For Adult Men

Porchlight Men's Shelter

(608) 416-1446

Housing Resource Sheet: 

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Housing by Application for

Adult Men

(Updated 09/2019)

Communications:
 

First Street Temporary Men's Shelter Overview

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December 9th Neighborhood Meeting

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Porchlight First Street Shelter Brochure

The Porchlight Men's Drop-In Shelter is now located at 200 N. First Street in Madison.

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Transportation:

• Buses will transport guests from The Beacon (615 E. Washington Avenue) to the First Street Shelter every day at 4:45 p.m.

• Buses will transport guests from the First Street Shelter to The Beacon every morning at 7:30 a.m.

• First Street Shelter is also near several bus lines, including the #6 from downtown.

• Limited parking is available on-site for shelter staff and guests.

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Shelter Hours:

• Intake is from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day of the week, including weekends.

• The shelter closes at 8 a.m. every day of the week, including weekends.

• The shelter number is 608-416-1446.

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Please note that guests who have used their 90 days of shelter stays can still access shelter during this time. However, any guest that is under a shelter suspension may not access shelter until their suspension has ended. All other Porchlight shelter rules will be enforced.