Hyde Park United Methodist is part of a network of shelters that provide warm, secure space for those experiencing homelessness. The program is administered by Hillsborough County government, which monitors weather conditions and issues an alert when the weather forecast shows temperatures will drop below below a predefined threshold. Once that notice is issued, our team of volunteers mobilizes to setup and open the shelter.
Hyde Park United Methodist operates two locations for the cold weather shelter:
- Hyde Park Campus: 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa, 33606
- The Portico Campus: 1001 N Florida Avenue, Tampa, 33602
Volunteers are welcome to choose the location at which they wish to serve.
Email Dale Saville with questions.
Read the Cold Weather Shelter Guest Rules here.
Location of the Cold Weather Shelter:
- Hyde Park United Methodist, 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa 33606
- The Portico, 1001 N. Florida Avenue Tampa 33602
Email Don Aiken, church liaison, for more information or to volunteer.