The space, made possible through a partnership between the City of Birmingham and Jimmie Hale Mission, stretched wider than most emergency shelters. “Most of those that seek the warming shelter are unhoused. “This is actually the first time that we have been in charge of the warming station at Boutwell,” Carroll said. For years, the City has also partnered with Jimmie Hale Mission and Pathways to expand shelter capacity during periods of extreme cold. According to the Jimmie Hale Mission, it costs around $2,500 a night to host a warming station.