Warming centers in the Lowcountry area of Charleston, S.C., are opening on January 11-12, 2026, due to expected cold temperatures dropping Sunday night. These shelters provide essential services like warm sleeping areas, meals, and showers for those without adequate heat or experiencing homelessness.​
Seacoast Church Summerville
This center at 301 East 5th North Street operates Sunday and Monday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with entry at the back door facing Gum Street. It welcomes men, women, families, and pets (via Sheltered Paws nonprofit), offering meals and showers.​
Holy City Missions at Aldersgate
Located at 1444 Remount Road in North Charleston, this shelter opens both nights with registration from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., closing at 7 a.m.; capacity is 65 on a first-come, first-served basis. Services include meals, showers, clothes, toiletries, and optional devotion, but no pets; CARTA bus route 13 provides rides.​
Hibben United Methodist Church
In Mount Pleasant at 690 Coleman Boulevard, this operates only Sunday, January 11, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (no entry after 11 p.m. without prior arrangements). Guests get meals, showers with supplies, clothes, and pickup from Mary Conway Park via church shuttle, with CARTA return downtown.​
