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NNS Spotlight: Hope House is expanding its tools to combat homelessness

February 23, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers Leave a Comment

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Murals adorn the walls of the Hope House shelter. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)

Leer en español: una versión traducida de este artículo está disponible debajo de la versión en inglés.

Many know Hope House of Milwaukee as a shelter for families facing homelessness, but as the organization expands its reach, it is doing more.

The organization, located at 209 W. Orchard St., houses a walk-in clinic, a youth center for children and a GED program available to both residents and people in the surrounding area.

But helping combat homelessness remains a core mission.

The organization houses about 10 families and provides them with personal space, communal space and a shared kitchen where families take turns cooking dinner for one another.

In fact, families of all types and backgrounds have spent time at Hope House.

“We don’t define family, you define family,” said Jim Farrell, the development director for Hope House.

While in the shelter, families are provided necessities and wraparound services to help them stay on their feet and move forward.

The organization helps from 50 to 150 families at risk of homelessness find stable housing.

The organization’s rapid rehousing program, for example, provides families in imminent danger of homelessness with emergency assistance to get a roof over their heads, said Wendy Weckler, the executive director of Hope House.

“Ninety-five percent of the families get permanently housed through the program,” she said. “Eighty-five percent have never been homeless again.”

Hope House has been serving families since 1987 but is continuing to extend its reach to serve more people.

Since Sept. 1, it has been managing the St. Catherine Residence, a building at 1032 E. Knapp St., that has provided women with stable, affordable housing for 125 years.

Mercy House Lakefront gifted the building to prevent it from closing and to carry on the mission of the Sisters of Mercy to provide a flexible housing option for women.

But it has passed the baton to Hope House.

“It’s a case of paying it forward, really,” said Mark Angelini, the president of Mercy Housing Lakefront. “Since we were gifted the building, and we think Hope House is better suited to run it, we want to allow them the chance to grow without the debt that purchasing a building would create.”


How you can help

As Hope House continues to expand its reach in Milwaukee, it needs help. You can donate by clicking here.



NNS Spotlight: Hope House está ampliando sus herramientas para combatir la falta de vivienda

Muchos conocen a Hope House of Milwaukee como un refugio para familias sin hogar, pero a medida que la organización amplía su alcance, está haciendo más.

La organización, ubicada en 209 W. Orchard St., alberga una clínica sin cita previa, un centro juvenil para niños y un programa de GED disponible tanto para los residentes como para las personas de los alrededores.

Pero ayudar a combatir la falta de vivienda sigue siendo una misión central.

La organización alberga a unas 10 familias y les proporciona un espacio personal, un espacio común y una cocina compartida donde las familias se turnan para cocinar la cena para los demás.

De hecho, familias de todo tipo y procedencia han pasado tiempo en Hope House.

“Nosotros no definimos familia, tú defines familia”, dijo Jim Farrell, director de desarrollo de Hope House.

Mientras están en el refugio, las familias reciben las necesidades y los servicios integrales para ayudarlos a mantenerse de pie y seguir adelante.

La organización ayuda a entre 50 y 150 familias en riesgo de quedarse sin hogar a encontrar una vivienda estable.

El programa de realojamiento rápido de la organización, por ejemplo, brinda a las familias en peligro inminente de quedarse sin hogar asistencia de emergencia para conseguir un techo sobre sus cabezas, dijo Wendy Weckler, directora ejecutiva de Hope House.

“El noventa y cinco por ciento de las familias obtienen vivienda permanente a través del programa”, dijo. “Ochenta y cinco por ciento nunca han vuelto a estar sin hogar”.

Hope House ha estado al servicio de las familias desde 1987, pero continúa ampliando su alcance para atender a más personas.

Desde el 1 de septiembre, ha estado administrando St. Catherine Residence, un edificio en 1032 E. Knapp St., que ha brindado a las mujeres viviendas estables y asequibles durante 125 años.

Mercy House Lakefront regaló el edificio para evitar que cerrara y continuar con la misión de las Hermanas de la Misericordia de brindar una opción de vivienda flexible para las mujeres.

Pero ha pasado el testigo a Hope House.

“En realidad, se trata de devolver el favor”, dijo Mark Angelini, presidente de Mercy Housing Lakefront. “Dado que nos regalaron el edificio, y creemos que Hope House es más adecuada para administrarlo, queremos darles la oportunidad de crecer sin la deuda que generaría la compra de un edificio”.

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A medida que Hope House continúa expandiendo su alcance en Milwaukee, necesita ayuda. Puede donar haciendo clic aquí.

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About PrincessSafiya Byers

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Princess Safiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.

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