The city says these hubs are designed to give folks a safe and warm place to stay.
SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is opening quite a few places where folks can get inside and out of the cold during the freezing temperatures forecast in our area.
The “Resilience Hubs” will be opening starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20. The city says these hubs are designed to be accessible and equitable facilities where community members can access essential resources and information during times of need.
Each location will provide basic needs and supplies, shelter from the severe cold, access to power and device charging, and free wi-fi. Remember to bring clothes, supplies, and any medicine with you that you will need. Kennels will be available for pets in a separate area at these locations.
You can also ride on VIA for free to any of these locations.
Make sure you tell the driver when you get on board and if using VIAtrans, make sure to alert the reservation agent when you book your trip.
For a map of these locations and other Places to Stay Warm during the day, visit SA.gov/ColdWeather.
Resilience Hub Locations
- Southside Lions Senior Center – 3303 Pecan Valley, 78210
- Normoyle Senior Center – 700 Culberson, 78225
- Northeast Senior Center – 4135 Thousand Oaks, 78233
- Gilbert Garza Community Center – 1450 Mira Vista, 78228
- Miller’s Pond Community Center – 6175 Old Pearsall, 78242
- Copernicus Community Center – 5003 Lord Rd, 78220
Places to Stay Warm
In addition to the overnight resilience hubs, the following locations will have extended hours on the MLK Holiday on Monday, January 20. These locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.
- Bazan Branch Library 2200 W. Commerce St.
- Central Library 600 Soledad St.
- Cody Branch Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd.
- Cortez Branch Library 2803 Hunter Blvd.
- Dawson Community Center 2500 E. Commerce St.
- Encino Branch Library 2515 E. Evans Rd.
- Guerra Branch Library 7978 W. Military Dr.
- Hamilton Community Center 10700 Nacogdoches Rd.
- Maverick Branch Library 8700 Mystic Park
- Miller’s Pond Community Center 6075 Old Pearsall Rd.
- Mission Branch Library 3134 Roosevelt Ave.
- Schaefer Branch Library 6322 US Hwy 87 E
- Semmes Branch Library 15060 Judson Rd.
- Ward Community Center 435 E. Sunshine Dr.All hours and locations will be displayed on the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) website at SA.gov/ColdWeather. Follow the “Places to Stay Warm” link and see the map for warming center locations and hours of operation.
Unsheltered Neighbors
The City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is working with community partners to operate additional temporary overnight shelter space to help unsheltered neighbors experiencing homelessness. The following locations will be available:
- City of San Antonio Bode Community Center – 901 Rigsby Ave, 78210
- Communities under the Bridge (CUB) – 724 Chestnut St.
- Corazon SA – 504 Ave E, 78215
- Haven for Hope – 1 Haven for Hope Way, 78207
- Sold Out Believers Church – 1139 Gembler (everyone) & 1802 Guadalupe (female only)
The City’s Street Outreach Team and Community Connections Hotline (210-207-1799) are operating 24/7 to support our unhoused neighbors. The hotline offers up-to-date information on warming centers and shelters, and will connect unsheltered neighbors with resources, including shelter transportation and cold weather supplies. DHS will provide transportation to overnight shelters. Animal Care Services has supplied kennels to ensure pets are safely accommodated at the shelters.