Overnight Homeless Cold Weather Shelter Open Overnight Jan. 17-18
Published on January 17, 2026
By the Office of Communication
The City of Arlington has activated its overnight Homeless Emergency Weather Shelter Plan from 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
In freezing temperatures, the City's longtime community partner, The Salvation Army, serves as a temporary inclement weather shelter for homeless individuals in Arlington. Shelter will be available during these times under the plan:
- 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18
The City of Arlington’s Homeless Emergency Cold Weather Shelter plan, which is supported by a federal emergency shelter grant, is activated on dates when temperatures reach 39 degrees or below for four or more consecutive hours overnight.
Inclement Weather Shelter Protocols
The Salvation Army
- Check in address:712 West Abram St.
- Intake is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 17. Check out time is 8 a.m. Jan. 18.
- Check-in exceptions will be made for drop offs by the Arlington Police Department after hours.
- Breakfast will be served
- This site can accommodate up to 30 individuals.
- For questions, please dial 817-860-1836
The First United Methodist Church will serve as an overflow shelter if The Salvation Army reaches capacity.
- Check in address: 407 N. Mesquite St.
- Intake is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 17. Check out time is 8 a.m. Jan. 18.
- Check-in exceptions will be made for drop offs by the Arlington Police Department after hours.
- Breakfast will be served
- This overflow site can accommodate up to 20 individuals.
Warming Locations
All Arlington Public Library locations are open for warming during standard operating hours, excluding holidays.
Arlington Library Locations
Resources for Homeless Guests with Pets:
The Arlington Animal Services Shelter (accepts pets of homeless individuals as capacity allows). The shelter is located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd. The phone number is 817-459-5898.
Arlington Animal Shelter