City Rescue Mission opens cooling center as temperatures rise

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City Rescue Mission announced Wednesday they’re opening their cooling center to help those in need get relief from the heat.

People who want to escape the summer heat may head to the City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn located on 234 W. State St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Wednesday and any days the temperature is 95 degrees or hotter.

Anyone who takes advantage of the cooling center will receive a hot meal and clean clothing.

CRM Executive Director Paul Stasi says “As the summer gets even hotter, we will provide cooling centers open to the public. We want to make sure that our neighbors in need have cool shelter and a place to rest.”