Due to the projected excessive heat warnings this week, the Micah churches are opening rotating indoor cooling spaces for neighbors experiencing homelessness.
A Micah Facebook posting says these spaces will not provide services or programming; they are simply indoor air-conditioned spaces where those who would be outside otherwise can find shelter from the elements during these extremely high temperatures.
Monday, June 23: St George’s Episcopal Church (905 Princess Anne Street), 12 pm – 5 pmTuesday, June 24: Common Ground Church (1501 Washington Avenue), 12 pm – 5 pmWednesday, June 25: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church (308 Hanover St), 12 pm – 4 pmThursday, June 26: Fredericksburg Baptist Church (1016 Caroline St), 12 pm – 5 pmMicah says regular hospitality services, like the shower location, bagged lunch pickup locations, and dinner locations are operating as usual this week. The cooling spaces operate in addition to the regular schedule.
The cooling centers are not overnight shelter facilities. These spaces are open during the hours listed each day, and will not provide any overnight accommodations.
Bottled water and some light snacks will be provided through the cooling center hours.
