City of Valparaiso Updates Warming Centers

The City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local organizations to announce Warming Centers available  when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. The following organizations are serving as warming centers: 

• Valparaiso YMCA, (219) 462-4185 
  1201 Cumberland Crossing 
  Open Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 
• Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso Branch (219) 462-0524 
  103 Jefferson St. 
  Open Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 8:00 pm., Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 
• Daybreak Resource Center (219) 510-1800 
  500 Don Hovey Dr. 
  Open Mon – Sun 7:00 am – 7:00 pm 
  Overnight check in is 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with sleeping hours 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. 

In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE please visit https://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/384/Senior-Care-Program or contact Social Worker Natalie Beare at nkasberger@valpopd.com or (219) 476-7943 if preferred.