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.
