The center, located off of East Washington Ave. near Blair St. in Madison, is a partnership between the city of Madison, Dane County, the United Way and Catholic Charities of Madison.

The Catholic Charities of Madison will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the center. President and CEO Jackson Fonder says the center will help men, women, and children who are experiencing homelessness in Dane County.

He estimates the center will help over 150 people each day. The center will help with basic needs, such as access to laundry, showers and computers, as well as be a place for people to connect with other social services agencies who have offices at The Beacon...