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Men experiencing homelessness will soon have a secure space to temporarily reside in Madison while looking for housing when the city and county’s first-ever, purpose-built, emergency shelter opens in September.
The city of Madison held a public open house this week to showcase the almost finished product of the men’s shelter at 1904 Bartillon Drive on the northeast side. A few more furniture pieces are on their way, city staff said Monday, and Porchlight Inc., the nonprofit organization that will run the overnight shelter, is finalizing operations…