The Egan Warming Center which opens to homeless people on freezing nights has activated 24 times so far this winter. That’s the most nights in a season since the program in Eugene and Springfield began 8 years ago, and winter isn’t over.
Egan Warming Center Director Shelley Corteville says there’s an urgent need for more volunteers to relieve those who regularly help out.
Corteville: “We’ve had a lot of activations. We’ve had some long activations and all of our activations have been pretty close together and what happens is people just get really tired.”
Egan Warming Centers were named for Major Thomas Egan who froze to death on the streets of Eugene in 2008.
There’s a training for new volunteers Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church in Eugene.
Egan Warming Center also needs warm blankets and clothing, especially socks. Donations can be dropped off at any St. Vincent de Paul location.
