Email: Kate.Santich@HSNcfl.org
Orange County Government Public Information Officer
Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County Government Opens Warming Center
Orange County, Fla. – In preparation for the upcoming cold weather, Orange County Government is supporting the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in notifying residents, homeless individuals, and people without stable housing that Orange County will open a Warming Center.
The Warming Center is located at the Goldenrod Recreation Center/Goldenrod Park, 4863 N Goldenrod Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Hours of operation will begin Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. and close Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
The warming center will help HSN if capacity is reached at HSN’s partner agencies.
Transportation: Regional LYNX buses will provide free rides for individuals seeking transportation to the listed HSN shelters. Riders must let the LYNX driver know that they need to go to a warming center. The LYNX driver will transport those in need to the nearest HSN shelter location.
Main Homeless Shelters
- Coalition for the Homeless Shelter
18 N. Terry Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Other Shelters Operating in Orange County
- The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only)
624 Lexington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 - Orlando Union Rescue Mission
3300 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.