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Warming center reports heavy winter use; organizers plan summer services and facility upgrades
Summary
City staff and volunteers told the Coffeyville City Commission the community-run warming center saw hundreds of meals and dozens of guests this winter and plans expanded classes, substance‑use groups and minor building upgrades — but needs funding for HVAC improvements.
City staff and volunteers reported to the Coffeyville City Commission that the community warming center operated most of the winter, served hundreds of meals and is expanding nonresidential services this summer while seeking funds to upgrade building heating and cooling.
The warming-center update came during the commission—s public‑comment period, when city staff member Alicia Melton introduced center staff and volunteers and asked them to describe activity during the winter months.
Melton and volunteer leaders said December operations included 12 days open with 14 unique guests and roughly 100 meals served. The center was open every day in January, recording 78 guests and about 350 meals. In February the center split its…
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