Winter Shelter
WINTER SHELTER STATUS: INACTIVE
The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services has declared a Code Purple winter shelter activation on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. until Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
(updated March 9 2025, at 9:00 a.m.)
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) developed the FY 2025 Winter Shelter & Code Purple Plan to coordinate efforts between the City of Baltimore and providers within the Continuum of Care (CoC) to provide hypothermia shelters and vital, life-saving services for Baltimore residents experiencing homelessness during the winter season. MOHS will provide extended emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness on nights when the temperature with wind chill reaches 32˚F or below.
The Winter Shelter & Code Purple Plan is in effect from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. However, MOHS may activate winter shelter before November 1, 2024, or beyond March 31, 2025, if there is extreme inclement weather.
MOHS Warming Centers
When Winter Shelter is activated, the following Continuum of Care (CoC) providers will operate as warming centers. Days and hours of availability vary and are detailed below:
Facility Name | Address | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|
Beans & Bread | 400 S. Bond St., Baltimore, MD 21231 | Weekdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Franciscan Center | 101 W. 23rd St., Baltimore, MD 21218 | Weekdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Manna House | 435 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218 | Weekdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
My Sister's Place Women's Center - women and children only | 17 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD 21201 | Daily, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) | 620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Daily, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Overnight Emergency Shelter
When Winter Shelter is activated, Baltimore City residents must contact the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected to emergency shelter for the night. The Shelter Hotline hours of operation are extended on declaration days to Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday - Sunday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Community partners and shelter seekers can contact the Winter Shelter Hotline at 443-695-7378 for winter shelter requests between 9:00 pm and 12:00 am (midnight).
| Winter Shelter Location | Address | Population Served |
|---|---|---|
Fairfield Inn Hotel | 101 S. President St., Baltimore, MD 21202 | Single females Couples Families |
MCVET | 301 N. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202 | Single males |
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) | 620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Single females |
| Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center | 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217 | Overflow |
| Lois T. Murray | 1600 E. Arlington Ave., Baltimore, ND 21239 | Overflow |
Participating winter shelter locations will provide accommodations from 4:00 pm to 9:00 am the next morning. Facilities will shelter in place when temperatures are 20˚F or below at the time of release at 9:00 am. MOHS encourages all local homeless shelters to operate extended hours to allow residents to remain indoors during periods of extremely cold weather.
Transportation
Please be advised that after 6:00 p.m., Taylor Made Transportation will conduct pick-ups and drop-offs as needed. Residents should call the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline (443) 984-9540 to arrange for transportation after 6:00 p.m. during winter shelter activation. View the full schedule here: Winter Shelter Transportation Schedule.
Pick-up & Drop-off Location | Address |
|---|---|
Beans & Bread | 400 S. Bond St., Baltimore, MD 21231 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | 421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 |
MCVET | 301 N. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202 |
My Sister's Place Women's Center | 17 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD 21201 |
Sleep Inn & Suites | 301 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 |
| Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) | 620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 |
Extreme Cold Resources
Baltimore City Health Department
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) leads a multi-agency effort to reduce hypothermia deaths and protect the city's vulnerable populations during periods of extreme cold weather, also known as the Baltimore City Code Blue Extreme Cold Program, which is from November 15, 2024, to March 15, 2025. The Health Commissioner may declare a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert when temperatures with wind chill are expected to be 13˚F or below or when other weather conditions are severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of vulnerable residents.
For more information about Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts and resources, please visit the BCHD website and sign up for the BCHD newsletter.
Additional Resources
- @BaltimoreMOHS on Social Media - The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) will notify the public via Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) no later than 2:00 pm when winter shelter has been activated.
- MOHS Homeless Outreach Team - The MOHS Homeless Outreach Team will canvass the city to notify unsheltered individuals without access to a phone or the internet about winter shelter availability. If you are concerned about a neighbor living unsheltered, please email HomelessOutreach@baltimorecity.gov.
- 311 - Individuals unsure of whether Winter Shelter or Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert is in effect can call Baltimore City 311 Services for clarification. Phone operators will provide residents with warming center locations, emergency shelters, and safety tips.
- 911 - If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite, call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (CAP) Centers - Anyone without home heating is particularly vulnerable to hypothermia and other cold-related health problems. CAP Centers provide subsidies to assist low-income residents with heating bills. Please call 410-396-5555 for more information.
- Language Translation, Vision Impairment, and Hearing Impairment - Call 211 for language translations of winter shelter information. Individuals with vision or hearing impairment may access Winter Shelter services through MD Relay 711.
.png)
