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...]
In Preview: Artist Returns to Milwaukee to Raise Awareness for Homeless Community
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...]
“30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle” Exposes Need for Comprehensive Resources, Empathy for Homeless
By Ariele Vaccaro While Milwaukee’s homeless began thinking about the winter to come this past week, other residents finally began thinking about the homeless. As part of Milwaukee Film … [Read more...]
City and County Join Forces to End Chronic Homelessness
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...]
Mayo sets event to benefit homeless at Dineen Park on Oct. 29, 2013
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. today invited the community to join him in an event to raise awareness of homelessness in Milwaukee County by spending the night in Dineen Park. The … [Read more...]
Girls sleep in box shelters to raise awareness of homelessness
PEARLS Girls participate in annual “Box City” event at Riverside On Thursday, March 22, ten members of PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc. participated in Milwaukee Public Schools’ Riverside University … [Read more...]
Repairers of the Breach Medical Clinic For Homeless Opens
Food pantry joins fraternity and sorority for soup kitchen
By Nyerere C. Davidson ‘Tis the season to give to others – this holds true for the Healthy Holiday Soup Kitchen. Hosted by members of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, … [Read more...]