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Milwaukee to unveil winter warming plan to support homeless community

By and FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  November 18, 2024 6:13am CST
Milwaukee
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Milwaukee unveils winter warming plan

As temperatures drop, the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (MCHH) is taking steps to support the homeless community by opening Winter Warming Sites and publishing a Winter Plan.

The Brief

    • The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness is taking steps to support the homeless community by opening winter warming sites.
    • Sites will operate from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily with general walk-in hours beginning at 8 p.m. 
    • Beginning on or after Nov. 25, designated warming sites across Milwaukee will open their doors.

MILWAUKEE - As temperatures drop, the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (MCHH) is taking steps to support the homeless community by opening winter warming sites and publishing a winter plan.

Beginning on or after Nov. 25, designated warming sites across Milwaukee will open their doors.

Warming site locations:

  • Guest House of Milwaukee – 1216 N 13th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205
  • Unity Lutheran Church – 1025 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
  • St Ben’s- 930 W State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Repairer’s of the Breach- 1335 W Vliet Street Milwaukee, WI 53205

Operating Hours: Sites will operate from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily with general walk-in hours beginning at 8 p.m. From 7-8 p.m., placement will be prioritized for individuals verified to be sleeping outdoors by Street Outreach Professionals. This ensures that this life-saving resource meets the most vulnerable needs while still being accessible to other overnight needs in the community.

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Additional Support Services: Trained staff will be on-site to provide a therapeutic and safe environment. A network of volunteers will also be available to make referrals to community-based resources through Impact Connect.

The Source

  • The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness.