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Where to find warming shelters in Milwaukee as Arctic plunge hits southeast Wisconsin

Where to find warming shelters in Milwaukee as Arctic plunge hits southeast Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE — The Arctic plunge has made its way to southeast Wisconsin, with Milwaukee likely to break the record for minimum high temperature.

Watch: Where to find warming shelters in Milwaukee as Arctic plunge hits SE Wisconsin

Where to find warming shelters in Milwaukee as Arctic plunge hits southeast Wisconsin

The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (MCHH), a community organization that has made its mission to end homelessness in the city, has provided a list of winter warming locations for those needing a warm place to stay.

Guest House of Milwaukee—1216 N 13th Street
Hours: Open 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 11/24/25 through 3/30/26
Notes: This location admits men only.

Unity Lutheran Church–1025 E Oklahoma Avenue
Hours: Open 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 11/24/25 through 3/30/26
Notes: This location admits single adults only.

Repairers of the Breach—1335 W Vliet Street
Hours: Open 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 11/24/25 through 3/30/26
Notes: This location admits single adults only.

Joy House (Milwaukee Rescue Mission)-- 818 N 19th Street
Hours: Open 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 11/24/25 through 3/30/26
Notes: This location only admits women and families. Call 414-344-3774 before visiting.

Milwaukee Rescue Mission—830 N 19th Street
Hours: Open 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 11/24/25 through 3/30/26
Notes: This location admits men only. Call 414-935-0240 before visiting.

St. Ben’s Parish—930 W State Street
Hours: Open 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 12/1/25 through 3/30/26

Locations and hours are subject to change. Please visit MCHH’s website to stay up-to-date.

You can visit their website by clicking here.


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