Holy City Missions at Aldersgate Methodist Church in North Charleston, SC, opened a warming shelter on December 2 and 3, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to provide relief during below-normal Lowcountry temperatures. Located at 1444 Remount Road, the center offers safe indoor space, hot dinner, breakfast, grab-and-go lunch, showers, warm clothes, toiletries, overnight lodging until 7 a.m., and an optional devotion for up to 65-75 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets are not permitted, and it serves men, women, and children.
Transportation and Access
Free transportation is available via CARTA Route 13, with pickups and drop-offs at Remount Road and Allison Avenue; request the Aldersgate or Holy City Missions stop. For questions, contact the church at (843) 647-0320. County officials urge sharing details with vulnerable neighbors lacking reliable heat or stable housing.
Broader Context
This temporary shelter responds to forecasted cold snaps, with lows around 38 degrees, as part of regional cold-weather initiatives. Similar centers have operated previously in the Charleston area during winter, highlighting ongoing community support for those in need.
