OUR MISSION

Connecting Homeless Men with Services and Resources

​The Men’s Warming Shelter partners with other local agencies to meet the basic human needs of disadvantaged men in Lawrence County in a welcoming and supportive manner with a goal of moving our clients towards independent living through the attainment of critical services, employment, housing and adoption of a healthy lifestyle.

Homelessness

5Homelessness is a major problem in the United States, even in Indiana.  The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority in collaboration with Continuum of Care in its annual Balance of State point-in-time homelessness assessment announced 4,398 individuals were homeless in Indiana as of January 2023 (excluding Marion County).  Sadly 18% of these homeless individuals were classified unsheltered, meaning they lived on the street or in abandoned buildings.  

Homelessness is not just a big city problem.  We know it affects Bedford and Lawrence County too as evidenced by the clients utilizing the Men’s Warming Shelter and Becky’s Place. Utilization of the Men's Warming Shelter has increased dramatically over the  years.  During the 2016-2025 winter seasons, 549 different homeless clients were served, totaling 14,949 overnight stays.  Nationwide statistics indicate men represent 60% of homeless individuals.

What are the major reasons for homelessness:

• Lack of Affordable Housing
• Loss of Employment
• Mental Illness
• Substance Abuse
• Poverty

Contact us 

Please use the online form on the right to contact the Men's Warming Shelter.
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Location & Hours:

  Address: 
1414 H Street
Bedford, Indiana 47421

Phone:
(812) 329-1118
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Days/Hours of Operation:
Dates: November 1st - April 30th
Hours: 5 pm check in