Here are places to escape cold if you’re heatless or homeless

This week’s cold temperatures can be especially harsh for Central Florida’s most vulnerable residents. Thousands are either homeless or living without adequate heating.

Freezing temperatures are expected early Thursday and Friday before things warm up a bit in time for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The Orlando Police Department will hold a Coat and Blanket Drive on Friday.

People can donate clothing at OPD headquarters, 1250 W. South St.

Donations can be dropped off Friday, 7-11 a.m.

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Central Florida, the following places are opening their doors.

Call ahead for details. Orlando Union Rescue Mission Men’s Home, 410 W. Central Blvd. Doors open at 9 p.m. Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, 639 W. Central Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seminole County: Rescue Outreach Mission, 1701 Historic Goldsboro Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Daytime Relief Centers available at all five Seminole County Library branches. Find a list of branches at seminolelibrary.org.

The Rock Church, 5515 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.

First United Methodist Church of St. Cloud, 1000 Ohio Ave. North Brevard Coalition of Human Services, 435 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville. Doors open from 5:30 p.m to 8 a.m.

Central Brevard Sharing Center, 113 Aurora St., Cocoa. Doors open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

His Place Ministries, 1842 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. Doors open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church, 359 W. New York Ave., DeLand. Doors open at 8 p.m.