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Local church, partners describe limits on warming-shelter operations and need for funding upgrades

Temple City Council · December 19, 2025
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Impact Church said it paused a warming-shelter program this winter after the fire department required a fire-suppression upgrade; the church and partner agencies are fundraising and coordinating with the Salvation Army and city staff for alternatives.

Roy Rhodes, pastor at Impact Church, told the Temple City Council on Dec. 18 that the congregation temporarily suspended its warming shelter this year after the fire department required an upgraded fire suppression system.

Rhodes said the church has run a warming shelter for…

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