Shaina Nijhawan

The renovated Off The Square Club provides those with a mental health diagnosis, or Dane County residents experiencing homelessness, a safe space to spend their day.

Safe Communities and the African American Opioid Coalition partner with several law enforcement agencies and local organizations to host the event each year.

Organizers say the experience is meant to remind people that when we raise our voices together, we can shape the future.

The event featured everything from educational resources, to food support, and even law enforcement agencies who introduced themselves to the community.

Registration reached capacity in just one day this year, revealing just how much need there is.

Registration reached capacity in just one day this year, revealing just how much need there is.

After learning about a possible opioid overdose, Aguilo Schuurs grabbed Narcan and an AED and made his way to Sunset Lounge.

Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell says there are some security measures in place to keep their workers safe on Election Day, but he says more needs to be done.

After over two decades of living in their dream home, rubble is now all that is left of the Jones-Sato family’s residence.

Occupy Madison wanted to ensure that neighbors facing homelessness had a safe space where they could legally reside.