CITY OF DETROIT WARMING CENTER NOW OPEN

Extended Hours when Temps Drop to 10º

Now that frigid temperatures have arrived, the Detroit Department of Human Services has opened its warming center. The warming center is at Operation Get Down, located at 10100 Harper. The center, which will be open through mid-February, is open from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. the next morning, including holidays. When the high temperature stays at 10º or below, the warming center will extend its hours until noon.

The center can accommodate up to 250 people. Individuals who stay in the warming center are picked up from any of the downtown/Cass Corridor homeless facilities and transported to Operation Get Down. All individuals are provided with two hot meals, counseling, and showering and sleeping accommodations.
This program is designed to provide the homeless with some temporary relief from the cold during the winter. In addition, clients are encouraged to take advantage of other support services, such as referrals, housing assistance, health screening, and other related services.

Upon entering the warming center, clients are supervised at all times to ensure the safety of all concerned. If it is determined that a client needs medical attention, a nurse is on duty at all times for minor medical needs; however, if warranted, EMS is called and the client is transported to a medical facility.

For more information about the warming centers, call (313) 887-1125.

DETROIT RECREATION CENTERS TO BEGIN WINTER PROGRAMS AND HOURS JANUARY 5

While the cold winter weather reduces recreational options for many, Detroit recreation centers offer many fun and healthy indoor recreational opportunities. Beginning Jan. 5, the Detroit Recreation Department will begin its winter programs and operating hours.
Residents may now register for winter fitness and leisure activities, such as aerobics, water aerobics, dance classes, cardio kick boxing and Tai Chi for a fee. Youth after-school activities are free of charge.

Beginning Jan. 5, all general recreation locations will operate Tuesday through Friday from 1 – 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Adams/Butzel Recreation Complex, Kemeny Recreation Center and Young Recreation Center will now offer box lunches for senior citizens Tuesday through Friday.

City of Detroit Recreation Centers offering winter programs:
Northwest District
● Adams/Butzel Recreation Complex, 10500 Lyndon
● Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser
● Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon

Southeast District
● Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley
● Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade
● Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St.
● Lipke Recreation Center, 19320 Van Dyke
● Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr.

The following four locations will offer Food & Friendship, as well as youth after-school activities Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

● Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval
● Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere
● Farwell Recreation Center, 2781 E. Outer Dr.
● Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.

For more information about the hours of operations and youth and adult programs, or to find a recreation center near you, call (313) 224-1129, or visit www.detroitmi.gov/recreation .