City of Austin To Open Warming Centers Over Holiday Weekend 

While facilities would usually be closed for the holidays starting later this week, the City of Austin has announced it will be opening several Warming Centers over the holiday weekend.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the City of Austin Warming Centers

DAYS & HOURS:

Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24  
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

LOCATIONS:  

• Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, 835 W. Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758  
• Terrazas Branch Library, 1105 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702  
• Turner Roberts Recreation Center, 7201 Colony Loop Dr, Austin, TX  78724  
• George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center 5801 Ainez Dr 
  Austin, TX 78744 

This information is subject to change as weather conditions change. For the most up-to-date locations and hours please check austintexas.gov/alerts.

WHAT IS A WARMING CENTER?

A Warming Center is a safe place where anyone in the community can come inside to get temporary relief from the cold weather during normal operating hours. Pets are not permitted inside Warming Centers. If someone arrives with a pet, facility staff will contact Animal Services to provide pet support.  

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 

Anyone seeking a ride to a Warming Center and does not have a means to pay will still be given a ride if requested. No one will be denied a ride to Warming Center or Cold Weather Shelter on CapMetro services. 

VOLUNTEERING AND DONATIONS 

If members of the community would like to help our most vulnerable, there are several ways to help. 

Please contact the American Red Cross to inquire about donating items or volunteering for the shelter strike team. Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. 

Austin Area Urban League is accepting donations such as socks and clothing for people experiencing homelessness. Supplies can be dropped at Southbridge Shelter at 2711 S. IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741. Contact Austin Area Urban League at aaul.org for more information.  

The Central Texas Food bank is accepting monetary and food donations. Most requested food items are peanut butter, canned chicken or tuna, canned low sodium vegetables, canned fruit in its own juice, dry pinto beans, brown rice, non-fat dry milk and 100% whole grain cereal. Donations can be dropped off at 6500 Metropolis Drive. Austin, Texas 78744 or see centraltexasfoodbank.org for more information or to make a monetary donation.