Open Door ministries launches cooling stations to combat summer heat
- Open Door
- Jun 23
- 2 min read

High Point, NC — Open Door Ministries of High Point, Inc. (ODM) is launching cooling stations to support individuals experiencing homelessness as temperatures rise. Extreme heat poses serious health risks, with nearly half of all heat-related deaths occurring among unhoused individuals.
For the second year, ODM will operate cooling stations whenever temperatures reach 90°F or higher. Thanks to support from Home Depot, the stations will now feature misting fans, improving upon last year’s water-only relief.
Cooling Station Locations & Hours (400 N. Centennial St.):
Father’s Table
Mon–Fri, 12 PM–7 PM (Beginning of lunch to end of dinner service)
Cold bottled water
Misting fans (cool air up to 20°F)
Food Pantry
Mon, Wed–Fri, 10 AM–2 PM (During pantry hours)
Cold bottled water
Misting fans
ODM is actively exploring weekend options to expand relief.
“Our goal is simple,” said Executive Director Ryan Ross. “To treat food and housing as human rights, and to create safe, cool spaces for our guests during extreme heat.”
How to Help: Donations of bottled water are welcomed to keep the stations running.
For questions about this press release, please contact Director of Development Ivan Huffman at ihuffman@odm-hp.org or 336.546.2061
For more information about Open Door Ministries please visit www.opendoorministrieshp.org
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Open Door Ministries is a non-profit organization with a faith-based approach, dedicated to helping people regain their independence through supportive services and emergency assistance. Its solution-oriented, ministry-minded programs and services include the operation of a homeless shelter; serving daily meals; distributing non-perishable and fresh food; obtaining permanent housing; providing transitional housing for our nation's veterans; providing emergency assistance and acquiring and maintaining permanent jobs.
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