24-Hour Shelter for Homeless Families

Families who need a warm, safe place to stay can find sanctuary at The Salvation Army Family Shelter. The program provides 24-hour shelter for families with minor dependents and can house 18 families (approximately 60 people) at a time. In addition to accommodations, residents are offered three meals a day and an evening snack. A lounge and free laundry facilities are also available.

Although many of the families seeking assistance already have income, it is very difficult to find affordable housing on a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour with no benefits.  Stays are limited to 90 days, during which time families work with Salvation Army case managers to find employment and permanent housing

Families receive assistance in enrolling their school-age children and arranging transportation for them. In the evenings, adults attend classes covering such topics as parenting, employment, and life skills, while the children participate in supervised recreation in the gym, enjoy the children’s play center, or use the library.

Contact (608) 250-2298

Overflow Shelter

The Salvation Army offers a temporary Overflow Shelter for families with minor children.  This overnight shelter, which operates year 'round, can assist as many as 14 people per night. Because of space limitations, these families are offered sleeping space on mattresses in a hallway. They are provided dinner, a snack, and breakfast the next day. In addition, parents are given help with enrolling their school-age children, arranging transportation for them, and locating community meal sites.  The Salvation Army also provides case management to assist families in finding employment and permanent housing.

Contact (608) 250-2251 .