WARMING CENTER EXPANDS OPENING THIS WEEK

February 13, 2023 2:00 p.m.

Onward Roseburg is seeking volunteers to help expand its Roseburg Warming Center so it can be open nightly through Saturday morning.

A City of Roseburg release said everyone in need of temporary overnight shelter on especially cold nights is welcome. The center is housed at the Roseburg Senior Center at 1614 Southeast Stephens Street.

Overnight lows in Roseburg are forecast to be between 20 and 33 degrees through Friday night.

Check in begins at 6:00 p.m. with 60 cots available for guests and volunteers. A free senior center shuttle will make a circuit around town to pick up guests starting at about 5:30 p.m. It will operate again each morning. Individuals can arrive at the center anytime during the night and stay until 8:00 a.m. A cot, blanket and pillow, plus hot dinner and breakfast are provided.

Volunteers can sign up at: https://bit.ly/3lw0Kk2