As demand for shelters and resources for Madison’s homeless population increases during the winter, many organizations step up when the unhoused need it most, offering support when services become overwhelmed.
Madison Street Medicine is a volunteer-based organization that brings medical care to homeless people where they are, according to Madison Street Medicine’s Community Engagement Coordinator Donna Maysack. Their teams are especially active in the winter months, providing care to ailments such as frostbite and connecting people to resources.
The Beacon day shelter provides both men and women a place to stay from the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At night, people are directed to the Porchlight men’s shelter, currently located at 2002 Zeier Road…