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South County warming center opens

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The 5 Cities Homeless coalition on Tuesday and Wednesday, for people to shelter from the cold and rain.

The warming center will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the Hillside church, located at 1935 Newport Avenue in Grover Beach.

The warming center is meant for adults who need a warm, dry place to sleep overnight. all guests will be offered a place to sleep and a hot meal.

Shelter staff will be providing transportation to the warming center. People can catch rides at the following location:

  • 5:05 p.m. -Ramona Park (on 9th St. & Ramona)
  • 5:15 p.m. -Oceano Duck Pond (corner of Mendel & Norswing (pond side)
  • 5:25 p.m. -Finn’s Restaurant (parking lot between Finn’s and bathrooms)
  • 5:35 p.m. -Pismo Outlets (in parking lot between Ralph Lauren store & Five Cities Dr.)
  • 5:50 p.m. -Walmart (North side of Parking lot, the side towards the old Kmart side)

People are asked to arrive no earlier than 5 p.m. and no later than 8 p.m.

For details about services, call (805) 710-4330.