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Warming center resumes operations; volunteers and transport noted
Summary
Kim Dwyer of the Service Integration team briefed the council on the warming center: 10 nights open so far, 42 volunteers, 49 total check‑ins (13 unique individuals), and expanded nights coming up with transportation available via Chariots.
Kim Dwyer, representing the Service Integration team, updated the council on Stayton’s warming‑center operations. "We've been open a total of 10 nights over what I call round 1 and round 2," Dwyer said, adding the program would begin "round 3" that night.
Dwyer reported 42 different volunteers had staffed the center and some had covered 18 or more shifts. She said 13 different individuals have checked in across the 10 nights, for a total of 49 check‑ins. "Even if we're serving one individual from freezing temperatures, I think we're doing a good thing," she said.
Dwyer described the center's schedule for the coming round as opening nightly from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday and closing on Friday morning. She clarified the current warming‑center she organizes is the single site discussed at the meeting; other nearby communities operate separate warming or shelter sites.
Dwyer added that Chariots provides free transportation to warming and cooling centers: visitors need only tell the driver their destination to receive return service the following day.
Councilors praised volunteer efforts. Councilor Sims said he observed the warming center and commended the team's work. The council did not take formal action; staff and volunteers will continue operations under the existing service model and schedule.
