St. Francis Cabrini Church to open temporary warming shelter

Tony Ceja, left, and Paul Findley, right, carry the Mary figurine into the stable as they set up the outdoor nativity scene at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish in Lorain.
Tony Ceja, left, and Paul Findley, right, carry the Mary figurine into the stable as they set up the outdoor nativity scene at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish in Lorain. Morning Journal file

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St. Francis Cabrini Church, 2143 Homewood Drive in Lorain, will open its doors as a temporary warming shelter starting Jan. 4 for area residents in need.

Lorain Ward 6 Councilman Angel Arroyo Jr. announced the initiative on Twitter after being notified of the lack of spaces in area shelters.

Arroyo said the shelter will be available from 7:45 p.m. until 8 a.m., Jan. 5 and then re-opening in the evening at 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 5 until 8 a.m., Jan. 6.

Volunteers and food donations are welcomed, he said. For more information, contact Arroyo at 440-258-3023.

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