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This past October marked the 11th year that Mercy Housing Lakefront has partnered with Project Homeless Connect in Milwaukee to help people in need connect with housing opportunities and services. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley kicked off the event by sharing their commitment to creating more affordable housing options and services
Read MoreSt. Catherine's Offers Solace...
Latoya reflects on the power of finding a welcoming place to call home, St. Catherine’s, when she needed it most. For Latoya, St. Catherine Residence has been there when she needed it. “I actually lived here before,” she explains. “The first time I came here, I was eighteen.” Latoya had moved out on her own
Read MoreMilwaukee Residents Get the Support...
Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin partnered with Mercy Housing Lakefront to help residents at a critical time. Mercy Housing Lakefront (MHL) greatly appreciates Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin in 2021 for providing additional emergency rental support to Wisconsin residents. Molina granted Mercy Housing Lakefront $12,000 to support 12 Milwaukee families in need of additional rental support in
Read MoreJohnston Center Celebrates 10-Year...
Mercy Housing Lakefront recently celebrated the Johnston Center Residences’ 10-year anniversary. This beautiful community in Milwaukee’s Lincoln Village neighborhood serves people that have experienced chronic homelessness, with affordable homes and essential resident services. Staying Connected The event was celebrated with catered boxed lunches which were distributed for 54 residents and attended by staff. Connections between
Read MoreCity on a Hill Partnership...
It’s not easy for everyone to find quality, affordable healthcare. When you’re earning a lower income, it’s even harder. Mercy Housing has always understood that a home is the best place for people to take control of their health. As we provide hundreds of people in Wisconsin with a home, it’s essential that we provide
Read MoreHealthy Life at Your Doorstep...
Wisconsin residents are getting healthy food thanks to partner Hunger Task Force. In 2019, Mercy Housing Lakefront partnered with Hunger Task Force Milwaukee to provide monthly food donations for residents at several Wisconsin properties through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). The Johnston Center, Jefferson Court Apartments, and Saxony Manor all benefit from this program.
Read MoreEat Fresh, Feel Fresh
Cooking and nutrition classes are changing lives like Tracey’s thanks to Resident Services. Tracey, a native of Milwaukee, has lived at Mercy Housing Lakefront’s St. Catherine Residence since 2010. Tracey followed in her mother’s footsteps with a career in the printing industry, which she continues today with a part-time job. Since moving to St. Catherine’s,
Read MoreIntergenerational jewelry making...
Seniors at Assisi Homes of Kenosha enjoyed working with a volunteer to make their own jewelry. This past summer, residents of Assisi Homes of Kenosha enjoyed making their own jewelry. One resident’s granddaughter came to the building to help the residents with their creative projects. Residents especially enjoyed working with the young volunteer and wore
Read MoreTomorrow Starts in Today’s...
Ellen found more than a home at St. Catherine’s. She found the opportunity to discover what community means to her. Ellen shared how she came to St. Catherine Residence in 1974 and found a home in which to grow and establish a career. As a 20-year-old aspiring nurse, Ellen moved from her hometown of Pewaukee
Read MoreNew Home, New Skills
Your support helped Caryl gain new skills and independence in her pursuit of a career she’ll love. As a speaker at the Live in Hope Celebration, Caryl shared her experiences from living at St. Catherine Residence. For 11 years, Caryl has called St. Catherine’s home and she spoke about her personal growth over the years
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