The Warming Shelter ILM

04/30/2026

This is a vital resource for the unsheltered community. Its absence will be truly felt when the day shelter is gone. Space and funding is needed.

One of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina’s key resources for people experiencing homelessness, is facing an uncertain future as leaders warn of mounting challenges that could threaten its ability to continue operating. Read more details below.

04/24/2026

Please LIKE and FOLLOW The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC page!
We publish a monthly newsletter written by and for persons experiencing homelessness and are now producing more content with poetry, writing and more!

04/20/2026

Hey Jelly Roll!!!!

Street Choir in Wilmington, NC practices Hard Fought Hallelujah. The Street Choir is comprised of persons who are experiencing homelessness and the people wh...

04/14/2026

Celebrating Sous Chef Leroy's NEW HOME!
Team work!
Many thanks to all the supportive hands that worked together to make this possible!

04/14/2026

04/08/2026

We couldn't be prouder of the work being done at The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC!!! This is Warming Shelter work year-round where relationships continue to grow and thrive as we walk side by side through life in our shared creation of art and expression!
This month check out our BONUS CONTENT: Zee reading her poem, "I Can't Do This Anymore." Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBjGKWn4rPQ

04/06/2026

Listen to Zee read her poem “I Can’t Do This Anymore.”

At The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC we’re expanding our audience with bonus content!

“The RHH” is a monthly street newspaper published by The Warming Shelter ILM written by persons who have or are experiencing homelessness in Wilmington, NC.

Click the link to hear Zee read her poem! https://youtu.be/vBjGKWn4rPQ

"The REAL Homeless Herald" is a monthly publication written by and for persons experiencing homelessness. Writers are paid for their content and contributions. The street paper is sponsored by The Warming Shelter ILM, a ministry of Hope Recovery.
Support our writers here: www.thewarmingshelterilm.com/donate

04/02/2026

Singers wanted! Come join our street choir! All are Welcome!!!

03/28/2026

Join us, The Anchor and the community every Sunday morning at 8:30am!

This Sunday morning!
@ Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill (106 S. Water Street)

Come share a meal with community, connect with people, enjoy the beauty of the river, and experience God’s love and presence.

03/27/2026

Harry's dedication to our mission as a board member and long-time volunteer overflowed with his capacity to create hospitality with everyone he encountered. He had a unique skill to bring joy and laugher to our shared work. My goodness! Did we laugh together!!!

His unexpected death is a loss to all the organizations in which he served faithfully. He was a person devoted to his family & friends, places of employment, church and community.
We will miss him dearly and The Warming Shelter will never be the same without him.

Obituary: https://www.davisfuneralhomenc.com/obituaries/Harry-Johnson-Jr?obId=47933901&source=fb0&fbclid=IwY2xjawQzlX1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFic1FFZGdtRFRKMXdVSTM0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm1z8RkHmzR6MPSGc5zibZ4tqJIpDTztT2XgE2334evzMqYOUOZYanR38OST_aem_tnk2YDksxy5J-liB7z4R-A

03/27/2026

With love and appreciation, we invite you to join us in honoring the memory of Harry Johnson.

The viewing and funeral will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Luke AME Zion Church, 709 Church street, Wilmington, NC.
(Viewing will be 11:00-12:00
Funeral will be at 12:00)

****Please note that we will open at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31st, as our staff attends to bid a fond farewell.***
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