Due to the Heat Index forecasted to be at or over 100 this week, beginning at 8 am Monday, July 28, Gateway Mission will offer emergency cooling centers.
The Gateway Men’s Center and the Gateway Women and Children’s Center will be open for unsheltered individuals and families. Due to the expected heat, the cooling centers will be open during the day through Wednesday, July 30. If you or someone you know needs a cool place to escape the excessive heat, please direct them to Gateway Mission.
Gateway Mission will offer Emergency Cooling Centers from 8 AM to 8 PM, beginning on Monday, July 28.
· Gateway Men’s Center (Men): 166 S River, Holland, MI 49423, 616-928-3413
· Gateway Women and Children’s Center (Women and Children): 356 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, 616-928-3469
Additionally, anyone in need of overnight emergency shelter is encouraged to check in and stay at Gateway Mission during these hazardous conditions.
- Unsheltered individuals who wish to stay past 8 PM will be welcome to check into our Open Door emergency shelter.
- All individuals who do not pose a threat to others are welcome to check in. This includes individuals who may have recently left the mission and are currently living without shelter or do not meet our residency requirements.
- People experiencing homelessness will be strongly encouraged to remain indoors until the heat has ended.
- Open Door guests will be allowed to stay in the lounges during the day.