Due to the forecasted rain, in coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC), a weather respite center will be activated at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym (WETYC) (4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827) to help unhoused persons get respite from the rain beginning tomorrow, February 29, at 2 p.m. until Monday, March 4, at 9:00 a.m.
This location can support up to 65 adults (18+). A limited number of pets are welcome, however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them. Guests will receive blankets and cots for sleeping, have access to showers and receive three meals a day while at the respite center.
The City of Sacramento will also have the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) open for an additional 50 people from February 29, at 2 p.m. until Monday, March 4, at 9:00 a.m.
Regional Transit is providing free rides to weather respite centers. Riders can either show a printed copy or a digital copy of the SacRT Free Ride Warming Centers Flyer from Feb 29 through March 4, 2024 on a device.
Please refer inquiries to call 2-1-1 or 211sacramento.org for all the information on dates, times and locations of respite centers. The County will continue to monitor the forecasted weather to determine the need for extensions of this activation.
As with past activations, FSC is taking donations to help support people staying in respite. The greatest needs are sweat pants/shirts (all sizes both men and women), underwear (all sizes both men and women), and incontinence supplies. Donations can be dropped off directly to the respite center at WETYC (4000 Branch Center Road) between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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(2/15/24) Due to the forecasted rain, in coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC), a weather respite center will be activated at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym (WETYC) (4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827) to help unhoused persons get respite from the rain beginning tomorrow, February 16, at 5 p.m. until Wednesday, February 21, at noon. This location can support up to 65 adults (18+). A limited number of pets are welcome, however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them. Guests will receive blankets and cots for sleeping, have access to showers and receive three meals a day while at the respite center.
The City of Sacramento will also have the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) open for an additional 50 people from February 16, at 5 p.m. until Wednesday, February 21, at noon.
Regional Transit is providing free rides to weather respite centers. Riders can either show a printed copy or a digital copy of the SacRT Free Ride Warming Centers Flyer from Feb. 16-21, 2024 on a device.
Please refer inquiries to call 2-1-1 or 211sacramento.org for all the information on dates, times and locations of respite centers. The County will continue to monitor the forecasted weather to determine the need for extensions of this activation.
As with past activations, FSC is taking donations to help support people staying in respite. The greatest needs are sweat pants/shirts (all sizes both men and women), underwear (all sizes both men and women), and incontinence supplies. Donations can be dropped off directly to the respite center at WETYC (4000 Branch Center Road) between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(2/7/24) Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), in coordination with First Step Communities (FSC) will extend its weather respite at Warren E Thornton Youth Center (WETYC) Gym located at: 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 through 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, to help unhoused persons get respite from the rain. That is the last day we have accurate data for possible weather implications, but we will continue to monitor the weather for additional extensions as needed.
This location can support up to 50 adults (18+). Pets are welcome, however, will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them. Guests will receive blankets and cots to sleep on, have access to showers and receive three meals a day while at the respite center.
In addition, First Step Communities is in need of specific donations to help support the guests at the weather respite location. Here is a list of items they need. Please share this need with your audience for only the following items:
- Blankets
- Sweat pants/shirts (for both men and women of all sizes)
Donations can be dropped off at WETYC 4000 Branch Center Road from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until weather respite is over. Please indicate that your donation is for the weather respite center to ensure they go to the right place. If you have questions about donations, call: (530) 255-2988.
The City of Sacramento is also extending its respite at the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) until the morning of February 12.
Please refer inquiries to 2-1-1 or 211sacramento.org for all the information on dates, times and locations of respite centers. The County will continue to monitor the forecasted weather to determine the need for extensions of this activation.
(2/2/24) Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), in coordination with First Step Communities (FSC) will extend its weather respite at Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym located at: 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 through 8:00am on Thursday February 8, to help unhoused persons get respite from the rain. That is the last day we have accurate data for possible weather implications, but we will continue to monitor the weather for additional extensions as needed.
This location can support up to 50 adults (18+). Pets are welcome, however, will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them. Guests will receive blankets and cots to sleep on, have access to showers and receive three meals a day while at the respite center.
The City of Sacramento is also extending its respite at the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) until the morning of February 8.
Please refer inquiries to 2-1-1 or 211sacramento.org for all the information on dates, times and locations of respite centers. The County will continue to monitor the forecasted weather to determine the need for extensions of this activation.
(1/30/24) Due to the forecasted rain and wind, in coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC) will be activating a weather respite center at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym located at: 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827, to help unhoused persons get respite from the rain beginning tonight, January 30 at 5 pm until Monday, February 5, at 8 am.
This location can support up to 50 adults (18+). Pets are welcome, however, will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them. Guests will receive blankets and cots to sleep on, have access to showers and receive three meals a day while at the respite center.
The City of Sacramento will also have the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) open for an additional 50 people Wednesday, January 30 through Sunday, morning February 4.
Regional Transit is providing free rides to weather respite centers. The flyer is attached – riders can either show a printed copy or a digital copy of this SacRT Weather Respite Centers Flyer on a device.
Please refer inquiries to 2-1-1 or 211sacramento.org for all the information on dates, times and locations of respite centers. The County will continue to monitor the forecasted weather to determine the need for extensions of this activation.
(1/18/24) Due to the forecasted cold weather and intermittent rain, in coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC) will be reactivating a weather respite center at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym located at: 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827, to help unhoused persons get respite from the cold beginning Friday, January 19 at 4 p.m. until Monday, January 22 at 8 a.m.This location can support up to 50 adults (18+). Pets are welcome, however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners who do not have them. Guests will receive blankets and cots to sleep on, have access to showers and receive three meals a day while at the respite center.The City of Sacramento will also have the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) open for an additional 50 people from Friday, January 19 through the morning of Tuesday, January 23.Regional Transit is continuing to provide free rides to weather respite centers. Riders can either show a printed copy or a digital copy of the flyer on a device.Please refer to 2-1-1 or 211sacramento.org for all the information on dates, times and locations of respite centers. The County will continue to monitor the forecasted weather to determine the need for extensions of this activation.
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Due to the incoming cold weather system, meeting the approved thresholds there are three weather respite locations activating:
- In coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC) will be reactivating a weather respite center at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym located at: 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827, to help unhoused persons get respite from the cold beginning Friday, January 19 at 4 p.m. until Monday, January 22 at 8 a.m. This location can support up to 50 individuals. Pets are welcome; however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners who do not have them.
- The City of Sacramento will also have the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Boulevard) open for an additional 50 people from Friday, January 19 through the morning of Tuesday, January 23.
- Walk-ups will be accepted, with the OEC able to accommodate up to 50 guests as part of its weather-respite activation.
- The center has storage available for personal belongings if needed and will accept pets.
- Regional Transit is continuing to provide free rides to weather respite centers. Riders can either show a printed copy or a digital copy of this flyers
To see all weather respite locations, days and times, please visit 211sacramento.org or call 2-1-1 for more information.
(1/10/24) Due to the ongoing low overnight temperatures and intermittent rain, our current weather respite activation is extending through Tuesday, January 16 and 8 a.m. at WETYC. To date, the location has been mostly at capacity but will keep 2-1-1 informed of vacancies. All interested parties should call 2-1-1 before attempting to access the location.In addition, First Step Communities is in need of specific donations to help support the guests at the weather respite location. Here is a list of items they need. Please share this need with your audience:The following items are needed for both men and women of all sizes:
- Sweat pants/shirts
- Towels - large body and hand towels
- Underwear
- Depends (incontinence materials)
- Chucks disposable pads (for incontinent individuals to sleep on)
- Jackets - men and women/many sizes
Donations can be dropped off at First Step Communities at North A shelter (1400 North A Street) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until weather respite is over. Please indicate that your donation is for the weather respite center to ensure they go to the right place.
Have questions about donations? Call: (530) 255-2988.
(1/5/24) In coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC) will continue operations at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center (WETYC) in the gym located at 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827, to help unhoused persons get respite from the inclement weather. This extension will continue until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 11; however, it can change again depending on the weather.
This location can support up to 50 individuals and couples (18+ years old) and 1 bike/person, including as many bags as can be carried inside the gym. Limited space is available for bike trailer storage. Pets are welcome; however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them.
The County will also operate Howe Park located at 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento. Flyer only valid from 5 p.m. through 9 a.m. each day on Sunday, Jan. 7, Monday, Jan. 8, and Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Individuals can be referred to 211 for the latest respite information throughout the county.
(1/3/24) In coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC) will continue operations at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center (WETYC) in the gym located at 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827, to help unhoused persons get respite from the inclement weather. This extension will continue until 8 a.m. on Monday, January 8; however, it can change again depending on the weather.This location can support up to 50 individuals and couples (18+ years old) and 1 bike/person, including as many bags as can be carried inside the gym. Limited space is available for bike trailer storage. Pets are welcome; however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them.Individuals can be referred to 211 for the latest respite information throughout the county.
(12/26/2023) The County will be extending weather respite services until 8 a.m. Saturday, December 30 at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym located at 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827. This location can support up to 50 individuals. Pets are welcome; however, they will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners who do not have them.
(12/22/2023) Due to the continued cold weather, in coordination with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), First Step Communities (FSC) will be operating a weather respite center at the Warren E Thornton Youth Center Gym located at: 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827, to help unhoused persons get respite from the cold beginning Saturday, December 23 at 4 p.m. until Wednesday, December 27 at 8 a.m. This location can support up to 50 individuals. Pets are welcome, however, will need to be crated at all times in the center and leashed when taking relief outside. There will be crates provided on location for pet owners that do not have them.The City of Sacramento will operate weather respite at the Outreach and Engagement Center located at 3615 Auburn Blvd, starting Friday, December 22, 2023 at 8 p.m., through Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 8 a.m.Regional Transit is continuing to provide free rides to weather respite centers. Riders can either show a printed copy or a digital copy on a device of this flyer. 2-1-1 and 211sacramento.org has all the information as well.
(12/18/2023) The County will be extending weather respite services through Thursday, December 21 at 8:30 a.m.
The City has extended its activation at the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center through Thursday morning as well. We will continue to monitor the weather for any additional extensions if needed.
Please use the SacRT graphic below, it will be honored through December 21.
(12/15/2023): The County will be extending weather respite services through Tuesday, December 19 at 8:30 a.m. First Step Communities has capacity for an extra 35 people at the North A shelter.
The City has extended its activation at the Auburn Outreach and Engagement Center through Tuesday morning as well. We will continue to monitor the weather for any additional extensions if needed.
Please use the updated SacRT graphic below.
(12/11/2023): The county will be extending services at the North A location through Friday, December 15 at 8:30 a.m. Please use the updated SacRT graphic below.
