November is Homelessness Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
In response to an increased need for services, a local homeless shelter that serves men could be expanding to serve other populations, possibly even women.
GIFTS Men’s Shelter Executive Director Maryann Raash says it’s a conversation the board has been having as it gets into strategic planning sessions.
GIFTS started out in 2007 operating out of local churches, and rotating on a weekly basis. It eventually expanded to include a permanent location with 40 beds on North Washington Street in Janesville.
