Walla Walla Warming Center

We are a group of local volunteers, churches, and NGOs working to provide a warm nights sleep for Walla Walla's homeless population.

No one should die of exposure in Walla Walla.

The Walla Walla Warming Center is in full operation for the 2014/15 winter season and will be open all nights the temperature drops to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, or less. If precipitation accompanies the cold, we are open from 25 degrees Fahrenheit, or less.

The shelter is meant to provide a warm, safe, and dry location for anyone who desires. The shelter is staffed with both female and male volunteers throughout the night, and our operational hours range from 7pm to 7am on EVERY cold night.

We try provide a warm meal between 7 and 9pm. We then keep a hot pot of coffee, hot water for tea/cocoa, and some snacks available through the night. We are always looking for volunteers to help us with one of the four shifts (3-4 hours long) or assist in the set up or clean up.

DETAILS IN A NUTSHELL:
Who: Any person (and their pets, too!) wanting a warm, dry, safe place to sleep on a cold night.

What: A warm room, a warm blanket, a warm meal, and maybe a hand of cards!

Where: Walla Walla's First Congregational Church at 73 South Palouse Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

When: 7pm till 7am on nights colder than 20 F.

Why: You need to answer that for yourself.

How: For those in need, you just show up.

For those with more, this is done with YOUR volunteer work and generosity.

Would you like to make a monetary donation? We get much of our food from the Blue Mountain Action Council and you can donate at http://www.bmacww.org/donations.html. Providence St. Mary’s prepares many meals for us and you can make a donation to
http://washington.providence.org/hospitals/st-mary/. This year the First Congregational Church is hosting the Center and you can stop by their office with a check, or contact them at http://www.firstchurchuccww.org/. The local United Way office does much of the coordination, and collection of clothing, sleeping bags, packs, etc. You can donate to them at www.unitedway.org (Or save the 4% credit card fee, and just drop off a check at 29 E Sumach St.).

Would you like to volunteer your time? Please either message us here, or post to our page! We will get back to you ASAP. You can also call The United Way at (509) 529-1183 to sign up!

Would you like to donate clothing, blankets, packs, sleeping pads or bag, etc.? These can be dropped off between 6pm and 10pm, every night we are open, at the First Congregational Church (http://www.firstchurchuccww.org/) located at 73 S. Palouse or at The United Way, located at 29 E Sumach St. ***Please note, while open, we will periodically post a list of current, and specific, needs on our timeline.

Would you like to donate food, or prepare a meal? Please msg us here to provide a meal or supply fresh fruits, veggies, meats, milk, butter, bread, etc. Canned and dried food are always happily accepted and can be dropped off at the Blue Mountain Action Council or the United Way during normal business hours. These items can also be dropped off at the Warming Center between 6pm and 10pm, when in operation. At the end of our winter season, any remaining canned or dried food will be delivered to the Blue Mountain Action Council for distribution to local families in need.

Would you like to show your support for those who have helped? Please thank the next ten people, and local businesses, you come in contact with. Chances are good that some of them have volunteered time, money, a meal, a coat, fresh veggies, fruit, some winter boots, a pair of pants, toothbrushes, or a heart.

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