Regional winter shelters announce 2026-27 operations
Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover governments are coordinating with Homeward and other regional service providers on a winter shelter system for people experiencing homelessness during the 2026-27 cold-weather season.
The Salvation Army’s Inclement Weather Shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond will operate nightly from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Nov. 15 through April 15. It can accommodate as many as 106 single adults. People seeking walk-up shelter should report there first, regardless of whether additional surge capacity has been activated.
CARITAS will operate a surge shelter for as many as 70 people from Dec. 1 through March 31 when the Salvation Army shelter reaches 85% occupancy and temperatures are 40 degrees or below for two consecutive hours. Transportation to the surge site will be provided from the Salvation Army shelter.
An overnight warming center operated by CARITAS at Marshall Plaza can accommodate another 60 people when both shelters are full and temperatures are forecast to reach 20 degrees or below for at least two consecutive hours, or when other life-safety hazards require activation. Hours may be extended, including to 24-hour operations, when conditions warrant.
Families with minor children who are at risk of sleeping outside should visit the Community Resource and Training Center at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. After hours, weekends and holidays, families should report to The Salvation Army at the same address so staff can assess their needs and seek temporary placement.
Shelter activations and extended hours will be announced through Richmond Ready Alerts and RVA311. GRTC Route 1 serves the Chamberlayne Avenue shelter.
To learn more about shelter plans, visit rva.gov/human-services/shelter. The Greater Richmond Continuum of Care Homeless Connection Line at 804-972-0813 can help connect individuals with shelter, outreach and supportive resources.
