Rally for homeless shelter in Madison - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

MADISON (WKOW) -- As cold weather settles in, Madison's homeless community is worried about having a place to go once winter hits.

At a rally at Reynolds Park Saturday afternoon, people shared their stories, hoping to start a discussion about what it's like to be homeless in Madison.

"We're trying to raise consciousness of the people in Madison, that homelessness is a serious problem here in the Madison, and since the Occupy homeless encampment closed down last spring, people have scattered around but they're still with us," says Allen Barkoff, an advocate for the homeless population.

Supporters are calling on the city to open a 24-hour, year-round shelter offering services to help homeless people get back on their feet.