Shelters across the metro are accommodating those in need of a warm space.Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing Sunday morning with feels like temperatures in the 20s.Gateway Rescue Mission on Gallatin Street is one of the shelters that will have their doors open. “We have a shelter that’s always open at the nighttime, but when it gets really cold, we open up our chapel to allow more people to stay overnight in the chapel,” said Kitchen Manager Jamie Watson.Gateway Rescue Mission provides resources for visitors, such as cots, clothing and hot meals. Watson said it’s important now more than ever to keep these resources available when bitter cold night hit.”Without the resources when it gets freezing, it can actually be life-threatening to people to be out there in the cold. It’s very important for a community to have these type of resources,” said Watson. The Billy Brumfield House for Men on Gallatin Street will also be open.Gateway Rescue Mission is accepting monetary and clothing donations for its visitors.
Shelters across the metro are accommodating those in need of a warm space.
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing Sunday morning with feels like temperatures in the 20s.
Gateway Rescue Mission on Gallatin Street is one of the shelters that will have their doors open.
“We have a shelter that’s always open at the nighttime, but when it gets really cold, we open up our chapel to allow more people to stay overnight in the chapel,” said Kitchen Manager Jamie Watson.
Gateway Rescue Mission provides resources for visitors, such as cots, clothing and hot meals.
Watson said it’s important now more than ever to keep these resources available when bitter cold night hit.
“Without the resources when it gets freezing, it can actually be life-threatening to people to be out there in the cold. It’s very important for a community to have these type of resources,” said Watson.
The Billy Brumfield House for Men on Gallatin Street will also be open.
Gateway Rescue Mission is accepting monetary and clothing donations for its visitors.
