MEDIA CONTACT Kristin Rucinski Executive Director, Shelter Friends of Dane County Email: daneshelterfriends@gmail.com Phone: (219) 718-5548 Shelter Friends of Dane County surpasses $1 million fundraising…
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Wisconsin State Journal: Nonprofit group launches fundraising effort to keep men’s homeless shelter open 24/7
October 24, 2025
“Shelter Friends of Dane County — in conjunction with the city, county and the homeless services nonprofit Porchlight Inc. — has set up an endowment…
WMTV 15 News: New Madison organization created to support Bartillon Drive men’s shelter
October 23, 2025
“Shelter Friends said it will focus its fundraising on ensuring the shelter can stay open 24 hours a day and provide access to meals, shower…
WKOW 27 News: New group aims to keep Madison homeless shelter open around the clock
October 23, 2025
“MADISON (WKOW) — A new group is forming to raise money for the city’s upcoming homeless shelter. Set to open next spring, the Bartillon Shelter…
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has proposed $1 million in new funding for services at the Bartillon Shelter as part of her 2026 Executive Operating Budget. Combined…
City of Madison: Mayor Rhodes-Conway Proposing Historic Commitment to Funding Homeless Services
October 10, 2025
City of Madison: Mayor Rhodes-Conway Proposing Historic Commitment to Funding Homeless Services “Today, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced $1 million in new spending to fund services…