During the current stretch of extreme cold weather, two agencies in Battle Creek are offering warm, safe places for anyone who needs shelter.
Warming shelters
Below are warming stations and daytime sheltering in Battle Creek.
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
Battle Creek Salvation Army
400 Capital Ave., NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visit the Battle Creek Salvation Army website
Overnight sheltering
Overnight shelter is available at the following locations:
The Haven of Rest
Visit The Haven of Rest website
11 Green St., Battle Creek, MI 49014
The Share Center
Visit The SHARE Center website
120 Grove St., Battle Creek, MI 49037
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.