BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- In preparation for cold weather, the Jimmie Hale Mission and the City of Birmingham are reopening the area warming station.
The warming station, which will be located at 1569 Cooper Hill Road in the Jimmie Hale Mission's former thrift store building, will open Sunday evening at 6 p.m. It will remain open until Wednesday, Jan. 22.
The Jimmie Hale Mission will offer a free shuttle service to the warming center on Sunday. Those in need of transportation can be picked up by the shuttle at the Jimmie Hale Mission's downtown men's center at 3420 2nd Ave N. or at the main entrance of Linn Park at the intersection of Park Place and 20th Street N. Departure transportation will be provided the morning of Jan. 22.
The City of Birmingham supports the warming station financially, with donations and with police officer presence.
“This represents the best of non-profit and government collaboration by allowing the city to most effectively serve its citizens with the expertise and care provided by the Jimmie Hale Mission,” said Perryn Carroll, executive director of the Jimmie Hale Mission.
The Mission is also accepting donations of the following items;
- Twin-sized washable blankets
- Toboggans, gloves and scarves
- Fresh fruit (oranges and bananas)
- Paper plates, napkins and plastic flatware
- Soft breakfast bars and snacks
Donations can be dropped off at any time at the Jimmie Hale Mission.