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‘Living in the Shadows of the System’: Rise in Deaths of Homeless People Highlight gaps in Services

November 12, 2022

By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Devin Blake, Homeless, Homelessness, Overdose Deaths

Milwaukee Recognized with Nation’s Lowest Unsheltered Homeless Population

April 8, 2022

Leaders Point to County, City, Business and Community Collaboration, Along with Federal Support, in Reaching the Distinction Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee, key business leaders and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Homeless, Homelessness, Housing First, Unsheltered Homeless Population

Milwaukee Rescue Mission: Celebrating 125 Years of Service to Milwaukee

March 31, 2018

By Evan Casey The Milwaukee Rescue Mission recently won the 2017 BizTimes Milwaukee best Nonprofit Organization of the Year for their work in the community. They will be celebrating 125 years … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Charles Thompson, Evan Casey, Homeless, Homelessness, Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Helping the Homeless Through Music is a Stage for the Homeless and Local Artists

January 20, 2018

By Dylan Deprey There are many ways to help the homeless in Milwaukee. Some are better than others, and for Milwaukee’s young adults attempting to make a difference in their community, the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dylan Deprey, Fundraisers, Homeless, Hope House of Milwaukee, Nyesha Stone, Tajh Virgil

Milwaukee’s Homeless Shelters Gear Up for Winter

December 5, 2015

By Dylan Deprey With the winter weather finally making its mark on Wisconsin, people strive to return to their warm houses and go into hibernation. One would think there would be a spike in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cindy Krahenbuhl, Dylan Deprey, Guest House of Milwaukee, Homeless, Wendy Weckler, winter

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces $100,000 Grant From Bader Philanthropies to Support Housing First initiative

November 28, 2015

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced that the County’s Department of Health and Human Services has received a generous grant in the amount of $100,000 from Bader Philanthropies to advance … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bader Philanthropies, Chris Abele, Grants Awarded, Homeless, Homelessness, Housing First

#HashtagLunchbag Comes to Milwaukee

October 31, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale On the afternoon of October 25, Lloyd Flow Johnson and his schoolaged son pulled a wagon carrying about 100 lunch bags decorated with loving messages from Grand Avenue Mall, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Hashtag Lunchbag, Homeless, Lloyd Flow Johnson, Mrinal Gokhale

Former Homeless Man’s Mission to Get Others off the Streets

October 17, 2015

Kurt was just 44-yearsold when he first became homeless. At the time, he had been living with his girlfriend who suddenly passed away. Soon after, Kurt started staying each night with a different … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Homeless, Homeless Connect, Homelessness, Salvation Army Lodge

In Preview: Artist Returns to Milwaukee to Raise Awareness for Homeless Community

October 10, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro For Chicago photographer Lloyd “Flow” Johnson, art is more than expression. It’s a way to bring communities together in a supportive, impactful way and turn strangers into … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Hashtag Lunchbag, Homeless, Homelessness, Lloyd Flow Johnson

City and County Join Forces to End Chronic Homelessness

June 13, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro As summer heat falls heavily over Milwaukee, the city’s homeless may struggle to find cool shelter from the sun. This past Tuesday, city and county officials announced a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Chris Abele, City of Milwaukee Housing Authority, Homeless, Homelessness, Mark Hilton, Tom Barrett

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