Officials in Denver and Lakewood are opening severe weather shelters this week as the first snow of the season falls in the city and temperatures dip below freezing.
In Denver, the Stone Creek shelter at 4595 Quebec St., formerly the Best Western Hotel, and city facilities at 2601 W. Seventh Ave. and 375 S. Zuni St. will be open from 1 p.m. Monday to 11 a.m. Thursday, according to a city news release.
People needing shelter can walk up to the shelters directly, and people with pets should go to the Stone Creek shelter, city officials said.
The Denver Animal Shelter also offers a , which provides two to four weeks of shelter for pets of families experiencing homelessness during severe weather events, city officials said.
Denver officials said the city’s are also expanding their capacity for the cold weather, including:
- Lawrence Street Community Center, 2222 Lawrence St., for individual men
- Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St., for individual women
- Urban Peak, 1630 S. Acoma St, for 15-to 20-year-olds
Families in need of shelter should call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366, city officials said in the release.
In Lakewood, the shelter at 8000 W. Colfax Ave. will be open from 7 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to a city news release.
No reservations are required for people in need of the shelter, though this particular shelter is for adults 18 or older. Pets are allowed, but need to be leashed or in a crate. Leashes are also available on-site.
For others looking for shelter in Lakewood, the Mean Street Ministry at 1380 Ammons St. will be open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
