x
Breaking News
More () »

Warming shelter filling up fast as winter weather blasts through the area

Fayetteville has opened a warming shelter to those in need as below-freezing temperatures hit our area.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Emergency shelters throughout the area could start filling up fast as temperatures fall dangerously low Thursday, Jan. 20, night.

The Fayetteville City Council passed a proposal to fund a joint effort to help house those experiencing homelessness. 

The city council set a little more than $21,000 aside for multiple organizations to open a warming center. It's located at Genesis Church in Fayetteville and provides bedding, food and other resources for those in need.

City council member D'Andre Jones says there was a need for the shelter to help members of the community.

"The money that we gave, that money, it was definitely a huge portion of what is needed to support their efforts," Jones said.

The warming shelter has been in service for six days.

RELATED: UA professor wins national award for mathematics

RELATED: Fayetteville reinstates temporary mask mandate for public places

5NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

DOWNLOAD THE 5NEWS APP
DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONE HERE | DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID HERE

HOW TO ADD THE 5NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE

ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KFSM in the Channel Store.

For Fire TV, search for "KFSM" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.

To report a typo or grammatical error, please email KFSMDigitalTeam@tegna.com

Before You Leave, Check This Out