Overview
- Denver opened expanded emergency shelter at 1 p.m. Thursday and will keep it active as long as dangerous cold persists.
- Designated front-door access points include Lawrence Street Community Center for men, Samaritan House for women, Urban Peak for youth, and the Inn at the Highland for families, with several 24/7 sites also available.
- Families must apply in person with children at the Inn at the Highland; intake begins at 9 a.m. on activation days and phone-issued vouchers are no longer available.
- Jefferson County shelters run from 9 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Saturday under criteria tied to subfreezing temperatures and snow, with motel vouchers unavailable on the day of activation or outside business hours.
- Arvada offers a limited voucher program requiring Tuesday sign-ups with a roommate and no last-minute issuance, while Longmont’s overnight severe-weather shelter at Journey Church operates Thursday through Saturday.