The City of Richmond, in partnership with The Salvation Army, announces the activation of the Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter (IWS), located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. The IWS will function as an overnight shelter beginning Thursday, Nov 6 to help residents stay safe and warm during periods of extremely cold temperatures.

This activation falls outside of the regular cold weather shelter season (November 15 – April 15) and is being implemented in response to forecasted low overnight temperatures this weekend and upcoming week. The Inclement Weather Shelter will open for the winter season on Saturday, November 15 at 5 p.m.

The shelter will operate:

• Thursday, Nov. 6 – Friday, Nov. 7: 5 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 10 – Tuesday, Nov. 11: 5 p.m. – 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 11 –Wednesday, Nov. 12: 5 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 13 – Friday, Nov. 14: 5 p.m. – 8 a.m.

Guests are encouraged to arrive by 10 p.m. to ensure check-in and placement before lights out.

“The City of Richmond remains committed to ensuring that every resident has a safe place to go when temperatures drop to dangerous levels,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “We are grateful for our continued partnership with The Salvation Army and the many community organizations working together to protect our most vulnerable neighbors.”

The shelter is accessible by GRTC Route 1 with nearby stops along Chamberlayne Parkway. Riders can use the GRTC Transit On The Go app or visit ridegrtc.com to plan their trip.

For more information about the City’s cold weather response and available resources, residents can visit Inclement Weather | Richmond.