Kent Severe Weather Shelter (Holy Spirit Church, downtown Kent)
Overnight severe-weather shelter at Holy Spirit Church in downtown Kent. The City of Kent opens it during freezing weather or snow when staffing allows; it is not open every cold night. Warmth and a place to sleep, overnight only. Each activation is announced by the city and KCRHA. Services: overnight severe-weather shelter
Where: Holy Spirit Church, 318 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 (news reports also cite 310 Third Ave S; older seasons used Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave S — confirm current venue each activation)
Hours: 9pm-7am, only during activations. In recent winters: check-in 9-10pm preferred, doors close when full, no re-entry after leaving, guests leave by 7am. Rules can change, so confirm each activation.
Who can use: Open to people who need shelter during an activation; reports from recent winters describe separate areas for men, women and families. Space is limited and doors close when it is full. Rules on pets, ID and accessibility are not published; ask the hotline (206-245-1026) or City of Kent Human Services before you go.