The Warming Shelter was established in 2013 when a team of Sioux City’s most devoted citizens identified a huge need in the community for a place for homeless individuals to go during the harsh Iowa winters. Success in meeting this need required dedication, time, and resources. Many barriers were faced over the next several years as the number of individuals accessing services through The Warming Shelter grew. As needs grew, members of the community delivered!
Support was offered by individuals, churches, and many other groups in our community. They offered time, supplies, meals, donations, and much more. 9 years later, our shelter has been able to provide hundreds of men, women, and families with the warmth of hope by providing a place to escape the frigid weather.
Since The Warming Shelter opened it's doors, there have been no reported deaths in our community resulting from unsheltered individuals freezing. This has been done with no government support in order to maintain the ability to allow anyone and everyone to enter our shelter without meeting any sort of criteria. 
As of June 2022, The Warming Shelter has provided 96,000 nights and 56,000 days of shelter for those in need. Working hand in hand with local charitable organizations, The Warming Shelter hopes to be part of creating comprehensive programs to connect homeless individuals with desperately needed aid and eventually sucessful independent living.