Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced that the County’s Housing Division will receive $4.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an increase of more … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Announces New Milestone in Efforts to End Chronic Homelessness
Milwaukee County opens Wisconsin’s First New Harm Reduction Housing Development MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Department of Health and Human Services Housing … [Read more...]
Homelessness Grows in the United States
The United States’ economy, recently on the brink of collapse, appears to be making a recovery. The poorest families haven’t yet seen the benefits of the recovery. The result is an increase of … [Read more...]
Domestic Abuse, Homelessness and Mental Health: A Vicious Cycle
By Mrinal Gokhale Domestic violence affects people from all walks of life. But people in poverty may face extra barriers to escaping these dangerous situations. According to the U.S. Conference … [Read more...]
Stay Warm and Stay Safe: Resources Available in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE – Another round of sub-zero temperatures is here, and Milwaukee County has resources available to help people in need of assistance. The most critical need in inclement weather … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Coaltion Against Homelessness Urges Local Officials to Provide Warming Centers for Homeless this Weekend
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Homelessness (WCAH) is urging Wisconsin local government officials to open warming sites to house homeless families and single adults this weekend. Citing weather … [Read more...]
#HashtagLunchbag Returns to Milwaukee
By Mrinal Gokhale On the afternoon of Dec 22, many homeless individuals at Repairers of the Breach refuge (1335 W. Vliet St) received an unexpected surprise. In the kitchen stood Lloyd “Flow” … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces $100,000 Grant From Bader Philanthropies to Support Housing First initiative
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...]
Milwaukee’s Housing First Initiative Continues to Coordinate End of Chronic Homelessness
By Eelisa Jones With contributions by Ariele Vaccaro On any given night Milwaukee County contains roughly 1,400 individuals who are considered homeless. For this population, the notion of home … [Read more...]
Former Homeless Man’s Mission to Get Others off the Streets
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...]