During the current stretch of extreme cold weather, two agencies in Battle Creek are offering warm, safe places for anyone who needs shelter.
Warming shelter
The Haven of Rest Ministries
11 Green Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014
https://thehavenbc.org/
The Haven is operating as a low‑barrier warming shelter, meaning no ID, paperwork or check‑in is required. All are welcome unless there is a prior safety‑related restriction.
Hours and operations include:
- Opens whenever temperatures reach 20 degrees or below
- Currently operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week during extreme cold
- Regular emergency shelters for men, and for women and children, also remain open
Overnight sheltering
Overnight shelter is available at the following locations:
These facilities provide safe overnight shelter and support during life‑threatening cold conditions.
Thank you to our partners
We appreciate our community partners with the Calhoun County Response Consortium for gathering and sharing this information to help keep neighbors safe during extreme winter weather.