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Hampton Roads heating centers open to assist those in need amid frigid temps

Top Stories: Tuesday, January 27
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Warming centers and other assistance facilities have opened across several local cities as Hampton Roads faces frigid temperatures this week.

Those in need of emergency housing support can call the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline, which is managed by ForKids, at (757) 587-4202.

Virginia Beach:

Norfolk:

  • The Salvation Army Shelter on West 19th Street will also provide those in need with meals and a warm place to stay.

Chesapeake:

  • The Chesapeake Area Shelter Team has a bus for nightly shelter intake; the bus will arrive at 2255 Steppingstone Square at 6:45 p.m. with a regular departure scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Newport News:

  • The Four Oaks Day Service Center in Newport News is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This day facility provides a myriad of services for those in need, ranging from job training to health and wellness support.
  • PORT Winter Shelter will also have its emergency winter shelter open at All Generations Church in Newport News; intake begins at 5:30 p.m.