A Wausau overnight shelter is open again for the cold-weather season. Catholic Charities of West Central Wisconsin says Good Shepherd Shelter began its season on Nov. 1, 2026, and will stay open through May 1, 2027.
The shelter is at 60 Grand Avenue, Suite 800, in Wausau. It is open every night of the week, including holidays, from 7 p.m. until 8 a.m.
The shelter is part of the work of the Wausau Housing and Homelessness Coalition, a United Way initiative. The coalition works to raise awareness of homelessness in Marathon County, strengthen the resources already in place, develop new approaches and connect people with services in a more seamless way.
Volunteers keep the doors open. Catholic Charities says hundreds of people from the Wausau community and local churches help run the shelter and make guests feel welcome.
Residents who want to help can donate meals, give money, provide hygiene or pantry items, or volunteer for a shift. Information on getting involved is available through Catholic Charities at cclse.org/the-good-shepherd-shelter/.
