01/26/2026
In partnership with St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce, In the Image of Christ will be operating an emergency cold weather shelter at the Percy Peek Gym, located at 2902 Ave. D starting Monday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is estimating that temperatures across the Treasure Coast will drop below 40 degrees for a period of at least four consecutive hours overnight on Monday, Jan. 26. The emergency cold weather shelter at Percy Peek Gym is scheduled to open on Monday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. and close at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
For individuals who need transportation to the temporary shelter, the Area Regional Transit (ART) will provide free transportation at the locations below, starting from Monday, Jan. 26 from 6 p.m. and tentatively ending at 8 p.m.:
-Port St. Lucie Intermodal Station, 395 SE Deacon Ave. in Port St. Lucie
-Fort Pierce Intermodal Facility, 725 Avenue D, Fort Pierce
-Prima Vista Crossing Bus Stop on Prima Vista, east of U.S. 1
-Pinewood Park, 820 Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Pierce
-Kilmer Branch Library, 101 Melody Lane in Fort Pierce
-Publix Plaza at Taylor Creek, 1851 North U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce
-Percy Peek Gym, 2902 Ave. D in Fort Pierce.
For more information about the emergency cold weather shelter at Percy Peek Gym, contact Pastor Hazel Hoylman with In the Image of Christ at 772-359-9653. In the Image of Christ is a community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with St. Lucie County to operate an emergency cold weather shelter when temperatures drop below 40 degrees for more than four hours.
Residents should bring pets inside overnight during these cold evenings. St. Lucie County’s Animal Safety staff reminds residents that it is illegal to leave pets tethered outside unsupervised, regardless of the temperature.
PLEASE NOTE: space is not available for bulky or numerous items. Riders are allowed up to four bags with a weight limit of 10 pounds each. Riders may not transport explosives, illegal substances, flammable liquids or materials hazardous to themselves, the driver or other riders.