City Of Paducah: 2021-2022 Warming Center At Washington Street Baptist Church

Paducah KY

01 December, 2021

4:33 AM

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Press release from the City of Paducah: November 16, 2021 Washington Street Baptist Church is hosting a walk-up warming center this cold season. This safe, warm place to stay the night is a collaborative effort of several community partners. The church will house any person on nights when WPSD-Local 6 forecasts the low temperature to be 40° or below. The church encourages those who stay at the center to bring a photo ID for registration, but it is not required. No pets are allowed. Washington Street Baptist Church Pastor and City Commissioner Raynarldo Henderson said, "We are proud to have the opportunity to make this kind of impact on our community. We believe this is what the Church is supposed to do." Season: November 2021 – March 2022 Location: Washington Street Baptist Church (WSBC), 739 Washington Street. This is the building next to the main church building. Arrival Hours: Walk up between 5:30 and 10 p.m., first come basis (20 person capacity) Departure Hours: Leave between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Warming Center Guidelines and Intake Process This press release was produced by the City of Paducah. The views expressed here are the author's own.