Emmanuel House Shelter Opens as Daytime Cooling Center During Heatwave, Unhealthy Air Quality

Emmanuel House, the emergency homeless shelter of the Diocese of Providence, is open as a cooling center through at least Thursday, July 16. Emmanuel House is open to all who are seeking refuge from the heat and sun. Emmanuel House will also continue to provide emergency overnight shelter for men and women.

Those seeking shelter or a cool place can call Emmanuel House at 401-421-7888 or go directly to Emmanuel House at 239 Public Street, Providence.

Emmanuel House is a ministry of the Diocese of Providence funded in part by the Catholic Charity Appeal. For additional information on Emmanuel House, see https://dioceseofprovidence.org/homeless-shelter.

The many assistance programs of the Diocese of Providence’s Catholic Charities and Social Ministry also continue to operate throughout the state for Rhode Islanders in need. For more information on assistance available, visit https://dioceseofprovidence.org/find-support or call 401-421-7833.

Other Cooling Centers in Rhode Island

Access more cooling centers at the RI EMA: https://riema.ri.gov/resources/cooling-centers.

As this smoky weather has come upon us quickly, not every center may be up and running – but we encourage you to be aware of creative ideas around you – the public library – your local fire station – police station – the malls – etc. Be safe over the next few days – and stay hydrated and out of the sun as much as ossible.