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Program:	HOPE Centre - Warming Centre
Organization:	District of Rainy River Services Board
Phone Numbers:	No public telephone number
Email:	connect@rrdssa.ca
Website:	rrdssab.ca/out-of-the-cold-warming-centre/
Address:	324 Victoria Ave Fort Frances, ON P9A 2C2  Map
Street Address:	324 Victoria Ave HOPE Centre Fort Frances  Map
Location:	HOPE Centre is located in the former Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church on Victoria Ave Situated across the street from Fort Frances Clinic Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave and Church St
Accessibility Notes:	Not accessible; ramp available at back entrance
Hours:	Nov-Apr Mon-Sun 8:30 pm-7:30 am Doors lock for the night at 11 pm
Public Contacts:	Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard - Homelessness Coordinator 807-274-5349 Ext 248 Christie Cousineau - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program Supervisor 807-274-5349 Ext 237 * christie.cousineau@rrdssab.ca
Service Description:	Responsible for the delivery of provincially mandated services on behalf of the citizens of the District of Rainy River Provides a place to warm up for the night during the coldest winter months Equipped with sleeping mats, blankets, tables, chairs, a fridge and stove Supervised during open hours Access to on-site lockers for belongings, bathrooms, showers, a meal and a safe bed for the night
Fees:	None
Application:	Operates on a drop-in basis Door opens at 8:30 pm and guests must be inside before 11 pm when door is locked Individuals lockers available for securing belongings
Eligibility / Target Population:	Open to anyone needing a place to warm up from the cold weather
Languages:	English
Area Served:	Fort Frances  Map
This information was last completely updated on November 30, 2025
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