Storm prompts expansion of Catholic Charities warming shelter

Published on January 8, 2025

Only one of the 21 available beds in the Catholic Charities winter warming shelter were empty Sunday night as temperatures, and snow, fell across much of the northeastern United States. The near-capacity turnout has prompted the expansion of the temporary shelter.

Dr. Jessica Thompson, who oversees both the seasonal warming shelter and permanent Grace Shelter — both at Hazel's House of Hope — said the warming shelter had 20 guests on Sunday night and 14 on Monday night.

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