Eric Collins-Dyke, outreach services manager with Milwaukee County’s housing division.

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MKE County: County’s Homeless Population Rises
MKE County

County’s Homeless Population Rises

Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.

Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter

Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter

Federal rules require count to be done in January, with results determining future resource allocation.

Milwaukee a Leader on Helping Homeless But Still Needs More Housing

Milwaukee a Leader on Helping Homeless But Still Needs More Housing

County has fewest unsheltered homeless people per capita in US, but numbers growing.

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.

City Hall: Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?
City Hall

Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?

It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.

King Park Tent Community Shows City’s Housing Struggles

King Park Tent Community Shows City’s Housing Struggles

Despite some successes, housing remains a major challenge in Milwaukee.

Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy

Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy

Wauwatosa imposes fines of $25 to $500. Mayor, police department express misgivings.

Supervisor Rolland urges Wauwatosa Common Council to reject ordinance that would worsen homelessness and job insecurity
Press Release

Supervisor Rolland urges Wauwatosa Common Council to reject ordinance that would worsen homelessness and job insecurity

Proposed ordinance to “discourage panhandling” will actually create flashpoints between police and neighbors, and harm their ability to secure housing and jobs in the future

Project Helps Sex Trafficking Victims

Project Helps Sex Trafficking Victims

Using a housing first model, program provides stability to mend and move forward.

Many City Renters Face Evictions

Many City Renters Face Evictions

Black neighborhoods hit hardest as state pandemic aid program can’t keep up.

MKE County: Wilson Park Homeless Warming Center Debated
MKE County

Wilson Park Homeless Warming Center Debated

Public meeting gets unruly on proposal to let homeless sleep overnight in senior center.

MKE County: Officials Relocating Tent City Residents
MKE County

Officials Relocating Tent City Residents

"Housing First" approach gets the homeless housing and then helps with other problems.

Plats and Parcels: Tent City Being Evicted
Plats and Parcels

Tent City Being Evicted

Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.

County’s Homeless Program A Success

County’s Homeless Program A Success

Based on national model, which found providing housing actually saves money.

Special Report: Baby Boomers Who Are Homeless
Special Report

Baby Boomers Who Are Homeless

As this generation ages, they increase number of older homeless, who face unique challenges.

Who Are the Homeless?

Who Are the Homeless?

Housing First initiative challenges assumptions of homelessness.