Amarillo CoC - TX611

04/01/2026

The City of Amarillo Community Development Department will open applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service program on April 7.

This program provides funding to eligible nonprofit agencies who serve community members who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

To learn more, check eligibility criteria and apply, review the forms here:
English: https://ow.ly/Wpuf50YBZGh
Spanish:https://ow.ly/mWTz50YBZHN

03/17/2026

Calling all guests! We hope to see you tomorrow!

03/16/2026

03/11/2026

March’s CoC General Membership Meeting is scheduled at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 11th. Please note the meeting will occur on Wednesday this month.

We will meet at the Salvation Army, located at 400 S. Harrison St. Please enter through the main doors on Harrison St., by the flagpole.

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

The City of Amarillo continues preparing for the upcoming winter storm. Our Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management is actively coordinating with all city departments and agencies. Current forecasts show a wintry mix of sleet and rain transitioning to snow, with the heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Extreme cold and wind chills below zero are expected, and conditions could change quickly.

Street Operations
• Crews are prepped to proactively treat roads with a sand and salt mixture.
• Priority areas included city maintained overpasses, major arterial intersections, high-traffic routes, emergency access roads, and drift-prone areas.

Utilities
• Utility crews are on call and ready to respond as safely and quickly as conditions allow. To report a water main break, call 806-378-6824
• The mobile utility billing unit will be closed today (1/23).
• Residents can pay online or in person until 3:30pm. https://ow.ly/TYlG50Y1Mt4

Shelter & Warming Center Information
If you or someone you know is in need of shelter during the cold weather, the following resources are available:
Warming Center:
The library is operating as a warming center during the following hours:
• Friday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Emergency Shelter
• The Tyler Street Resource Center will open for homeless sheltering all day Friday (1/23) and will remain open through Sunday (1/25) afternoon. If weather conditions remain severe, operations will be reassessed on Sunday. Follow updates on the shelter here:
https://ow.ly/7ESc50Y1Mt1
• 200 South Tyler Amarillo, TX, United States, Texas 79101
Additional warming shelter information can be found here: https://ow.ly/O1WE50Y1Mt6

Animal Management & Welfare
AMW offices and shelter will be closed to the public on Saturday, January 24. To report an animal in distress, call 806-378–3038.

Emergency Services Reminder
• Reserve 911 for true emergencies only.
• Use non-emergency numbers or online reporting tools for other issues to help crews reach those in critical need.
• For non-emergencies call: 806-378-3038

How You Can Prepare
Stay home if possible. If you must travel, slow down, increase following distance, keep your gas tank above half, and carry an emergency kit. Dress in layers, limit outdoor exposure, bring pets inside, check on neighbors, charge devices, keep flashlights handy, and use space heaters safely. Preparing ahead helps keep you safe and allows city crews to focus on critical needs.

Sign up for AMAalerts to receive real-time emergency notifications:
https://ow.ly/9aCa50Y1Mt3

Visit our Winter Weather Tips & Resources page:
https://ow.ly/zPMk50Y1Mt7wiep

01/24/2026

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As temperatures drop dangerously low, your Salvation Army is open and available to offer a warm safe place to escape the cold. Beginning today, Friday 1/23/26, The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter at 400 S Harrison Street in Amarillo will operate 24hrs daily until the severe cold and winter storm threat has passed.

01/23/2026

❄️ Inclement Weather Notice ❄️

With cold temperatures approaching, we expect every bed in our shelter to be full. When that happens, we will bring out additional cots and make space wherever possible to ensure people have a safe, warm place to stay.

We do not turn away those who are out in the cold. If you or someone you know needs shelter during this weather, please come to us. Staying warm can save lives.

In addition, our doors are open during the day during inclement weather for anyone who needs a safe, warm place to be.

01/21/2026

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01/17/2026

EXTREME WEATHER ASSISTANCE ACTIVATION – TODAY (Sat, 1/17/2026)

As of 11:53 AM CST (NWS): Current temp 25°F with wind chill 16°F.

• Amarillo City Transit (ACT): FREE rides to shelters until 6:30 PM
• Downtown Library (warming location): Open until 6:00 PM
• Coming Home Team: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (transport to emergency shelter + supplies)

Need help (or know someone who does)? Call or text Coming Home: 806-340-0159

Shelter / location numbers:
• Faith City Mission: (806) 373-6402
• Transformation Park: (806) 378-9009
• Downtown Library: (806) 378-3054

Please share—especially if you know someone who may be outside in these conditions.

01/08/2026

Join us for our Ribbon Cutting TOMORROW on your lunch break! We’d love to celebrate with you! Meet us at 413 SW 6th Ave at noon!! We’d love to show you around!

12/09/2025

On December 8th, HUD rescinded its previously posted FY2025 CoC NOFO.

We currently do not have additional information regarding HUD's timeline for revising and reissuing the competition NOFO.

The city of Amarillo will offer an all day training for projects applications in the Simms building room 275 on Tuesday December 9th.
Local project applications are due no later then noon, tomorrow, December 10th.

After receiving project applications tomorrow, there will be a pause in the local process until there are further guidance from HUD.