The City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local organizations to announce Warming Centers available when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. The following organizations are serving as warming centers:
Valparaiso YMCA, (219) 462-4185
1201 Cumberland Crossing
Open Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso Branch (219) 462-0524
103 Jefferson St.
Open Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 8:00 pm., Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Housing Opportunities (219) 548-2800
2001 Calumet Ave.
Open Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact Living Hope Community Church at (219) 462-1245 For Emergency Shelter Info
1115 Calumet Ave.
Overnight Mon-Sun, 8:00 pm – 7:00 am with check-in time 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Admittance after 9:00 pm with police escort. Note that attendance to this location is subject to church rules, including no alcohol, weapons, smoking, or illegal drugs are allowed on church property.
In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, contact Sergeant Tom Zimmerman at tzimmerman@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135.
