Grand Rapids Opens Summer Cooling Centers: Everything You Need to Know

While the temperatures have dipped below sweltering this week, we West Michiganders know that summer hasn't even begun, and more hot temps are on the way. The City of Grand Rapids knows that, too, and has officially announced the opening of its cooling centers for this summer.

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These centers will offer community members respite from the sweltering heat of a West Michigan summer.

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The city recommends calling ahead to confirm if a location is, in fact, open. You can also get up-to-date information by dialing 2-1-1.

Where Are Grand Rapids' Cooling Centers?

Cooling centers can be found at the following locations.

Exodus Place | 322 Front Ave. SW | Daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 616-242-9130 |

Grand Rapids Public Library | All Locations | Regular Library Hours | 616-988-5400 |

Kent District Library | All Locations | Regular Branch Hours | 616-784-2007 |

Matthews House Ministry | 766 7th St. NW | Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 616-233-3006 | Coffee, Water, Lunch, Showers, AA/NA Classes |

Mel Trotter Ministries | 225 Commerce Ave. SW | Daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 616-454-8249|

The Salvation Army - Senior Program | 1235 Fulton St. E | Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 616-454-1459 |

The Salvation Army - Community Services | 1215 Fulton St. E | Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 616-459-9468 | Food Pantry, Housing Assessment, Case Management For Families |

West Grand Neighborhood Organization | 754 Leonard St. NW, Suite B | Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 616-451-0150 | Case Support/Management, Resource Navigation, Refrigerator And Microwave Access |

Westminster Presbyterian Church | 47 Jefferson Ave. SE | Mon. - Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 616-456-1456 | Charging Station and Social Worker Onsite |