WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Warming shelters in Marathon County are extending hours because of frigit temperatures.
At ‘Open Door’, they’re extending hours from 5am to 6pm, including weekends. The Salvation Army is also opting to stay open longer, and Catholic Charities says they’re increasing their capacity to as much as they’re allowed.
‘Open Door’ mentioned they did this because they know many without shelter will be looking for a warm place. “It’s cold. It’s so cold outside. I came in this morning, and it was -16 with wind chill,” said Executive Director of Open Door, Anne Drow. “We just decided that was probably the best thing we could do, is to be open and stay open as long as need be.”
Open Door also recently got a shipment of clothes that need sorting and are looking for volunteers to help.
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