A collaborative service providing a safe warm place for those experiencing homelessness during the winter months

WHO WE ARE

MISSION

The Malden Warming Center (MWC) seeks to serve those experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months, recognizing each person’s inherent dignity and unique circumstance.  We operate only December 1 to March 31 every year, seven nights a week from 7:00pm - 7:30am.

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The MWC is a temporary night center for those that are homeless. It is a safe place of warmth during the harshest winter months. The MWC welcomes people experiencing active substance abuse and offers comfort, hot drinks, and a warm meal. As much as possible warm clothing and toiletries will be available and the staff works to connect guests to needed services including permanent housing, substance use treatment, health and mental health services.

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PURPOSE

Malden Warming Center, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code.

(a) The purpose of MWC is to serve those experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months, recognizing each person’s inherent dignity and unique circumstance.

(b) Without limiting the generality of its charitable purpose, the MWC:

i. Provides temporary night center (“Center”) services for those that are homeless. It is a safe place of warmth during the harshest winter months.
ii. Welcomes all people who are experiencing homelessness, including those who are experiencing active substance abuse, and provides healthy meals, drinks, personal care facilities, camaraderie, warm clothing and toiletries to comfort our guests.
iii. Works to connect guests to needed services including permanent housing, substance abuse treatment, and physical and mental health services.

(c) The MWC trains and uses community volunteers who are compassionate and committed to assist its Center guests by providing room monitoring services, food preparation services, clothing distribution services, and other comfort services.