Community is at the heart of everything we do at Benjamin’s House.  With new state mandates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer-At-Home, we want you to know that the health and safety of our residents, our staff and our volunteers and community members, is our top priority. As a 24/7 shelter, we cannot simply close our doors to those in need and we will continue to work to fulfill our mission.

The population we serve can be some of the most vulnerable to sickness due to high stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices.  We also have many facing issues with mental health and substance abuse and the continued need to focus on treatment and finding positive outlets.  We continue to offer support and comfort for those who are experiencing high anxiety and uneasiness along with the security and relief of a roof over their head.
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Thanks to our fiscally responsible Board of Directors we are able to keep our doors open and pay our staff who are essential to our services.  As you may know, we are 100% supported by donations and fundraising.  In light of the current situation we have made the decision to cancel our upcoming fundraising event DINE OUT for BENJAMIN’S HOUSE and are also looking at potentially postponing the Rice Lake Celebrity Charity Classic and Family Fun Fest in June.  We hope you can support us in future fundraisers once we get through this unforeseen period.

Often times when we are feeling lost and anxious ourselves we feel the
need to help others.  We appreciate our community members and all that you do and want to share some ways you can help the shelter during ​these uncertain times:

  • Meal volunteers are still necessary to our program and to help cut costs.  We ask that meal volunteers make the meal at home and deliver it to our front door.  Our staff will gladly take the meal ad prepare it per instructions.  If you would like to make a meal for delivery please visit our website to sign up:
https://www.benjamins-house.org/meal-volunteers.html
  • Donations of cleaning supplies and food are still being accepted. Staff will meet donors at the door to take these items as necessary - just all ahead 715-736-2437.  ABSOLUTELY NO CLOTHING DONATIONS AT THIS TIME as we do not have the staff to handle these items and we have temporarily closed the clothing closet.
  • We are dependent on monetary donations to keep the lights on and continue to provide shelter for current and future needs.  If you would like to make a donation please do so online or send a check to Benjamin's House, 1107  Heart Island Pkwy, Rice Lake, WI, 54868