According to the data, shared with TMJ4 News by Impact , the number of unsheltered families has increased Nationwide, homelessness has risen TMJ4's Ryan Jenkins spoke with a woman who experienced homelessness in Milwaukee and who is now using her perspective to provide outreach to other homeless individuals. Kunesh credits local outreach groups like Street Angels for helping her get back on her feet. She now regularly volunteers with the outreach group. The group is closely monitoring the concerning trend around housing.
According to Street Angels, the group made connections with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness last year. Welch said she has noticed more and more people giving up the keys to their homes to keep the keys to their cars. A lot of people are telling us that they decided between paying their rent and paying their car payment," she said. As the need increases, the organization is expanding. They're adding staff, and a mobile shower station, and are considering additional routes to make more connections throughout the area.
They say you can donate on their website which can be found by clicking HERE. A national rise in homelessness was aggressively met by Milwaukee neighbors fighting to house those in need. The money, announced Tuesday by HUD, is aimed at getting people off of the street and into permanent homes with access to services. According to HUD, the money will help fund more than 7, projects aimed at expanding housing and services for people experiencing homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
Report a typo. News Local News. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Rising homelessness challenges Milwaukee County as 'Street Angels' battle the crisis According to the data, shared with TMJ4 News by Impact , the number of families living unsheltered has increased According to data shared with TMJ4 News by Impact , the number of families living unsheltered has increased By: Ryan Jenkins.
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