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Effingham County church to open as shelter during winter weather

A warming shelter is set to open in Effingham County due to freezing temperatures expected later this week.

A warming shelter is set to open in Effingham County due to freezing temperatures expected later this week. 8 Cal Fr Clothing

Effingham County church to open as shelter during winter weather

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A warming shelter is set to open in Effingham County due to freezing temperatures expected later this week.

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A warming shelter is set to open in Effingham County due to freezing temperatures expected later this week.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 155 Goshen Road, plans to open its building as a warming center from Friday to Sunday, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, volunteers are needed to staff the shelter. In addition, they need donations of food as well as sleeping bags and blankets.

For more information and to donate, contact Kim Dennis, Area Director for the United Way at 912-547-7123 or Father David Rose, Priest of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 912-661-5989.

Effingham County church to open as shelter during winter weather

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