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Warming Center Opens Fifth Season in Logan

The William A. Burnard Warming Center opened Nov. 2 for an extended season running through April 30, providing shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Philanthropy

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The William A. Burnard Warming Center in Logan opened Nov. 2 for an extended season running through April 30, sheltering people experiencing homelessness. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The William A. Burnard Warming Center opened for its fifth season in Logan, operating inside St. John's Episcopal Church at 85 E. 100 North. The season runs six weeks longer than prior years, from Nov. 2 through April 30.

Why it matters

Demand for shelter rose 34% last year despite it being the warmest winter on record, underscoring ongoing need among people experiencing homelessness in the Logan area. The extended season offers additional winter protection for those without stable housing.

Demand for shelter rose 34% last year, and the center now requires 63 volunteers a week to run its 60 beds. The season was extended six weeks, though the source does not detail the full cost of that expansion.

The players

William A. Burnard Warming Center

A seasonal shelter in Logan named after the grandfather of the nonprofit's founder, providing overnight warmth and services during winter months.

Crockett

Leader associated with the nonprofit who explained that donations and a state grant make the extended season possible.

The details

The warming center offers guests breakfast and dinner, a separate space for families, and is pet-friendly. At season's end, the organization sends guests out with bedding, and the extended season is made possible by donations and a state grant.

Timeline

  1. Last year: Shelter demand rose 34% despite the warmest winter on record.

  2. Nov. 2: Warming center season opens for its fifth year.

  3. April 30: Warming center season closes.

  4. Next season: The nonprofit plans to move into its own facility.

Philanthropy Context

Demand for the Logan center rose 34% even during the warmest winter on record, indicating that housing need is not driven solely by weather. The extended six-week season and planned move into a dedicated facility mark a shift from a borrowed church space toward a permanent operation.

Residents in need of overnight shelter in Logan can use the warming center from Nov. 2 through April 30, with breakfast and dinner provided and a separate family space available. Volunteers are needed at 63 per week to keep the center open.

The takeaway

Warming centers depend on steady volunteer and donor support, so rising demand makes community involvement a practical way to help keep beds open through the winter.

What happens next

The nonprofit plans to move into its own facility beginning next season.

Further reading

For more on how nonprofits like this one are funded, see Philanthropy coverage on Wisevoter.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KSL.

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