We have updated our list of local organizations that lend a helping hand to those in need during these difficult economic times. A list of South Oakland Warming Centers will be available around Thanksgiving. The Welcome Inn Day Center for the Homeless will be open Monday through Friday from December 19, 2011 through March 16, 2012. It is located in the Unity Church, 2500 Crooks Road near Northwood Drive.

Daytime Warming Center

"Welcome Inn" at Unity Church of Royal Oak
2500 Crooks Road, Royal Oak (north of 12 mile near Northwood Drive)
Entrance on Cedar Drive at rear of building.
Monday – Friday :: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
December 19, 2011 to March 16, 2012
www.unityroyaloak.org

Overnight Warming Centers

Emmanuel Church
4000 Normandy, Royal Oak
12/19 - 12/31

First Baptist Church
1841 Pinecrest, Ferndale
1/1 – 1/12

St Mary's
730 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak
1/13 - 1/28

Genesis
202 5th, Royal Oak
1/29 - 2/10

Starr Presbyterian
1717 W. 13 Mile, Royal Oak
2/11 - 2/18

St Dennis
1515 N. Stephenson, Royal Oak
2/19 - 3/3

Berkley Community Church
2855 Wiltshire, Berkley
3/4 - 3/16

Assistance

South Oakland Shelter
(248) 809-3773
18505 W. 12 Mile Rd, Lathrup Village
90 day shelter provides lodging, meals, and transportation. Case management and housing supportive services.

Salvation Army
(248) 585-5600
3015 N. Main (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak
Food pantry, utility, clothing, furniture, rent/mortgage assistance, seasonal shelter, holiday assistance, seasonal shelter, holiday assistance. Assistance based on need and qualification. Photo ID, proof of income and documentation required. All assistance by appointment only.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday :: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday :: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

The Sanctuary Runaway Program
(248) 547-2260
1222 S. Washington, Royal Oak
Short-term shelter for runaway and homeless youths aged 10-17. Counseling and substance abuse education available. No court wards; voluntary program; parental consent required. Call first – no drop-ins.

Clothing

First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak
320 W. 7th St., Royal Oak
4th Monday of every month

St. Mary's Rectory
730 S. Lafayette (corner of Lincoln), Royal Oak
Must be a Royal Oak resident and show photo ID. No phone calls.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday :: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Salvation Army
(248) 585-5600
3015 N. Main (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday :: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday :: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Food: Groceries

St. Dennis Catholic Church/School
2200 E. 12 Mile, Royal Oak
Thursday nights

Open Hands: St. John's Episcopal Church Emergency Food Pantry
26998 Woodward, Royal Oak
Monday :: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Saturday :: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Closed October 29, November 26, December 24 – 26 and 31

Ten Mile Free Will Baptist
74 W. 10 Mile, Madison Heights
Monday – Friday :: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday by appointment

First United Methodist of Royal Oak
320 W. 7th St., Royal Oak
Monday – Friday ::  10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Salvation Army
(248) 585-5600
3015 N. Main (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday :: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday :: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Yad Ezra
2850 W. 11 Mile, Berkley
Sunday :: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Monday & Wednesday :: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday :: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Right Road Community Dev
1560 Wordsworth, Ferndale
3rd Saturday of the month :: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry
143 Albany, Ferndale
3rd Wednesday of the month :: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency South
345 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale
Monday – Friday :: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Emergency Food every 3rd Monday of the month

St. Mary’s Rectory
730 S. Lafayette (corner of Lincoln), Royal Oak
Must be a Royal Oak resident and show photo ID. No phone calls.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday :: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Food: Meals

South Oakland Community Lunch Program
Genesis (formerly First Baptist Church of Royal Oak)
309 N. Main, Royal Oak
Saturdays :: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Royal Oak First United Methodist Church
320 W. 7th, Royal Oak
Sack lunches or snack packs.
Monday – Friday :: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Salvation Army
(248) 585-5600
3015 N. Main (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday :: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday :: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

South Oakland Shelter
(248) 809-3773
18505 W. 12 Mile Rd, Lathrup Village
90 day shelter provides lodging, meals, and transportation. Case management and housing supportive services.

Referrals

Haven
(248) 334-1274 (staffed crisis line)
(877) 922-1274 (toll free)
(248) 334-1284 (business number)
Oakland County's 24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault agency.
www.haven-oakland.org

Common Ground
(248) 456-0909 (24-hour crisis line)
(800) 231-1127 (toll free)
Referral service and crisis counseling.
www.commongroundsanctuary.org

Statewide Shelter Assistance
800-A-SHELTER (24-hour referral)