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 three locations for the cold weather shelter:
- Hyde Park Campus – Harnish Center: 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa, 33606
- Hyde Park Campus – Magnolia Building: 414 S. Magnolia Ave, Tampa, 33606
- The Portico Campus – Community Hall: 1001 N Florida Avenue, Tampa, 33602
Volunteers are welcome to choose the location at which they wish to serve.
When shelters are activated, to receive an email with sign-up information, use this form.
To learn more about the Cold Weather Shelters at Hyde Park United Methodist watch this video.
***** 6:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 20, Harnish Center. Join us for the Cold Weather Shelter Kick Off and Orientation! Even if you have served with the Cold Weather Shelter before, we encourage you to attend. Sign-up here to attend the kick off and orientation.
Thank you for serving on the Cold Weather Shelter Team!
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Email Dale Saville with questions.
Read the Cold Weather Shelter Guest Rules here.
Location of the Cold Weather Shelter:
- Hyde Park United Methodist – Harnish Center, 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa 33606
- Hyde Park United Methodist – Magnolia Building, 414 S. Magnolia Avenue, Tampa
- The Portico – Community Hall, 1001 N. Florida Avenue Tampa 33602
Email Don Aiken, church liaison, for more information or to volunteer.