Staying home is not an option for the homeless.  Our local shelters need extra help. The COVID-19 virus is affecting all of us in different ways, but if you find yourself able to donate supplies please consider these Madison area shelters. Below are several organizations with lists of what is currently needed as well as contact information. 

The Road Home provides opportunities for homeless children and their families to achieve self-determined goals and affordable, stable housing.

Items Needed:
  • Cleaning supplies (including small sizes of bleach)
  • Garbage bags

Contact info:
trhome.org
890 W Wingra Dr Madison, WI 53715 (608) 294-7998

Porchlight strives to reduce homelessness in Dane County by collaborating with the community to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services that eliminate barriers and empower the individuals and families we serve.

Items Needed:
  • Kleenex
  • Pocket tissues
  • blankets (thin but warm)
  • disposable coffee cups
  • wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • masks (OSHA approved)
  • Disposable gloves

Contact info:
porchlightinc.org
306 North Brooks St
Madison, WI 53715
608.257.2534

The Beacon homeless day resource center is a public – private partnership working to provide community solutions to help men, women, and children who are experiencing homelessness in Dane County

Items Needed:
  • wipes
  • Canned goods
  • Hand sanitizer
  • masks (OSHA approved)
  • Disposable gloves

Contact info:
thebeaconhelps.org
615 E Washington Ave (Enter at back of building on E. Main St.)
Madison, WI 53703
608-826-8040