Simcoe County says it will open more than 100 winter warming spaces

Warming centers and emergency shelters are opening in several communities as colder weather arrives. In Macon, Brookdale Resource Center and the Salvation Army will offer shelter over the weekend, with intake hours and access rules varying by site; the Salvation Army will also provide meals. In South Carolina’s Upstate, HOPE Missions, Miracle Hill and the Salvation Army are preparing to open warming locations. Simcoe County says it and local partners will provide more than 100 overnight warming spaces during the 2026–27 winter season, with sites opening in phases and services varying by location.