About Out of the Cold Georgetown

Since 2022, Out of the Cold Georgetown has provided a warm, safe and welcoming place for people experiencing homelessness, housing and/or food insecurity in our community. 

 

We are 100% volunteer-run and it is through the generosity, care and compassion of our volunteers and community, that we are able to offer our programs.

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Out of the Cold provides an emergency winter refuge, open nightly from mid-November to early April, and only on the nights when there are enough volunteers.  Guests can expect to receive a friendly welcome, conversation and a listening ear, a hot evening meal, breakfast the following morning, and a bed in a safe, warm place for the night.  Please note that we are not a staffed or permanent shelter.

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There are two meal programs that run all year round, supported by Out of the Cold volunteers and other community members: Knox Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm) and Community Dinner (first Friday of every month at 6:00pm).  

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People come to us for many reasons and with different life experiences. Whatever brings someone to our door, we aim to offer dignity, compassion and a genuine welcome. We are committed to creating a non-judgmental environment where guests and volunteers can connect through respect, kindness, shared conversations and good food.