Bean’s Cafe opens overnight shelter, operated by its own staff

About 50 people were expected to spend Friday night inside Bean’s Cafe. Executive director Lisa Sauder said the decision was made less than one week ago, after the municipality asked for help in accommodating people who were turned away from places like Brother Francis Shelter due to high demand.
“The need is great. The temperatures are cold. It is dangerous to be outside right now, so there was no time to waste,” said Sauder.
She estimated at least 50 people are left without a