Politics & Government

City To Open Cold Weather Shelter On Thursday

Freezing temperatures continue.

The City of Renton will again open the cold weather shelter at Harambee Church tonight due to more snow and freezing temperatures in the forecast. The shelter first opened on Monday evening, Jan. 16.

The shelter offers separate areas for men, women and families. All services are confidential. Catholic Community Services staff and volunteers from and the Renton community run the shelter, which is activated when temperatures plunge.

Located at 316 South Third St., the shelter will re-open at 9 p.m. on Thursday and close at 7 a.m. on Friday. Food is provided at the shelter, and rules for the health and safety of all clients, staff are enforced.

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