As winter grips Milwaukee, warming shelters are extending their hours to help those without shelter. WISN reports that locations like Unity Lutheran Church and Guest House are staying open until noon, while Repairers of the Breach is serving until 3:30 p.m. daily.
In response to the cold, St. Ben's Community Meal has transformed from a place for evening meals into a shelter from the chill. CBS 58 reports that the meal center has added cots for overnight stays, with the friars in charge committed to serving the community. The shelter has space for 60 people, and it is already filling up.
TMJ4 reports on the careful efforts at Repairers of the Breach, where a process is in place to transform the space into a proper refuge. Pastor James West emphasized the severity of the weather, saying, "Now we're getting at the temperatures Wisconsin can offer…it's time to come on in."
Pastor James West emphasized the need for resources like water, food, cups, and plates, which are also crucial at St. Ben's. Donations can be dropped off at the front door or made through their websites to support those in need during these cold times.
