Malden Warming Center

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Malden Warming Center A collaborative service providing a safe warm place for adult individuals experiencing homelessness in winter. Contact us for daily operating hours.

Our season runs December 1st through March 31st every year. We open every day with our hours between 7 p.m - 7:30 a.m.

Next up in our “what does a Warming Center volunteer do?” series: The ROOM MONITOR 1 shift.The Room Monitor role is the ...
10/21/2026

Next up in our “what does a Warming Center volunteer do?” series: The ROOM MONITOR 1 shift.

The Room Monitor role is the bread and butter of the MWC. Room Monitors work directly with guests: checking them in and out, making sure everyone has what they need, enforcing basic rules if necessary, and just being there to support and provide hospitality.

The role is split into four shifts. ROOM MONITOR 1 goes from 6:15pm to 9pm. It’s the busiest of the four, but it’s also the most popular. A lot of people like it because it offers the most interactions with guests - you have the opportunity to set the welcoming tone we have become known for.

Your evening will go something like this:

đź“‹Join several other volunteers to carry out the check-in process as guests enter.
đźš—Order Ubers and offer food and clothing to anyone who did not get a spot.
🧡Do whatever needs to be done: help pass out blankets, hand out a laptop, give a tour to a new guest. Someone needs some boots? Send them over to Amy's closet. One gues took another guest's favorite spot before they could get there? Empathize and collaboratively come up with a solution, like finding a spot with an even better view of the TV.
🔑At 9pm, hand over your keys and lanyards to the next shift.

Following an orientation session and a standard background check, our volunteer coordinator will schedule a time for you to shadow experienced volunteers for more training until you feel ready to start. Shifts are all “sign up as you go” with no commitment necessary.

Choose just one session. We hope to see you there!
- Tuesday Oct 27, 6:30pm
- Thursday Nov 5, 6:30pm
- Saturday Nov 14, 10am
-Sunday Nov 22, 2pm
The Malden Warming Center (529 Eastern Ave, Malden).

What does a Warming Center volunteer do? Over the next few weeks, we’ll strive to answer this question in the hopes that...
10/19/2026

What does a Warming Center volunteer do? Over the next few weeks, we’ll strive to answer this question in the hopes that you, dear reader, might realize how much fun we have and decide to join us at an upcoming orientation session.

First up: What does an AMY’S CLOSET ATTENDANT do?

👟At 7pm, you sign in and head right for Amy’s Closet (our donation room) and greet your fellow volunteer.
👟As guests approach the service window, you’ll fetch whatever they’ve asked for; a pair of sweatpants, a toothbrush, socks to replace the wet ones they came in with.
👟Very likely, you’ll find yourself playing fashion advisor or striking up a conversation with some wonderful guests.
👟As you go, you’ll make sure to keep things tidy and organized. You’ll also write down which items you’ve given away.
đź‘źEventually, things will start to slow down. You might have some time to chat with your fellow volunteer or do some folding.
👟At 9pm, you’ll sign out and head home!

Following an orientation session and a standard background check, you’ll be cleared to sign up for Amy’s Closet shifts. We’ll pair you with an experienced volunteer to start. Shifts are all “sign up as you go” with no commitment necessary.

Choose just one session. We hope to see you there!
- Tuesday Oct 27, 6:30pm
- Thursday Nov 5, 6:30pm
- Saturday Nov 14, 10am
-Sunday Nov 22, 2pm
The Malden Warming Center (529 Eastern Ave, Malden)

You guys... WE DID IT!!! We reached our goal of raising $12k in ticket sales to the Fall Celebration. Thank you, thank y...
10/18/2026

You guys... WE DID IT!!! We reached our goal of raising $12k in ticket sales to the Fall Celebration. Thank you, thank you, thank you, community. 🧡

A lot of people bought tickets knowing they couldn’t make it; they just wanted to support. That means there are still seats available, and we’re keeping the GiveButter page up until they’re gone. So yes, you can still grab a ticket!

Thank you, community, for believing in the MWC and for refusing to let our neighbors sleep outside this winter.

🧡🏠

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026

Today, Sharon, Paula, and Liz attended the Malden Donation Fair at Bread of Life. This wonderful initiative let communit...
10/18/2026

Today, Sharon, Paula, and Liz attended the Malden Donation Fair at Bread of Life. This wonderful initiative let community members drop off donations for multiple organizations in one place, and gave organizations a chance to swap items they each needed.

Sharon, Paula, and Liz came away with lots of much-needed items for our guests, plus new connections with fellow local organizations.

Thank you to everyone who donated, and a special thanks to of Life for making it all happen! 🧡🏠

Have you been wanting to volunteer at the Malden Warming Center? Now's your chance. There are FOUR orientation sessions ...
10/17/2026

Have you been wanting to volunteer at the Malden Warming Center? Now's your chance. There are FOUR orientation sessions to choose from before we open for the season on December 1!

Everyone is welcome - those who know they want to volunteer, those who volunteered in years past and would like to begin again, and those who just want to find out more.

The sessions take place at the Warming Center and include a presentation of who we are, a walk-through of each role’s duties, tips for supporting guests, a NARCAN demonstration, and more.

Following the session and a standard background check, you’ll be cleared to sign up for some shifts like working in the kitchen right away. If you’re interested in working more directly with guests by becoming a Room Monitor, our volunteer coordinator will help you shadow an experienced volunteer for more training until you feel confident in the shift.

Choose just one session. We hope to see you there!
- Tuesday Oct 27, 6:30pm
- Thursday Nov 5, 6:30pm
- Saturday Nov 14, 10am
-Sunday Nov 22, 2pm

We hope to see you there.

You may remember a previous about Forrester, the youth who chose to center his Eagle Scout project on the Malden Warming...
10/16/2026

You may remember a previous about Forrester, the youth who chose to center his Eagle Scout project on the Malden Warming Center.

This time, Forrester and his team focused on the outdoor waiting area. They added insulation to the structure which will not only help keep people waiting warm, but will also help with noise reduction. They also painted the structure, choosing a nice light blue for the walls for a calming effect.

We are grateful that Forrester chose us for his project, and for his and his team's hard work getting it done!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET TICKETS! https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026We present reason #1 to buy tickets: Keep the...
10/14/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET TICKETS! https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026

We present reason #1 to buy tickets: Keep the heat on.

Heat is one of our most essential costs. Prices keep rising, and this may be our most expensive year yet. Your ticket helps keep the warming center warm. Ticket sales help fund our operational costs, including the very thing that makes up a warming center: warmth.

We hope to see you there. 🧡🏠

There are 2 days left to get your fall celebration tickets! https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026Reason #2 to buy ticket...
10/13/2026

There are 2 days left to get your fall celebration tickets! https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026

Reason #2 to buy tickets: WildFire! 🔥

Since starting to get the word out about this year's Fall Celebration, we've heard the same question over and over again: How'd you guys get WildFire?

The volunteers who already knew WildFire weren't surprised by the question. But for the rest of us who weren't familiar with them yet, the frequency of the question left us thinking... Woah. These guys are a big deal.

We hope you’ll come see what all the fuss is about. 🧡🔥

There are 3 days left to get your Fall Celebration tickets. Each day until the Oct 14 deadline, we'll post one reason wh...
10/12/2026

There are 3 days left to get your Fall Celebration tickets. Each day until the Oct 14 deadline, we'll post one reason why we hope you'll join us.

Reason #3: Fund Food.

Many people know we serve a hot nutritious meal every night, and much of it is donated. What fewer people know is that we also have snacks available all night, breakfast in the morning, AND a sandwich for each guest to take for lunch. Not every single item can be donated, and financial support fills in the gaps.

Get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026

There are 4 days left to get your Fall Celebration tickets. Each day until the Oct 14 deadline, we'll post one reason wh...
10/11/2026

There are 4 days left to get your Fall Celebration tickets. Each day until the Oct 14 deadline, we'll post one reason why we hope you'll join us.

Reason #4: Fund Laundry.

Some of you remember our volunteer “laundry warriors” hauling bags of blankets to the laundromat every morning. Even with that volunteer power, washing two blankets for 25 guests was expensive! We’ve since upgraded to a more efficient system, but it still makes up a significant portion of our laundry budget. And it’s worth it. Clean blankets every night keep the space clean and bug-free, and every guest gets something fresh and warm to sleep under. The Fall Celebration helps cover the basic operation costs of running the season, and this one is especially essential.

Get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/mwc-fall-2026

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529 Eastern Avenue
Malden, MA
02148

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