Fort Walton Beach Center for Women

01/13/2026

🥶Please see below for strategic partner cold weather shelter openings:

*Please note that the days and times may differ for each location.

South County:

◼️One Hopeful Place:
Not opening at this time

◼️Generations Church:
Open Wednesday night (January 14th )
Check-in from 8 pm-10 pm
Phone: 850-678-2531
Address: 108 FL-85, Niceville, FL 32578
Open for families with children and elderly.
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North County:

◼️Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless:
Open Tuesday (January 13th), Wednesday (January 14th ), and Thursday Night (January 15th )
Opens at 6 pm
Phone: 850-398-5670
Address: 120 Duggan Ave, Crestview, FL

01/13/2026

Updates:
Mondays, we are now open later! 9am-2pm
Wednesday hours remain unchanged. 9am-12pm

We follow the school system for holiday and weather closures.

We still plan to open for select Saturdays starting this March. We will post the finalized Saturday dates once we confirm volunteer availability. As always, if anyone is interested in joining our team, please contact us.

12/23/2025

12/19/2025

Thank you to Saint Mary's School for bringing over your handmade cards to our new mothers. We placed them in their gift baskets. Mom's, there is a community out there who love you, support you, and pray for you.

12/17/2025

🎄 Angel Tree Gifts Are Beginning to Arrive 🎄

We are already seeing gifts come in for our Angel Tree, and it is truly overwhelming in the best way. The love and generosity being shown is nothing short of beautiful.

✨ Gift Pickup for Moms
Moms may pick up gifts for their children this upcoming Monday, December 22, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Center.

🎁 Gift Drop Off Reminder
Please be sure that all sponsored gifts are turned in to Gold’s Gym by Friday, December 19 so everything is ready for distribution.

💛 There are eight children still on the trees waiting for a sponsor.

Every wrapped gift represents hope, care, and the reminder that these children are seen, valued, and deeply loved. What an incredible way to brighten their Christmas and speak joy into their lives through kindness and generosity.

We are so thankful for each of you who answered this call. Your generosity reflects the heart of Christ, reminding us that even the smallest acts of love can shine a great light.

From all of us, thank you for helping make this Christmas one these children will never forget.

Special thanks to Gold’s Gym sponsoring the Fort Walton Beach Center for Women.

12/08/2025

🌟 Dec 13th Update--14 Children Left for gift adoption

(Dec 8th)🎄 Angel Tree Update — 29 Children Left! 🎄

We still have 29 sweet children in need of sponsors on our Angel Tree located at Gold’s Gym in Fort Walton Beach.

These children are all from families served by the Fort Walton Beach Center for Women. If you’re able, please stop by Gold’s Gym and pick an angel from the tree to make a child’s Christmas a little brighter.

🎁 Gift Return Deadline:
Please return all gifts to Gold’s Gym no later than December 19th.

Thank you so much for helping bring joy to these local families this Christmas season! ❤️

12/02/2025

There are 60 children from families served by the Fort Walton Beach Center for Women available for Christmas gift adoption this year at Gold’s Gym Fort Walton Beach and Destin.

If you’re able, please stop by and grab a child’s tag today. Your kindness will help ensure every one of these children has a wonderful Christmas filled with love and joy.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support. 🎄❤️

11/28/2025

UPDATE: The cold weather shelter will also be open Friday night, Nov. 28.

The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will also be open nights Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Only service animals (with verification of rabies vaccination) are permitted to stay with guests. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each morning.

Santa Rosa County's cold weather shelter is operated by Ferris Hill Baptist Church, utilizing volunteer resources and donations. It opens each night weather is forecasted to drop below 40 degrees, typically November through March. The shelter is for people who are homeless or cannot maintain heat in their home, can care for themselves, and are not at risk to themselves or others. No one will be admitted to the shelter who is under the influence of drugs/alcohol, or is unable to walk without assistance.

11/21/2025

Just a reminder, we will be closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. We will be open on Monday. As always, you can call or text us at 850-862-9020 to schedule an appointment. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.