Tag: community care

Madison’s New Men’s Shelter to Open Sept. 1 with Capacity Concerns

September 12, 2026

Madison, Wis. — After years of planning and construction, Madison’s new purpose-built men’s homeless shelter is set to open its doors on September 1. Located at 1904 Bartillon Drive, the facility offers a modern approach…

Madison Opens New Men’s Shelter Amid Capacity Concerns, Plans for 24/7 Operations

September 12, 2026

Madison’s new men’s homeless shelter opened recently, marking a significant development in the city’s efforts to address homelessness. The facility, which began planning six and a half years ago, offers 250 beds but is not…

New Permanent Men’s Shelter Opens in Madison with Modern Amenities and Case Management Services

September 11, 2026

A new permanent men’s homeless shelter has opened on Bartillon Drive in Madison, offering a fresh approach to addressing homelessness in the city. This shelter provides 250 beds, each equipped with an outlet and a…

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack Tours Emergency Youth Shelter in Mulberry, Highlights Teen Homelessness as Growing Issue in Arkansas

September 11, 2026

In Mulberry, Arkansas, U.S. Representative Steve Womack recently toured the Western Arkansas Youth Shelter, a facility that provides emergency shelter for homeless and runaway youth. The visit highlighted the growing concern of teen homelessness in…

Woonsocket’s OpenDoors Shelter Agrees to Expand Capacity to 75 Beds, Awaits City Council Approval

September 11, 2026

The OpenDoors homeless shelter in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is set to remain open and expand its capacity from 50 to 75 beds, following a new agreement between the organization and the city. This decision comes…

Twin Cities PADS Shelter Announces Temporary Closure for Restructuring Due to Funding and Staffing Challenges

September 11, 2026

More than 70 community members gathered at the Sterling Township building to hear from the new leadership of Twin Cities PADS Shelter about the challenges they face following the shelter’s temporary closure on September 1.…

Protesters Occupy Glasgow City Chambers Over Homeless Shelter Closure Recommendation

September 10, 2026

In a significant demonstration of advocacy, protesters from the Homeless Project Scotland Shelter group occupied Glasgow City Chambers on Thursday. This action was in response to a recommendation to reject a planning application for a…

Wichita City Council Debates Removing Shelter Bed Requirement from Camping Ordinance

September 10, 2026

In a recent city council meeting in Wichita, Kansas, a spirited discussion unfolded over a proposal to amend the city’s camping ordinance. This ordinance, in place since 2013, prohibits camping on public property or right-of-ways…

“Kalamazoo County Approves $12M Contracts for Largest Transitional Family Shelter Set to Open by Year-End”

September 9, 2026

The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has approved $12 million in construction and service contracts, advancing plans to open The Landing Place by year’s end. This transitional family shelter, set to be Michigan’s largest with…

Pelicans’ Derik Queen Reveals Dream of Opening Homeless Shelter in Baltimore

September 9, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen recently shared his aspiration to open a homeless shelter in his hometown of Baltimore. This initiative reflects Queen’s commitment to addressing housing insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities in the…