City of Fort Wayne Cooling Stations

In partnership with the City of Fort Wayne and Everyone Home, multiple Cooling Stations have been opened in Fort Wayne to help those needing to find a place to fight the heat. Unless otherwise noted, the Cooling Stations will be open when the temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher.

Cooling Station Locations

Locations will be open when temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher unless otherwise noted. Please continue to check back as additional location will be added.
  • The Rescue Mission Day Shelter

    The Rescue Mission’s day shelter is open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open regardless of temperature. Adults can access overnight shelter here as well.

    Location: 404 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne

    Also, 3 meals are served each day for anyone in the community who is hungry:

    • Breakfast at 7:00 AM
    • Lunch at 12:00 noon
    • Dinner at 5:00 PM
  • The Salvation Army Cooling Station

    The Salvation Army Cooling Station is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

    Location: 2901 N. Clinton St, Fort Wayne

    On Citilink Bus Route #8

  • Botanical Conservatory Cooling Station

    Location: 1100 S. Calhoun Street

    Hours:

    Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Thursday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Sunday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  • Project.ME Cooling Station

    Location: 2305 Broadway, 46807

    On Citilink Bus Route #1

    Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

    Site open for adults only due to the nature of services provided

  • Citilink Busses as Mobile Cooling Stations

    On heat advisory days, Citilink buses will serve as mobile cooling stations to help our community beat the heat.

    Hours of Operation:

    • Monday through Friday: 5:40 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
    • Closed on July 4th
  • Faith United Methodist Church

    Location: 207 E Dewald St, Fort Wayne, 46803- Enter side door and go downstairs

    Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm-8:00pm

    Water and light snacks will be available.


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