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Hope Missions Prepares 24-Shelter for Frigid Holiday Weekend
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 3:04PM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
With temperatures to drop to near-record levels, some of Anderson's non-profits are preparing to help.
Hope Missions of the Upstate, which hosts emergency warming shelter during serverely cold weather, will be open for extended hours through Monday to provide a warm place for those with nowhere to go.
The shelter, which also offers breakfast, is located at 213 S. Towers Street, and will be open 24 hours Friday-Monday. Volunteers are needed for this effort. More information here.
Hope Missions will also need donations to help with the increased time of service. Visit here for a list of needs, or here to donate money.
Meanwhile, Meals on Wheels needs drivers to help during the winter months. Call 225-6800, or visit
acmow.org for more information.
The group will be all be distributing blankets, donated by WestPointe Home, to seniors in disabled on their routes in the weeks ahead.
