Burlington Transitional Living Center

04/17/2026

TLC is in need of size 2 diapers. If you would like to donate, call 262-767-1478 to set up a time to drop off.

02/27/2026

TLC is in need of size 5 and 6 diapers. If you would like to donate, call 262-767-1478 to set up a time to drop off.

Thank you!

02/25/2026

Thanks BCS students for putting together these fun filled birthday packages. This will help make the children feel
extra special on their birthday!

01/19/2026

Thank you to Shorewest Realtors-Burlington Office for your recent gift and for continuing to support our programming year after year!

01/08/2026

Staff time with Mr. M

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01/07/2026

Homelessness is often discussed in statistics, yet behind every number is a person, a family, and a story. Across the United States, homelessness continues to affect hundreds of thousands of individuals and families each year. These national numbers can feel overwhelming, but they help us understand the scope of the challenge.

United States-2024
771,480 people were experiencing homelessness, living in shelters, across the U.S.

150,000 of the total were children under 18

18% increase from 2023, the largest increase on record

23 out of every 100 people in the U.S. experienced homelessness

36% were unsheltered, living in spaces unfit for human habitation

60% were men

40% were women; however, women accounted for a larger number of those experiencing homelessness for the 1st time

23% increase in first-time homelessness

Here in Wisconsin, those same trends are reflected closer to home, with families, children, and individuals experiencing instability due to rising costs, limited affordable housing, and unexpected life events.

Wisconsin-2024
5036 were experiencing homelessness, living in shelters, the highest since 2017

8.4% of the total were unsheltered, living in spaces unfit for human habitation

21,000 individuals were accessing supportive services

20,000 students didn't have a permanent residence, steadily increasing for three years in a row

39% increase for families with children facing homelessness

Homelessness grew in rural areas

In Racine County, these numbers represent our neighbors, parents working toward stability, children needing safe places to sleep, and families taking steps toward independence.

Racine County-2024
227 people were experiencing homelessness. (HUD data 1-24-24)

The number of people housed in homeless shelters decreased from 2023; however, the number of people unsheltered, living on the streets, increased.

Racine had the second-highest child homelessness rate among Wisconsin cities.

What is the good news?

Local support makes a real difference. When the community comes together, numbers can change, and lives, too.
Thank you for standing with us. learning alongside us, and being part of the solution.

Data Collection
HUD and School Information Systems, collecting data on those in homeless shelters, on the streets, or doubling up with others.

12/30/2025

Meals play a vital role in fostering connections and belonging. Thanks to the English Settlement Church and the Burlington United Methodist Church, families at the shelter enjoyed delicious holiday meals. We appreciate your efforts in making the holidays special.

12/24/2025

Thank you Referee Magazine for the donation of linens, medications and basic essentials. We appreciate you thinking of our families this holiday season. 🎄

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Raymond Christian Fellowship really embraced being Secret Santa. Thanks to their generosity three families at the shelter will feel the joy of the season and being supported during their journey.

From all of us at TLC, thank you.