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City, County Fund Warming Center at Unity Baptist; Health Net to Operate Seasonally When Temps Reach 32°F
Summary
The Gastonia City Council approved an agreement Nov. 6 with Advocates for Healthy Citizens (Health Net Gaston) to operate a seasonal warming center at Unity Baptist Church when temperatures fall to 32°F or below.
Gastonia City Council on Nov. 6 authorized city funding toward a winter warming center to operate when temperatures drop to 32°F or below, approving an agreement with Advocates for Healthy Citizens Inc., doing business as Health Net Gaston.
Under the contract, Health Net will operate a warming center at Unity Baptist Church (482 N. Myrtle School Road) for the winter season beginning the week of Nov. 23 (the first qualifying night below 32°F) through March 31, 2026. The facility will operate overnight hours, approximately 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and the fire marshal–determined occupancy for the selected warming‑center configuration is up to 100 ambulatory guests on a given night; the city and county noted a 365‑day cap policy in the fire…
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