COVID-19 protocols have been implemented in shelters and warming centers as well. Author: Rachel Piscitelli Updated: 10:12 PM EST January 27, 2021 MANCHESTER, Conn. — Bracing for the bitter cold; new temporary warming center to open in Manchester The Cornerstone Foundation out of Rockville has been providing a warm place and warm meals for those who need it for nearly 40 years. Now Manchester officials have agreed to open a temporary warming center working with the Cornerstone Foundation at the Community Y in the North End. "We’re hoping to open fairly soon we just found out today that everything is a go. So we will be able to put people in overnight so that they can be out in the cold, ” said Executive Director Sharon Redfern.