We have been open FOUR times for a total of 30 days since Dec. 1st and have seen a 50% increase in the number of guests. Cold weather has increased the need for our services and also the cost of our project!

The Warming Shelter is a ministry of Grace UMC and Hope Recovery UMC (who serves as the fiscal agent for the initiative. Hope Recovery NC EIN# 85-2511081). Grace UMC and Hope Recovery UMC are affiliated organizations included in the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church and fall under the United Methodist Church IRS Group Ruling as a 501(c)3.