Homeless Alliance Provides Shelter As Metro Experiences First Cold Snap

Sunday brought freezing temperatures, snow flurries, and piercing winds to the metro—dangerous conditions for those living outside in the elements. Local shelters are answering the call for help.

“The winter season is upon us,” said Meghan Mueller, president and CEO of the Homeless Alliance.

While many residents have warm homes to retreat to, others rely on tents to shield themselves from the icy wind.

“It’s impossible not to think about our neighbors who are outside when it’s this bitterly cold,” Mueller said.

The Homeless Alliance operates a 24-hour day and night shelter, which was prepared long before the cold weather arrived.

“We want to make sure that we have a safe space for people to be warm indoors at all hours, day and night when it’s this cold outside,” Mueller said.

The shelter sees more than 300 people seeking refuge when temperatures drop this low.

“We respond well to these types of crises, and we’re going to keep people safe and alive,” Mueller said.

The Homeless Alliance is working with other community partners, including City Rescue Mission and City Care, to ensure as many people as possible stay warm this winter.

“Many of our other partners—City Rescue Mission, City Care—they are stepping up as well and making sure that people are cared for,” Mueller added.

The Homeless Alliance will remain open 24/7 through the end of March and is actively seeking volunteers and donations, particularly winter coats, hats, and gloves.