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SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY WINTER PROGRAMS INFORMATION 2022-2023
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID-19 – OUR SHELTERING OPTIONS MAY CHANGE, INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED AS NEEDED
When is the winter shelter open? – November 7th, 2022 – March 31st, 2023 pending weather conditions. Overnight Shelter is available each night beginning at 7:00pm.
How is this year different because of COVID-19? - Because of the pandemic, our sheltering may be different this year. Shelter beds are limited, so if you’re able to stay at a family members, friends, or anywhere else, it is highly encouraged and we will try divert individuals from shelter as much as possible. We have enhanced health and safety practices and will open additional offsite location(s) if needed to ensure the safety of guests.
Will I be safe? - We work diligently with the Public Health department to maintain health and safety protocols to keep you safe. Everyone at the shelter locations are required to wear a mask and adhere to health and safety protocols. If anyone is ill, we will work to get them medical attention immediately.
How do I get into the shelter? – Any individuals seeking emergency shelter please contact Housing Access of Washtenaw County at 734-961-1999 to obtain a referral to the Delonis Center. If it is after 5pm or weekend, please come to the Delonis Center and we’ll assist ensuring you’re served. Families, please contact Housing Access of Washtenaw County to be referred to appropriate shelter resources.
What is provided? – Individuals are provided a safe place to sleep each night and can access a wide variety of services including meals, case management, medical care, and most importantly help finding permanent housing.
Where is shelter provided? - Nighttime accommodations are at the Delonis Center; 312 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor and offsite locations including Congregation partners. During day-time hours, those seeking shelter should first contact Housing Access of Washtenaw County to obtain a referral for shelter at 734-961-1999. If it is after 5pm or weekend, please come to the Delonis Center and we’ll assist with ensuring you’re served and provide transportation to an offsite location if needed.
What about during the daytime? – Daytime shelter accommodations are available throughout the winter shelter season. Day shelter is provided through a partnership with the local group MISSION beginning in late November. Day-time accommodations will also be provided beginning in November, Monday-Thursday at Freighthouse in Ypsilanti in partnership with the City of Ypsilanti. Please see the schedule below for a list of locations. Some Day-time sites open hours vary. If you are seeking day shelter on the weekend, please call 734-662-2829 to be given the most up to date information. We will have day-time shelter accommodations 7 days a week.
How can I be connected to housing resources? An Intake Specialist will connect with you via phone to discuss housing resources and share information about SAWC housing case management assisting you with your housing search. See staff member to complete an intake and be connected to a case manager.
Who’s here to support me during my housing crisis? There are a number organizations devoted to helping you. Whether you call Housing Access of Washtenaw County or visit the Delonis Center for shelter, you will be connected to a network of almost 30 organizations to help you with moving into safe, permanent housing.
Please contact the Delonis Center at 734-662-2829 if you have any questions or need more information.
Day Time Warming Shelter Locations
Freighthouse (Mon. – Thur., 8-6pm)
100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023
Ann Arbor Day Shelter
Various locations TBA Soon
TBA Soon
Delonis Center (Weekends only)
312 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor
November 7, 2022 – March 31, 2023