South County Regional Warming Center opens Thursday night through Saturday as rain falls on the Central Coast

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif.–The South County Regional Warming Center will open Thursday night through Saturday for those needing shelter from the rain.

Operated by the 5Cities Homeless Coalition individuals spending the night will receive a hot meal and bed. The shelter welcomes families and individuals but asks guests not to arrive before 5:30 p.m. and come no later than 8:00 p.m. 

No re-entry is permitted in the shelter once one arrives and chooses to leave. Guests don't have to be sober, but alcohol and other substances aren't allowed into the warming center.

5Cities Homeless Coalition will be offering its usual transportation system. No pets are welcome.

Transportation Pick-Up Schedule Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nights:

• Oceano duck pond at 5:15PM
• Ramona Park at 5:25 PM
• Fin’s Restaurant at 5:35 PM
• St. Anthony’s in Pismo at 5:45 PM
• Pismo Outlet bus stop at 5:55 PM
• Arrive at South County Regional Center 6:15 PM

Transportation Drop-Off Schedule Friday,Saturday,Sunday Mornings:

• Depart South County Regional Center at 7:00 AM
• Pismo Outlet bus stop 
• St. Anthony’s in Pismo
• Fin’s Restaurant 
• Ramona Park 
• Oceano Duck Pond

Community members looking to donate or volunteer can contact Charmain Navarette, Warming Center Lead, at (805) 295-1501, charmain.navarette@5chc.org.