Office of Homeless Solutions Maintaining Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter

| January 10, 2025 | LEAD STORY, LOCAL, NEWS | No Comments
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DALLAS – The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) continues to operate the Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter (TIWS) this week as frigid conditions persist. In accordance with Chapter 45 of the City Code, the shelter will remain open until overnight temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing.

The following locations for TIWS sites are:

  • Fair Park Grand Place, 3701 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX, 75210
    • Intake hours will be: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Austin Street II, 2929 Hickory St., Dallas, TX, 75226
    • Intake hours will be: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Fair Park Tower Building, located at 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas TX, 75210 will open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
    • Intake hours will begin at 3:30 p.m. and run through 10 p.m.
  • Austin Street Center will operate the sites as the City’s external partner in executing TIWS activities, providing enhanced services during TIWS.

TIWS was activated on Sunday, January 5 and is predicted to continue through the remainder of the week. Should further activation be necessitated, an activation notification will be sent out daily by noon and may be tracked via the OHS website here.

In addition to the above-mentioned TIWS sites, individuals experiencing homelessness are encouraged to seek shelter at any of the City’s existing overnight shelter provider locations. “We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of those experiencing homelessness in our city,” said Christine Crossley, Director of the City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions. “While our shelters provide vital warmth and protection, we understand some individuals may choose to stay outside. We want to ensure they have the resources they need to survive these harsh conditions.” To help improve their chance of survival, cold weather packs will be available at recreational centers across the City and in bulk from OHS via OhsVolunteer@dallas.gov.

For more information on how to Give Responsibly or to become a Friend of OHS and volunteer your time or services, email OHSVolunteer@dallas.gov.