The Detroit Health Department – Ending the HIV Epidemic Program is hosting the 2025 Detroit Black HIV Awareness Summit on Friday, February 28, 2025
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With frigid temperatures and snow expected to start Wednesday, February 12, through Thursday, February 18, the City of Detroit is reminding residents that warming centers and respite locations are available to provide relief from the cold.
Two overnight respite locations are available:
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries,13130 Woodward Avenue, starting Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m.
- The Pope Francis Center, 2915 W. Hancock, beginning Sunday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m.
Detroit residents can also escape the cold by going to a Detroit recreation center or Public Library branches during operating hours. Detroit Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, February 17, for President’s Day.
For a list of locations open and available to the public, click here.
If you or anyone you know is facing a housing crisis, call the Cold Weather Line through the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, which operates Monday-Friday from 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am – 12 pm.
If you need help outside of the HelpLine hours, go to a police precinct any day after 6 p.m. to be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services.
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