“A respite from the cold and a place that makes her feel safe.”
The Heart and Home Women’s Cold Weather Shelter is currently open, from November 1, 2026 – April 12, 2027.
We welcome
- referrals for women in need of shelter from qualified case managers – call us at 650.600.1555
- donations from individuals and groups
- volunteers to help us every night at shelter
About Women’s Winter Shelter
Heart and Home Collaborative (H+H) is a non-profit women’s shelter serving women* who are unhoused in Palo Alto, California.
During our shelter season, Heart and Home Women’s Winter Shelter operates nightly from 6 pm to 7 am. Heart and Home shelter is for women only* and cannot host women with children or families. We are not a domestic violence shelter – we serve women who need somewhere warm to sleep.
*Our shelter welcomes all self-identifying women.
About Overnight Warming Location (OWL)
Since 2024, Heart and Home has operated an Overnight Warming Location (OWL) here in northern Santa Clara County during life-threatening weather conditions, in partnership with the City of Palo Alto’s. Sign up with the County bad weather alert system to receive a text when the OWL is open for the night by texting BADWEATHER to 888777
Who is Heart and Home?
Heart and Home Collaborative (H+H) is a non-profit women’s shelter serving women* who are unhoused in Palo Alto, California. Since 2012, we have provided nightly winter shelter, rotating through different places of worship in Palo Alto. We work closely with local congregations, the neighboring communities, and a Stanford University student team to provide resources and create dialogue and connection between our shelter participants and volunteers.
Volunteers + Donations Needed!
Our Women’s Winter Shelter runs on volunteer power! We have jobs you can do from home and on-site sessions to help with shelter hospitality. Read more and sign up today for a volunteer job! Questions? Contact us at: volunteers@hhcollab.org!
We are also seeking donations of funds, gift cards, and supplies for the current shelter season – can you contribute?
“A respite from the cold and a place that makes her feel safe.”