February 24, 2022 3:50 a.m.

An overnight warming shelter in Roseburg will remain open through Friday night, with low temperatures predicted to stay below the freezing mark.

A City of Roseburg release said the shelter at 406 Northeast Winchester Avenue can now accommodate 60 guests and staff. It reopened on Monday night, according to shelter operator Kimetha Stallings of Onward Roseburg.

Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. Those in need of shelter should arrive by 9:00 p.m. A cot, blanket and pillow are provided to anyone staying the night. Overnight guests can remain in the shelter until 7:00 a.m.

Anyone interested in volunteering can call or text Stallings at 541-236-2089. Shifts are 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

The shelter and Onward Roseburg will accept donations of survival-gear items such as vests and tarps to give out if the center becomes full and must turn anyone away. Pillows, blankets, sweatshirts and jeans will be accepted as will blankets. However, blankets must be washable and not be too large because of the difficulties in washing large items.

The release said the shelter is a community effort operated by Onward Roseburg. Cots have been provided by the Dream Center. 2 hot meals a day are catered by the Roseburg Senior Center and paid for by the United Community Action Network. The building is provided by Adapt, with staff and supply funding coming from the City.

In addition, the Roseburg Rescue Mission offers overnight shelter at 752 Southeast Pine Street.

News Radio 1240 KQEN toured the warming shelter earlier this week. Pictures are posted with our story at www.541radio.com. Kimetha Stallings will be on Inside Douglas County Thursday at 12:30 p.m. on News Radio 1240 KQEN.