Homeless Services Consortium Dane County / Madison, WI

09/16/2026

Advocacy Opportunity! Tonight at 5:30 PM, the Dane County Board is holding a public hearing on the proposed Human Services Budget. This is an opportunty for the public to provide feedback.

09/10/2026

The Homeless Services Consortium is seeking nominations for the HSC Board and Membership Chair and Vice Chair. Please consider nominating and/or share far and wide!

The HSC Nominating and Governance Committee is now accepting nominations for both the HSC Board of Directors and the HSC Membership Chair and Vice Chair positions.  The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 5th.

09/08/2026

The City of Madison's Community Development Division recently highlighted the improtance of Permanent Supportive Housing. Learn more about Housing Initiatives.

There is no one cause of – or solution to – homelessness.

09/08/2026

15 Years of Partnership: More Than a Backpack

When Friends was just getting started, we became one of the first organizations to partner with CITYPAK. Today, we distribute about 400 PAKs each year to friends experiencing homelessness in Madison.

CITYPAKs are designed specifically for life without shelter—durable, weather-resistant and made to help protect the belongings someone carries every day.

When everything you own needs to travel with you, the right backpack matters.

For 15 years, partnerships like CITYPAK have helped Friends provide practical help while building relationships, trust and dignity—one friend at a time.

💚 Help us continue this work for the next 15 years. In honor of our 15th anniversary, please consider a $15, $30, $50 or $150 gift to help Friends purchase CITYPAKs and other essential supplies for our neighbors living without shelter.

07/21/2026

Mark your calendars!!

07/20/2026

Mark your calendars for August 20th! Dinner is covered and you could to support a good cause!

07/12/2026

This past week, Takisha, Chara, and Torrie presented at the National Allianxe to End Homelessness conference in DC. They shared the story of the development of the Lived Experience Council, the structure for compensation, practical tips for communities and where we still hope to go locally

07/12/2026

Representative Pocan's staff were so welcoming. We even spent time with the office dog of the day!

07/12/2026

Wisconsin showed up this week in DC to educate lawmakers about the work of ending homelessness.