“Yes, we’ve got the space, but we need a Christmas miracle to come through for funding from the community!” Read the article: https://www.dailyinterlake.com/local_news/20190928/warming_center_continues_push_for_low-barrier_shelter
The red doors are famous! The “Red Door Church” is known in our community for much more than just their doors. However, there is a lot to be said about those red doors and what they mean to our community! Christ Church Episcopal does so much for those who are experiencing homelessness! Read the full Location Announcement December 2019 Newsletter here:
We have a home! Read the full November 2019 Newsletter here:
“Our Board of Directors continue to be very active in securing a home for the Flathead Warming Center. We have faced disappointing news with continued passion, drive, and grit. In times that most would be discouraged, our leaders remain optimistic. The need remains, and so does the passion to open our doors. Our plan to open this season still stands. Come stand with us!” Read the full October 2019 Newsletter here:
“Co-founder of the Flathead Warming Center, Luke Heffernan’s goal is to welcome with open arms. And until the Warming Center takes off and becomes self-sufficient, he says he is not ready to rest.” -Daily Inter Lake (June 19, 2019) Our passion in our mission remains very strong. As we began this journey, we understood from day one that finding a home for the shelter would be a challenge, but a challenge that we are not hesitant…
“We want to see it happen this year, whatever it takes,” Heffernan said. “Winter’s coming. It’s upon us.” “We’re just looking at meeting the very, very basic needs an individual has of warmth and safety, and I think that’s a gap that is unmet right now in a lot of regards,” said center co-chair Tonya Horn, a social worker at the Western Montana Mental Health Center. “We’ve really seen a great need in the valley…
“Look a little closer. This is a person. This is real. This is the Flathead. What we are talking about is illness. I can’t imagine what it is like to be homeless. I can’t imagine what it is like to be alone and I really can’t imagine what it is like to sleep outside through a Montana winter! I can’t imagine a lot about homelessness, but most of all, what I can’t image is doing nothing about it.” Read…
“Haircuts from the Heart will happen one Sunday each month. Tatum said they’ll partner with the Flathead Warming Center to continue providing free haircuts into the winter.” Read the article: Kalispell Salon Provides Free Haircuts to those in Need.
“The Last Resort? So, what are we talking about? Compassion. The Flathead Warming Center provides shelter for individuals and families who may have no other option. Our purpose is to meet the basic needs of warmth and safety. It is an honor to be the last resort.” Read the full June 2019 Newsletter here:
“It is a good thing to have the heart and desire to help our neighbors without homes, but to do so safely requires great responsibility. Equally important to a warm shelter is a safe shelter!” Read the full May 2019 Newsletter here:
