Winter Shelter
Contact:
Winter Shelter Phone: (571) 652-9984
The Winter Shelter is a partnership funded by the City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services’ Office of Community Services.
Winter Shelter
The City of Alexandria Winter Shelter, also called Hypothermia Shelter, ensures that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have a warm, clean and safe environment to retreat from the elements of weather at night.
The Winter Shelter, operated by Carpenter’s Shelter, is open nightly from 7 pm to 7 am regardless of weather from November 1st through April 15th.
The Winter Shelter provides supportive services and resources necessary to assist residents in obtaining stable housing.
In fiscal year 2024, Carpenter’s Shelter served 401 clients in the Winter Shelter: including 357 adults and 43 children.
Hours: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am daily from November 1st through April 15th
Location: Alexandria Community Shelter, 2355-B Mill Road, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Public Transportation: Dash Bus 30 from Braddock Road and Bus 32 from King Street. Metro drop off at Eisenhower Avenue station. From the station, it is a short walk to the Winter Shelter.