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New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy
"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.
Aug 1st, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley Tours Unique Emergency Housing Facility
Facility is yet another project advancing housing under the Crowley administration.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Expanding Emergency Housing Offering on South Side
Purchase-and-rehab project underway for S. 22nd Street.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCommittee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerJoint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support
County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal
$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park
Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Announces Home Repair Program for Seniors
Including interest free loans for repairs and grants for accessibility improvements.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerTight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters
Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?
Jan 18th, 2024 by Graham KilmerUnique Housing Project Planned for Uptown Neighborhood
Project near 50th and North first in state to include both affordable rentals and crisis beds.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention
$1.6 million for medical debt program wasn't spent, reallocated to other programs.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Would Fund Three Suburban Affordable Housing Developments
Projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer secure support from board's Finance Committee.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCrowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing
Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Awarded Federal Funding For Affordable Housing
$1.8 million grant will help housing aid recipients move to higher-income neighborhoods.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty, Habitat for Humanity To Partner on Suburban Affordable Homes
Program would leverage federal funds to build one to two homes a year.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives
Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer$80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households
County disburses federal funds, in the biggest eviction prevention program it's ever run.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerKing Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits
80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.
May 5th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBaldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerUpstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion
Food service incubator has provided thousands of meals for homeless, and wants to expand.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCrowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts
Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Plans for Surge In Funding To Address Homelessness
County investing $4.5 million into housing navigation, rental assistance and housing rehabilitation.
Feb 4th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer$6.5 Million Awarded for Suburban Affordable Housing
Two projects in Wauwatosa, one in Brown Deer would together create 129 new units.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Receives $15 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funds from U.S. Treasury
Nov 7th, 2022 by County Executive David Crowley
120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood
County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Seeks Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
Looking to use $15 million in federal ARPA funds for gap financing of affordable housing.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing
Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.
May 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerHomeless Program Gets National Recognition
HUD finds Milwaukee has lowest per capita count of unsheltered homeless people in the U.S.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Madeline FoxCounty Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.
Feb 19th, 2022 by Graham KilmerOfficials Celebrate Tent City Replacement
Joint effort by city, county, state and MMSD worthy of national emulation?
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisors Praise Work of County Housing Division in Preventing Evictions
Sep 16th, 2021 by Sup. Felesia Martin
County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty Executive David Crowley Signs “Right to Counsel” into Law
Bill establishes a six-month pilot program to provide free legal representation in evictions for eligible households
Jul 19th, 2021 by County Executive David CrowleyFederal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.
May 13th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus
In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty Running Out of CARES Act Funds
Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty Gets $10 Million For Housing Assistance
County Executive Crowley calls on Congress to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions
Using CARES Act funds, the county funded eviction prevention and rental assistance programs.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Offering Mortgage Assistance
$15 million program will help people financially affected by pandemic to keep their homes.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Announces Mortgage Assistance Program
CARES Act Funding will support homeowners facing foreclosure
Sep 21st, 2020 by County Executive David CrowleyCrowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNew Homeless COVID-19 Shelter Opens
County, city, National Guard, archdiocese partner on facility for homeless at risk for disease.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Graham KilmerIs There A Plan To Prevent New Tent City?
City officials worry. If no plan, should state build a campground under highway?
Jan 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTent City Homeless Evicted By State
State transportation department serves eviction notices, considering development of area.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Alana WatsonValley Businesses Join in Supporting Housing First Effort
With a lead gift from We Energies, Valley businesses are contributing to provide housing to the homeless
Nov 11th, 2019 by Menomonee Valley PartnersOfficials Relocating Tent City Residents
"Housing First" approach gets the homeless housing and then helps with other problems.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Announces New Investments in Homeless Prevention Services in the 2020 Budget
$250,000 investment in the Housing First Initiative will support prevention programming
Oct 3rd, 2019 by County Executive Chris AbeleA Clarke Square Groundbreaking
Unconventional partnership breaks ground on 40-unit apartment building.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee County Provides More Than $2 Million in Support for St. Anthony Place, Opening Today to Support the Formerly Homeless
St. Anthony Place is a huge step in Milwaukee County’s effort to end chronic homelessness in our community and provide permanent, supportive housing for those in need
Mar 15th, 2019 by County Executive Chris AbeleAbele: Addressing Homelessness through Regional Cooperation
Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing
Jan 16th, 2019 by County Executive Chris AbeleMilwaukee Downtown seeks Key to Change donations during season of giving
Ongoing campaign aims to end homelessness through an outreach coordinator and housing placements
Dec 19th, 2018 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Corri HessCoalition Pushes Efforts to Prevent Evictions
I in 10 renters evicted in city's worst census tracks, study found.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic$900K Grant Awarded to Milwaukee County to Fight Opioid Abuse, Homelessness Among Women Involved in Street Prostitution
Federal DOJ grant helps County expand partnership with Benedict Center, offer extended Housing Navigation services under the Housing First model
Oct 9th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleConference Spotlights Human Trafficking
Milwaukee a "hot spot," with more than 1000 arrests in three years. experts say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Ana Martinez-OrtizFederal Grant Funds to Assist Milwaukee County in Connecting 40 Families with Stable Housing
HUD increases Section 8 voucher funding by more than $250,000
Sep 11th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleMake Change With Spare Change: New Donation Boxes at Airport to Help Fight Homelessness in Milwaukee County
County Executive Chris Abele introduces new donation boxes at Mitchell Airport, where travelers can donate to support Milwaukee County's Housing First endowment
Jul 10th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleCounty Partnership in Addressing Homelessness Wins National Award
Thurgood Marshall Apartments one of four programs recognized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for creating healthier home environments
Jun 29th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleWHEDA wins national HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes
Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee recognized for excellence in healthy housing innovation
Jun 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development AuthorityAirport Will Collect Change for Homeless
Similar program in Denver raises $93,000 annually for homeless programs.
May 19th, 2018 by Elizabeth Dohms-HarterCounty Board Committee Recommends Proposal for Donation Containers at Airport to Fight Homelessness
County Exec. Chris Abele thanks Sup. Marcelia Nicholson and Economic and Community Development Committee for supporting ordinance change to aid in efforts to support housing-first initiatives
May 14th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleTiny Homes Could Change Lives
Unique program will build 36 homes for young people aging out of foster care.
Sep 14th, 2017 by Graham KilmerDowntown debuts Key to Change meters on Sept. 13 to aid in ending chronic homelessness
Seven parking meters retrofitted to collect coin donations for quality-of-life programs
Sep 11th, 2017 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21Milwaukee County Receives $2.4 Million Grant from SAMHSA to Support Housing First Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness
Aug 29th, 2016 by County Executive Chris AbeleCounty Cuts Homeless Population By 70%
Housing First program, launched in July 2015, slashes population of chronically homeless.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Brendan O’BrienAn End to Chronic Homelessness?
That's the aim of a new joint county/city venture led by Chris Abele.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Hayley KeithPlan to End Chronic Homelessness in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will unveil a new plan to end chronic homelessness in Milwaukee County with Mayor Tom Barrett at the site of the new Thurgood Marshall Apartments on Tuesday, June 9.
Jun 8th, 2015 by County Executive Chris AbeleMilwaukee County Unveils Program to Fight Foreclosure Crisis
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proud to announce the Milwaukee County Foreclosure Initiative.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele