Orange County, Fla. – Due to predicted cold weather, Orange County government will support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area warming centers. These temporary locations will complement efforts to meet the needs of the area’s homeless population.
The county’s temporary warming centers will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, and Friday, January 24. They close promptly at 9 a.m. the following mornings.
Orange County’s temporary warming center hours will be updated as weather conditions dictate.
A list of items to bring to a Warming Center for residents and pets is available on the county’s website.
Residents with questions and in need of help should contact Orange County’s 311 non-emergency & information office.
Orange County warming center locations
Goldenrod Recreation Center/Goldenrod Park
4863 N Goldenrod Road, Winter Park
It opens at 5 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 9 a.m.
Barnett Park Recreation Center Gym
4801 W Colonial Drive, Orlando
It opens at 5 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 9 a.m.
Transportation
Regional LYNX buses will provide free rides for individuals seeking transportation to the HSN shelters listed below. Riders must let the LYNX driver know that they need shelter. The LYNX driver will transport those in need to the nearest HSN shelter location.
Orange County Homeless Shelters
Coalition for the Homeless
18 N Terry Avenue, Orlando
The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only)
624 Lexington Avenue, Orlando
Orlando Union Rescue Mission
3300 West Colonial Drive, Orlando
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