St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter

11/05/2026

🎄❤️ HELP MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR SOMEONE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS! ❤️🎄

It’s that wonderful time of year again, and we are looking for Christmas Sponsors for the men and women of St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelters! 🎁

For many of the individuals we serve, the holidays can be an especially difficult and lonely time. But with the kindness and generosity of our community, we can remind them that they are seen, they are loved, and they are not forgotten.

❤️ Would you consider sponsoring someone this Christmas?

Your generosity can bring more than just a gift. It can bring joy, encouragement, dignity, and HOPE to someone who needs it most.

📱 To become a Christmas Sponsor, please text 270-929-4243 for more information.

🙏 We are so grateful for a community that continues to show up for our neighbors in need. May God bless you and your family this Christmas season and always!

🎄 Because everyone deserves to feel loved and remembered at Christmas.

Please SHARE this post and help us spread a little Christmas hope! ❤️

11/05/2026

🛏️ $500 CAN GIVE MORE THAN A BED. IT CAN GIVE HOPE.

Sponsor a Bed. Change a Life.

Every night, men in our community face homelessness, uncertainty, and the question of where they will sleep.

At St. Benedict’s Shelter, we believe every man deserves more than a place to lay his head. He deserves dignity, compassion, opportunity, and a chance to rebuild his life.

For $500, you can sponsor one of our 64 beds and help us continue providing:

❤️ A safe place to sleep

🍽️ Warm meals and basic necessities

🚿 Showers, clean clothing, and personal care

🤝 Case management and supportive services

🏠 Pathways to employment, recovery, and permanent housing

For 21 years, St. Benedict’s has been more than a shelter. Through God’s grace and the generosity of our community, we’ve grown from a seasonal overnight shelter into a place of hope, healing, and transformation.

64 Beds. 365 Nights. Countless Opportunities for a New Beginning.

Our shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and relies on the generosity of people like YOU to keep our doors open.

Will you sponsor a bed and help us give hope to the next man who walks through our doors?

🙏 Be the reason someone has a safe place to sleep tonight.

St. Benedict’s Shelter
Providing Shelter. Restoring Dignity. Rebuilding Lives.

Consider Sponsoring A BedWe invite you to partner with St. Benedict's to help pay for the particular needs of a resident for an entire year. As a bed sponsor, you will provide food, personal grooming products, bed linens, prescription assistance, personal documents, rental deposits, utility depo...

10/30/2026

🤍FROM FEAR TO A FUTURE🤍
Richard first came to St. Benedict’s already living in homelessness for five years.
Alone and Scared. That’s how he described it. He was scared to enter the shelter and admittedly didn’t trust anyone, so he left. More than once. But he kept coming back.

“You can feel the love in this place. David and Melody put their hearts and souls into helping people. They picked me up from rock bottom and said ‘here, get started’ and didn’t judge me. They motivated me. They made me feel human.”

Richard worked diligently with his case management team. He took encouragement and guidance from the director and paved his own journey to success.

Richard has keys to his very own place to call home. He has a plan to keep him successful after homelessness. His next goal is to secure a vehicle and to work with the SCSEP program for seniors.

When asked what he would say to someone experiencing homelessness who was considering going to St. Benedict’s for help he said:
“It’s worth it. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel…and it gets brighter.”

10/27/2026

❤️🖤Together we can make a difference ❤️🖤

At St. Benedict’s Shelter for Men, we believe that when organizations come together with a shared purpose, we can accomplish far more than any one agency can achieve alone.

We were honored to welcome the University of Louisville Nursing students, who spent time educating our gentlemen on a variety of important health topics, providing valuable knowledge and resources to help them make informed decisions and take positive steps toward healthier, more successful lives.

We also extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Owensboro Health for joining us and offering flu shots to our clients!

This is what true community partnership looks like!

Our mission goes far beyond providing shelter. We strive to equip the individuals we serve with the education, resources, life skills, and opportunities they need to overcome barriers, regain independence, and build a foundation for long-term success.

No single organization can do it all, but together, we can make a lasting difference.

We are excited about the opportunity to develop an ongoing partnership with the University of Louisville Nursing Program and continue creating meaningful educational experiences for our clients!

10/26/2026

❤️ We Could Use a Little Help! ❤️

Here at St. Benedict’s Men’s Shelter, we do our best every day to make sure the gentlemen we serve have what they need. Right now, we’re running low on a few essentials and could really use our community’s help!

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. We truly appreciate everyone who continues to support us and the men we serve.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! ❤️

10/19/2026

💙 Together we can make a Difference! 💙

As temperatures begin to drop, St. Benedict’s Men’s Shelter is reaching out to our wonderful community for support.

We want to sincerely thank everyone who continues to support us week after week. Your donations and generosity make a tremendous difference in the lives of the men we serve.

Below are some of our current needs. Every contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated!

💙 Together, we can make a difference, one act of kindness at a time!

If you can’t donate at this time, a SHARE goes a LONG way 💙

10/12/2026

💙 ST. BENEDICT’S NEEDS YOUR HELP 💙

We are working to keep our shelves stocked and make sure the men we serve have the essentials they need.

OUR CURRENT NEEDS ARE:

MILK
UNDERWEAR
DEODORANT
RAZORS
LOTION
PEANUT BUTTER

Every item donated helps us continue serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care.

Items can be dropped off at the shelter!

Can’t donate? SHARING goes a long way!

Thank you, Owensboro, for continuing to show up for St. Benedict’s and the men we serve. 💙

Together, we can make a difference.

10/04/2026

💙 ST. BENEDICT’S NEEDS YOUR HELP 💙

As the weather starts cooling down, we’re working to keep our shelves stocked and make sure the men we serve have the essentials they need.

OUR CURRENT NEEDS ARE:

🪒 Razors
🩳 Boxers & Underwear
🧻 Paper Towels
🍽️ Paper Plates
🧢 Hats & Gloves
🔥 Hand Warmers

No donation is too small. Every item helps us continue serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care.

Can’t donate right now? A SHARE goes a long way!

Thank you, Owensboro, for continuing to show up for St. Benedict’s and the men we serve. 💙

Together, we can make a difference.