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The Salvation Army is opening its doors as local temperatures dip into the 30s

Homeless people like Henry Silva are thankful for a warm place to eat and sleep on cold nights
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — When the temperature dips below 40 degrees, 'Warming Hearts and Souls' is in effect.

It's the Salvation Army's response to make sure people living on the street have a safe place to spend the night.

On Christmas, the Salvation Army fed over 700 people.

Now they’re helping make sure no one has to stay out in the cold.

“You see people getting off the street, whether it’s the holidays or not, it’s good to see people getting warm," Shelter Director Eric Hill said.

And outside of the building, people like Henry Silva are already lining up to get inside.

“Without their support I would just be out there," Silva said.

It’s difficult to organize but the Salvation Army says the work is worth the reward.

“They always tell us thank you, they’re really good about it," Hill said.

Making sure everyone has a place to call home, even if it’s just for one night.

“Everybody runs into hard times. Everybody does. I don’t care who you are. Whether it’s financial, mental or physical. Everyone needs help and that’s what this place represents," Silva said.

If you’d like to help the Salvation Army this holiday season you can donate clothes and blankets to 1002 North Main Street, or on their website.

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Adam Klepp is a reporter for KGUN 9. At his previous station in Yuma, Adam focused on a range of local issues including the border, water rights and healthcare. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and attended both Loyola University Chicago and Syracuse University. Share your story ideas and important issues with Adam by emailing adam.klepp@kgun9.com or by connecting on Twitter.