Since 1970, rotating sponsor groups prepare a fresh meal five nights a week, and a weekly takeaway meal.
Living on the streets robs people of their God-given dignity. A hot shower and change of clothes helps restore it.
Without a home, neighbors living on the streets need a place to launder their clothes and bedding.
A free haircut helps those living in extreme poverty avoid the expense of a haircut.
Social workers assist guests with their longer-term goals to find ways out of poverty..
The Ascension St. Ben’s Clinic provides wellness screenings and other services free of charge.
Volunteers assist with basic eye checkups and fittings for free eyeglasses.
In partnership with Milwaukee County, community court helps restore driver’s licenses.
St. Ben’s is served by MCTS routes 31, 12, 34, 80, 33, 30, the Blue Line and the Connect 1 Bus Rapid Transit.
Check MCTS or other official sources for the most up-to-date transit information.
We are a seven-minute walk from the Greyhound and Amtrak Milwaukee Intermodal Station on St. Paul Avenue and 5th Street.
The nearest Bublr Bikes stations are at Juneau between 9th and 10th Streets and at Kilbourn and 12th Street.
The Hop streetcar is about an 8-minute walk from St. Ben’s.
Sunday through Thursday
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.