Warming Shelter opens in Hood River as freezing weather approaches
File Photo - Staff of the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council were at the ready at 2505 W. 7th St., The Dalles last February. The Gloria Center activates the Emergency Shelter due to freezing temperatures.
The Dalles, Ore., Nov. 17, 2025 – With winter approaching, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and community partners are working together to ensure our most vulnerable community members can access shelters, emergency supplies, and additional resources during winter severe weather events.
Hood River Hood River Warming Shelter, 1733 Oak St.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council opened the 24-bed Hood River Warming Shelter at 1733 Oak St. in Hood River on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 9am. The Hood River Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is open throughout the winter season until March 2026.
Warming Shelter placements are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there is not a waitlist. Shelter guest intakes take place from 9am-4pm on weekdays throughout the season, as bed availability allows. Wraparound services for each client are engaged after initial intake paperwork is completed. For more information about available shelter beds or other emergency resources available during severe winter weather events, visit MCCAC’s Hood River Shelter page here and Severe Weather Resources page here.
Additional Resources - Gloria Center Emergency Shelter, Supplies, Transportation, and More
The Dalles — The Gloria Center, 2505 W. 7th St.
MCCAC will operate an emergency shelter at The Gloria Center in The Dalles during severe weather events, as staffing and volunteer capacity allows. MCCAC staff monitor the weather forecast daily. When emergency shelter operations at The Gloria Center are activated, updates will be shared on the MCCAC website and Facebook page.
MCCAC has updated the Severe Weather Resources page of our website with by-county information on shelter and other severe weather resources, including supply bundles distribution locations, transportation options, and other information.
Warming supplies are available at MCCAC offices Monday through Friday, 8am-12pm and 1-5pm. • Hood River Office – 606 State St. Suite 1B, Hood River
For those who need transportation to access a shelter, information about public transit schedules, routes, and dial-a-ride options in the Mid-Columbia region can be found here.
This work is possible due to community support, which takes multiple forms. Community members interested in donating supplies, volunteering, or making a financial contribution can reach out to MCCAC at info@mccac.com
About MCCAC
MCCAC is the Community Action Agency serving Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties. MCCAC’s mission is to build a better future for our community through partnership and equity-centered programs that prevent and eliminate poverty and houselessness.
