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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The recent winter blast is creating a dangerous challenge for dozens of people who have no place to go.

Several warming shelters are now open throughout the area.

One of them is the St. Ben's warming center at State and 9th, operated by the Capuchin Community Services.

Every night for the next four months, St. Ben’s will provide a warm and safe place to stay for dozens of people. They also want to help with long-term challenges like permanent housing, but the first concern is making sure people have a place to go.

Maurice Shehi stayed at St. Ben's Monday, Dec. 1. He told us, "Personally, I like being out where I can just be alone and protect myself, whatever."

Shehi does not want to have to use the warming center. "But on nights like this?" he asked, "Yea

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