With the unprecidented cold weather this week we want to make sure that people throughout our broadcast region are safe and warm. So, we have compiled a list of warming houses throughout the region. These are places where you can seek shelter from the elements. We do suggest calling them prior to going to them to check the hours when people can arrive.
If you need to be connected with services (heating, food, housing) immediately, please call 211 from any phone, they have referral specialists who can connect you with people who can help however you may need it whereever you may live in Wisconsin.
Warming Houses*
Barron County
Benjamin’s House Emergency Shelter – 1107 Heart Island Parkway, Rice Lake
715-736-2437 – Phone answered during the day
The Family House on Heart Island – 1111 Heart Island Parkway, Rice Lake
715-651-8740 – Phone answered 24/7
Chippewa County
Agnes Table – 24 W Grand Ave, Chippewa Falls –
Contact Sheriff’s Office for referral – 715- 726‑7701
Clark County
Call 211 for referral
Dunn County
Winter Haven – 1602 Stout Road, Menomonie – 715-235-2920
Eau Claire County
Positive Avenues – 320 Putnam St, Eau Claire – 715-838-2409 – Daytime Shelter
Sojourner House – 618 S Barstow St, Eau Claire – 715-514-5556 – Nighttime Shelter
Polk County
Salvation Army – Call for referral – 715-263-2900
St Croix County
Salvation Army Grace Place – 508 W 8th St, New Richmond – 715-246-1222
*This list is not exhaustive. Know a church or other organization with a warming house? Email scott@convergeradio.org to get them added to this list.