Hope House of Milwaukee

06/10/2026

When clients walk into our shelter, basic essentials - like a clean towel - can be the first step toward a better day. But we are running low on some of these items!

We are in need of:
❤️hand towels/washcloths
❤️bath towels
❤️laundry baskets

You can help make days a little brighter today by donating new items. How to help:
📍Drop off items at 209 W. Orchard St. Milwaukee between 8 AM - 7 PM.
📋Donate directly from our Wishlist here: https://a.co/00dUdUFn

All items go directly to the families Hope House serves. Thank you for your support!

06/03/2026

“Milwaukee is actually an example of success inside a larger crisis,” she said. “There’s still tremendous need, but we’ve shown that prevention and rapid response can work.”

- As homelessness crisis worsens, Milwaukee sees some success. from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

📌Link to full article:

Despite increase in homelessness, advocates see signs of hope.

05/26/2026

"Data collected through the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness shows the number of people entering Milwaukee’s homeless service programs is now exceeding those who are exiting.

The 765 people who entered through homeless service programs in 2025 had been without stable housing for an average of 88 days; 77% were homeless for the first time."

- As homelessness crisis worsens, Milwaukee sees some success. from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

📌Link to full article: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/05/21/as-homelessness-crisis-rises-milwaukee-sees-some-success/

05/20/2026

Our monthly donors are amazing! They are an incredible community, coming together with donations of all sizes to make stable housing a reality for families.

You can join Hope Monthly with a recurring donation - a simple way to support families in our community and stand together.

👉Join here: https://hopehousemke.org/donatemonthly/

Our monthly donors are growing the number of families able to find stability and strength! Let's keep the caring going❤️

05/15/2026

Proud to have our Shining Stars Youth Program's young people showcasing their work with Beginning Dreams Forever LLC at Milwaukee Recreation's Partnership for the Arts and Humanities Showcase tonight!

05/05/2026

"A 2024 Wisconsin Policy Forum study revealed that half of Milwaukee renters are using at least 30% of their income to keep a roof over their heads.

In 2024, the average monthly rent in Milwaukee was $1,177. Workers in common jobs like fast food, retail, nursing assistants and other occupations earn between $28,000 and $44,000 a year, and can only afford approximately $720 to $1,100 in rent, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum. "
- Milwaukee’s housing crisis leaves younger adults and families struggling to find stability, Neighborhood News Service

📌Full article here:

With housing instability on the rise among younger adults in Milwaukee, leaders and organizations came together at Wellpoint Care Network to address the crisis and come up with possible solutions for younger adults who see no future for homeownership.

04/28/2026

"The number of Milwaukee County residents who died from a drug overdose fell for a third year in 2025, which county officials say is a promising sign that more money spent on harm reduction, treatment and prevention efforts is working.

New data released April 21 show 387 overdose deaths across the county last year, down about 43% from their peak in 2022."
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

📌Full article: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/health/2026/04/21/milwaukee-county-fatal-overdoses-fell-for-another-year-in-2025/89715336007/

Hope House is proud to partner in supporting harm reduction, treatment and prevention efforts with organizations across Milwaukee.

New data released April 21 show 387 overdose deaths across the county last year, down about 43% from their peak in 2022.

04/24/2026

Its a beautiful afternoon to head to Third Space Brewing for happy hour and enjoy a "Welcome Home" IPA! On tap for the next couple months, 20% of Welcome Home sales benefit Hope House's work to end homelessness.

04/14/2026

Happy ! 🎉

Today we celebrate everyone and everything that makes Milwaukee great. And that includes something not enough people know: Milwaukee is a national leader in addressing homelessness.

We know the struggle. As Milwaukeeans, we're used to showing up on the bottom of good lists and the top of the bad ones. But, do we know our successes?

"Even as the nation’s homeless population grew dramatically, [Milwaukee] county managed a 16 percent reduction by following a blueprint that has served it well for a decade."

So, if your celebration calls for a deeper dive on how our community is using collaboration, care and persistence to make progress on a difficult challenge, check out the article from Governing in the comments — and here's to the progress made and the work still ahead.

04/09/2026

A big thank you to Riveredge Nature Center for facilitating QPR Su***de Prevention Training at Hope House's Saint Catherine's Residence - supporting mental well-being for our clients and staff and promoting healthy coping strategies like social connection, physical activity, and time outside.