As temperatures get colder during the winter months, please know that warming centers (or short-term emergency shelters) are open when temperatures or a combination of precipitation, wind chill, wind and temperatures become dangerously inclement for those individuals without shelter. Please note that some warming centers are for individuals only whereas others are intended for families.
You can dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to contact a specialist about temporary entry to shelters.
Warming Centers are expected to open on December 4th and are open through March 31, 2024. Centers will be open from 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM and are open to individuals and families. Here are some possible locations:
Milwaukee County’s Hillview, 1615 S. 22nd Street
Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 2432 N. Teutonia Avenue
Guest House Milwaukee, 1216 N. 13th Street
St. Ben’s, 930 W. State Street -- (Only if the temperature is 25 degrees that evening)
Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W. Vliet Street
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 N. 19th Street
Due to the low temperatures, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission opened on Monday, 11/27.
Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church at 125 W. Saveland Ave, 53207. They are preparing to open on Friday, 12/1/23.
Please note: Unaccompanied homeless youth ages 17+ can access warming center sites. When they do, the sites will contact IMPACT/211 and they will work with Pathfinders & Walker’s Point to get the youth a bed in one of the shelters.
*****Lastly, 211 will have the most current information as to which warming centers have openings. It is not required to call 211 for access to a warming center - individuals can walk-in. If they go to a warming center that is full, they would have to go to another site. In those cases, 211 will give a list of which locations they can try next.
As temperatures get colder during the winter months, please know that warming centers (or short-term emergency shelters) are open when temperatures or a combination of precipitation, wind chill, wind and temperatures become dangerously inclement for those individuals without shelter. Please note that some warming centers are for individuals only whereas others are intended for families.
You can dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to contact a specialist about temporary entry to shelters.
Warming Centers are expected to open on December 4th and are open through March 31, 2024. Centers will be open from 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM and are open to individuals and families. Here are some possible locations:
Milwaukee County’s Hillview, 1615 S. 22nd Street
Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 2432 N. Teutonia Avenue
Guest House Milwaukee, 1216 N. 13th Street
St. Ben’s, 930 W. State Street -- (Only if the temperature is 25 degrees that evening)
Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W. Vliet Street
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 N. 19th Street
Due to the low temperatures, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission opened on Monday, 11/27.
Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church at 125 W. Saveland Ave, 53207. They are preparing to open on Friday, 12/1/23.
Please note: Unaccompanied homeless youth ages 17+ can access warming center sites. When they do, the sites will contact IMPACT/211 and they will work with Pathfinders & Walker’s Point to get the youth a bed in one of the shelters.
*****Lastly, 211 will have the most current information as to which warming centers have openings. It is not required to call 211 for access to a warming center - individuals can walk-in. If they go to a warming center that is full, they would have to go to another site. In those cases, 211 will give a list of which locations they can try next.
The Community Advocates Housing Department has resumed its ability to help community members in person without an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome in the Rental Housing Resource Center, located in Community Advocates’ downtown offices at 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee.
· Monday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Also - FYI.....
Community Advocates’ Housing Department has decades of experience helping tenants and landlords successfully take care of complaints, make repairs, work out payment plans for rent and security deposits, and prevent evictions.
If you are having any of these problems, Community Advocates can help you:
You are having trouble paying your rent because of COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The city has ordered you to leave your home because it is unsafe
Your landlord is threatening you with eviction or you received a five-day notice to leave
Your landlord is not making repairs to your unit
You fell behind on your rent because of an unexpected loss of income
You are trying to move into a new place but are having a hard time covering the security deposit
You own or rent a property and want to learn your rights and responsibilities
Learn more about our Housing Programs here.
Click on this link for our list of local property management companies and their websites.
++Click here for our weekly list of available rental property units (Updated January 30, 2023)++
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide housing support for low-income Wisconsin families in need. Those who are eligible include families with children 18 and younger and individuals who are pregnant who have low income (below 200% of the federal poverty level) and do not have housing. Wisconsin is the first state to implement this type of housing benefit through a Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Health Services Initiative (HSI). The HSI option allows states to use a portion of CHIP funding to implement initiatives that improve the health of vulnerable children.
“We are very excited to be able to provide housing support to Wisconsin families in need,” said DHS Secretary-Designee Karen Timberlake. “Research shows that stable housing is a crucial factor in health, and that health in childhood sets the foundation for positive life-long outcomes. Connecting families with supportive housing services not only helps them right now, but is a proactive measure that can build a better future for Wisconsin children.”
Those eligible will be able to access the following supportive housing services:
Housing consultations that will prepare families by developing a housing support plan
Transition supports that help families prepare for and make the move to new housing
Relocation supports that provide financial support to help families move from temporary living spaces to their own housing
Sustaining supports that assist families with keeping their housing, after they move
DHS will select homeless assistance providers to deliver the supportive housing services to eligible families. This includes one provider each in Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine counties, and five providers to serve the remainder of the state. Homeless assistance providers can apply through a request for applications that will be available on the DHS housing support services webpage in November.
To learn more about housing supports, visit the DHS website.
November is Homeless Awareness Month
Even before the pandemic, a record number of children and youth experiencing homelessness was reported - 1.5 million in the United States. Distance learning and other COVID-related complications mean it is easier than ever for students in need to fall through the cracks, especially youth without a stable home or without family. It’s vital that children, youth, and families who are homeless know their educational rights, and how to exercise them.
Last school year, MPS identified over 5,000 students experiencing homelessness. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or has lost housing due to hardship, contact the school social worker. The students can be enrolled in the Homeless Education Program and may be eligible for services to ensure academic success as well as referrals to community resources. There are also resources for homelessness prevention if you are struggling to pay rent or have received an eviction notice. For more information, visit the Homeless Education Program page on the MPS website: https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Programs/Homeless-Education-Program.htm
Here are the links to some brief videos about homelessness:
Link to animated PSA: https://youtu.be/iKA4tsHSZpo
Link to Sesame Street/Elmo PSA: https://youtu.be/j0Q7m3c25qA
Link to formerly homeless youth: https://youtu.be/-cPu05d2Fz8
If your family is experiencing homelessness, please reach out to Burdick’s School Social Worker, Mrs. Augustine, at (414) 435-2777 or augustmc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us for additional guidance and support.
FOLLOW THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
https://www.cr-sdc.org/services/residential-services/milwaukee-rental-assistance-program