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id: 66f1219928
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:52 EST
status: reported
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# Greater Richmond opens winter shelters for cold weather season

The City of Richmond and local partners are opening winter weather shelters, including warming centers, for people experiencing homelessness.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/richmond/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Henrico County](/richmond/wiki/henrico-county.md), [Chesterfield County](/richmond/wiki/chesterfield-county.md)

## Coverage

- [City of Richmond](https://www.rva.gov/neighborhood-and-community-services-human-services-press-releases-and-announcements/news/greater) (city agency), 2026-11-09 12:38 EST: Greater Richmond Region Announces 2026–2027 Winter Shelter Operations and Cold Weather Response
- [8News (WRIC ABC)](https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/winter-weather-shelters-richmond/), 2026-11-09 16:52 EST: Winter weather shelters to open in Greater Richmond area ahead of cold weather

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