Frontline Response: Warming CentersFrontline Response’s warming center is designed to provide more than a place to get out of the cold. From November 1 through March 31, the center will operate overnight from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., offering a safe, warm environment where individuals can receive a hot evening meal, settle in for the night, and rest with consistent staff and security support. When temperatures reach 35°F or below, transportation will also be activated. Frontline Response drivers will help connect individuals across DeKalb to the warming shelter and support transportation between designated locations as needed. If additional capacity is required, backup sites may include Peace Baptist Church, Exchange Park, and a church location in Tucker. Preparing for the season also means making sure the center is properly equipped. Frontline Response is planning for up to 150 bunk beds with mattresses, sheets, and blankets, along with lobby furniture, kitchen equipment, bulk food supplies, disposable serving items, and cleaning and sanitation materials. The goal is simple: when cold weather arrives, our neighbors should have access to transportation, a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, and people who are there to welcome and support them through the night. |
