libraries
Notes: Public libraries in St. Joseph and Cass counties may serve as daytime warming spaces during regular business hours. Availability depends on each library’s schedule.Michigan 2-1-1

Residents can dial 2-1-1 for up-to-date information on warming centers, shelters, transportation assistance, and emergency resources.

Maxwell Knauer is a staff writer for Watershed Voice.

Editors note: This article has been updated to clarify Gracepoint Church’s (Sturgis Warming Center) closing hours and operations. The update was made at 7:09 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28.