Due to COVID-19, we are taking extra precautions to protect all of our volunteers by suspending volunteering temporarily and protecting our residents through extra cleaning, practicing social distancing, routine hand washing, sheltering in place, and creating a separate sick facility. Due to COVID-19 and through protecting our volunteers, we are using extra staff that is increasing our operating budget. You can help with financial relief by donating to our COVID-19 Relief Fund!

Bed Sponsorship

You're invited to partner in this mission to help the shelter provide for the particular needs of each resident for an entire year. As a bed sponsor, you would be providing food staples, personal grooming products, bed linens and medicine. Your donation also assists with any other needs of the resident occupying that bed. The cost to you is less than $1.37 a day.

Volunteer Opportunities

The shelter is open 24/7. We are always in need of volunteers. Contact us today to assist in our mission.

Our mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can have a warm place to sleep, shower, eat, and wash their laundry in a Christian atmosphere. St. Benedict’s addresses barriers many face becoming self-sufficient by providing life skills classes, case management, targeted case management, ministering, transitional housing, maternal housing, day shelter, emergency shelter, and advocating services and resources.

We also provide spiritual counseling through Bible studies and more.

COVID-19 shots at St. Benedict's

March 24, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, staff from Green River District Health Department vaccinated Harry Pedigo, executive director of St. Benedict's, and a mix of about 40 clients and volunteers.The group received the one-time Johnson & Johnson shot.St. Benedict's employees were vaccinated earlier; however, they continue to wear masks at work. The…

Aid the Homeless donates $29,000 to local shelters

March 17, 2021

Leaders of Aid the Homeless recently donated a total of $29,000 to a group of Owensboro nonprofits that serve residents who experience homelessness.The check was presented to St. Benedict's Shelter for Men, St. Joseph Peace Mission for Children, CrossRoads of Hope, Daniel Pitino Shelter, Oasis Shelter, and Boulware Mission. During the…

St. Benedict's starts new retail venture at T&T Vendor Mall

March 3, 2021

On March 17, St. Benedict’s Shelter for Men will open two booths at T&T Vendor Mall, 601 Commerce Drive.When customers enter the consignment store, they should turn left and go to booths 2 and 3. A St. Benedict’s banner will help customers find the nonprofit’s booths.This new retail business gives…

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COVID-19 shots at St. Benedict's

Aid the Homeless donates $29,000 to local shelters

St. Benedict's starts new retail venture at T&T Vendor Mall