In the News ... "Midland Salvation Army to open warming station for homeless"

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• Will be open anytime the temperature reaches 42 degrees or below

By Ben Shaffer, Reporter
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - The Salvation Army of Midland, at 600 E. Wall St., will open a warming station for those experiencing homelessness.

As winter weather approaches, The Salvation Army, at 600 E. Wall St., is opening a warming station for those experiencing homelessness to get out of the cold during the winter.

The warming station will be open anytime the temperature reaches 42 degrees or below, according to a press release.

“We make an additional 70 emergency cots available in our shelter during inclement weather, on top of the 70 beds available year-round,” said Captain Robert Coriston, with The Salvation Army in Midland, in a press release. “We will do our best to make sure everyone has a warm, safe place to sleep, and no one is left outside exposed to the freezing winter weather. We currently have 78 people staying in our shelter, including men, women, and families.”

To make a donation, or for more information about the warming station and inclement weather shelter, please call The Salvation Army at 432-683-3614, visit online at www.salvationarmymidland.org or stop by at 600 E. Wall St. in Midland ...

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