Cathedral Center, Inc.

Cathedral Center, Inc. A nonsectarian agency for women and families. Emergency Shelter: 845 N. Van Buren St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
Friendship House: 1029 N. Marshall St.

Milwaukee, WI 53202
Satellite Office: 710 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 803 Milwaukee, WI 53203

414-831-0394 Services:
*Emergency shelter
*Case management
*Coordinated Entry in conjunction with 2-1-1 @ IMPACT and United Way
*Case management for women and families in the community in a housing crisis

✨ Program Highlight: Emergency Shelter ✨Today, we’re sharing a closer look at our Emergency Shelter program and why it m...
06/05/2026

✨ Program Highlight: Emergency Shelter ✨

Today, we’re sharing a closer look at our Emergency Shelter program and why it matters now more than ever. 💛

2025 Milwaukee Point-In-Time (PIT) Count data shows a growing need in our community. 986 individuals were identified as experiencing homelessness, with 78% staying in Emergency Shelters. That’s a 10% increase in overall homelessness and an 18% rise in shelter use compared to last year.

Behind these numbers are real people: women and families seeking safety, stability, and a chance to move forward.

🏠 In 2025, thanks to your support, we were able to provide:
- 15,232 nights of safe shelter to women and adults & children in families
- Empowering services for 195 unaccompanied women and 50 families with children
- Support that helped 84 women and 43 families with children move into safe, permanent homes

Emergency shelters are more than a place to stay, they are a starting point for healing, dignity, and hope. We are deeply grateful to our community for making this work possible. 💫 But as the need continues to grow, so does the urgency.

🚨 You can help. Your support ensures that women and families have a safe place to land and the resources to build a brighter future.

🤝 Share your care and donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WWY2AWR5832L4

🛒 Provide urgent needs by shopping our Amazon Wishlist at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IAE55NXCXK5X?ref_=wl_share

Together, we can continue to open doors to safety, stability, and hope. 💕

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make a positive difference in your community? Do you want to t...
06/03/2026

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make a positive difference in your community? Do you want to thrive in a supportive work environment and grow with a company? If yes, then we want to hear from YOU!

The Cathedral Center is looking for hard-working and compassionate individuals committed to ending homelessness to join our team! 💼

➡️ Please swipe through the images on this post to learn more about our current job openings, some of the responsibilities they include, and the different hiring bonuses we have available. 🌟

💻 To learn more and submit your resume and application, please visit: https://cathedral-center.org/employment

You can help us ensure we find qualified candidates to strengthen our team by sharing this post with your community and anyone you think would be a good fit in one of these roles. 💪

Together we can make a difference. 💫

✨ Happy Love Conquers All Day! ✨ This special day is dedicated to celebrating love, kindness, and compassion. Today is a...
06/03/2026

✨ Happy Love Conquers All Day! ✨

This special day is dedicated to celebrating love, kindness, and compassion. Today is a reminder that if we navigate through life with love and generosity, we are able to overcome even the toughest of days.

At The Cathedral Center, we see the power of love in all that we do. Every day we witness the joy created and smiles shared as a result of our compassionate staff and volunteers and the generous donations that help provide basic necessities, nutritious meals, and so much more to our clients. 🤝💞

📲 Share your care today and consider donating to The Cathedral Center to spread kindness in our community. Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WWY2AWR5832L4

Your support directly impacts women and families in need and gives them the power to regain stability and transform their lives.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The Cathedral Center! 🏳️‍🌈This month and always, we celebrate the diverse members of...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The Cathedral Center! 🏳️‍🌈

This month and always, we celebrate the diverse members of our community as we remain committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals. In order to build a stronger and more hopeful community, we must only ever treat each other with love and respect.

Everyone deserves happiness and the freedom to be their authentic self. ❣️

📢 We are officially two months out from Pathway Home 2026! Join us for an evening with friends and fellow supporters as ...
05/29/2026

📢 We are officially two months out from Pathway Home 2026!

Join us for an evening with friends and fellow supporters as we celebrate our pursuit of ending homelessness. The night will have delicious food catered by Bartolotta, the opportunity to bid on amazing items, inspiring stories of resilience, and so much more! 🧡

🚨 Reminder: TODAY is the last day to submit a sponsorship commitment in order to be included on the Pathway Home invites that will be hitting mailboxes soon! 📮

If you’re unable to commit today, you can still become a sponsor and play a direct role in sustaining Cathedral Center’s services. With a commitment after today, you will be listed in upcoming materials outside of the print invites and recognized for your support. 🙌

‼️ To learn more, become a sponsor, and purchase tickets, visit our event page at https://onecau.se/pathwayhome, or email Evan at [email protected].

Your support strengthens the programs that help our clients heal, secure housing, and work toward long‑term independence. 🤝

We’re celebrating a family from our Friendship House program who recently moved into safe, stable housing—a milestone sh...
05/28/2026

We’re celebrating a family from our Friendship House program who recently moved into safe, stable housing—a milestone shaped by their courage and determination. 💛

When this mother and daughter arrived at Friendship House, they had been navigating months of uncertainty. With a safe place to land, supportive staff walking alongside them, and their own incredible resilience, they began to heal and regain their footing. 🌿

Over time, the mother secured steady employment, saved for housing, and took each step toward stability with intention and hope. Today, they’re settling into their new home—a space where they can rest, grow, and dream. 🏠✨

Their journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when women and families are met with dignity, compassion, and the right support.

💻 Read their full story on our website: https://cathedral-center.org/how-resilience-shaped-a-mother-and-daughters-future/

Thank you for supporting Cathedral Center’s programs and helping make moments like this possible. Your compassion truly changes lives. 💛🙏

🚨 Urgent Needs Alert! 🚨 Our Community Case Management Program is experiencing a powerful surge in women and families se...
05/28/2026

🚨 Urgent Needs Alert! 🚨

Our Community Case Management Program is experiencing a powerful surge in women and families securing safe housing—and they need your support to make their new spaces feel like home. These clients are working hard to rebuild stability, and you can help ease their transition with essential household items. 🏡

🛒 Community Case Management Wishlist
Send items directly to our program through our Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8ZO5B7VPKBNL?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3

Your support also strengthens our Emergency Shelter, which provides a safe, welcoming environment for up to 28 women and 8 families experiencing homelessness or unsafe housing. These items help us meet immediate needs with dignity and care.

🛒 Emergency Shelter Wishlist
Ship urgently needed items straight to the shelter:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IAE55NXCXK5X?ref_=wl_share

‼️ Tip: On both wishlists, click Sort By → Priority (high to low) to view the most urgently needed items first.

📧 Not shopping the wishlists? Email [email protected] to schedule a drop‑off.

Your generosity directly impacts women and families working toward safety, stability, and independence. If you’re unable to donate today, please consider sharing this post to help spread the word. We are deeply grateful for your continued support. 🙌

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month continues throughout May. 💚 💬 Today we wanted to share some meaningful insights from Ni...
05/26/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month continues throughout May. 💚

💬 Today we wanted to share some meaningful insights from Nikki, our Clinical Services Coordinator and a lead facilitator on our Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee. Here’s what Nikki had to say about TIC and the mental health services she helps provide for our clients:

“TIC recognizes that many people experiencing homelessness have survived significant trauma, and that healing begins when shelters create environments grounded in safety, trust, empowerment, and dignity. By reducing re-traumatization and fostering supportive relationships, trauma-informed practices can improve mental health outcomes and increase long-term stability for shelter residents.

I run a mental health and trauma focused recovery group called ‘A Healing Journey.’ It helps support mental health and trauma recovery by creating a safe and consistent space where individuals can process experiences, build coping skills, and connect with others who understand similar struggles.”

The impact of this group Nikki runs has been significant, with clients reporting that it’s helped reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, while also helping them develop coping skills, increased self-esteem, and a sense of hope and control. 💚

This is just a small look into the types of services Cathedral Center provides to help clients maintain a positive well-being. Thank you to Nikki, and all our staff, for creating spaces that allow for healing and connection. 👏💗

We’re so grateful to the Wisconsin Humane Society for donating much‑needed supplies for any service animals who stand by...
05/22/2026

We’re so grateful to the Wisconsin Humane Society for donating much‑needed supplies for any service animals who stand by our clients every day. Your kindness strengthens our whole community. Thank you for caring. 🐶✨

05/22/2026

MCHH Myth Buster Series

MYTH: Homeless people are dangerous

FACT: People experiencing homelessness are more likely to be victims of crime than to commit crimes themselves. The instability and exposure that come with homelessness greatly increases the risk of victimization. Research shows that about half of unhoused individuals report having experienced violence, with higher risks among older adults, women, and those who have been homeless for extended periods. Access to stable housing plays a critical role in improving personal safety and reducing these risks.



Do you want to stay updated on homelessness in Milwaukee? Visit the MCHH website and subscribe to our newsletter.

Address

845 N Van Buren Street
Milwaukee, WI
53202

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14148310394

Website

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WWY2AWR5832L4&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEA

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