Hope House of Milwaukee

08/10/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Shamika May as Hope House of Milwaukee's new Executive Director.

Shamika is an experienced healthcare and nonprofit leader with a background in senior living, behavioral health, operations, and community-based services. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about serving others, developing people, and building collaborative relationships that strengthen teams and the communities they serve.

As the new Executive Director of Hope House of Milwaukee, Shamika is honored to join an organization whose mission is to end homelessness and create healthy communities. Born and raised in Milwaukee, she is especially grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that helped shape her. She looks forward to listening, learning, and partnering with the dedicated Hope House team to build upon the strong foundation already in place as, together, they continue advancing Hope House’s mission and vision of a community that houses and values all of its people. She believes the best outcomes are achieved by listening first, building trust, and serving alongside others.

08/03/2026

🎒Every child should walk into school feeling ready, not worried.

Each year, Hope House supports families who have lost nearly everything in a move, a fire, an eviction. That includes school supplies and backpacks.

That's where you step in. We are collecting 200 backpacks to fill with school supplies and there are 2 ways you can help -

Donate a backpack (or 10🎉)
📍Drop off at Hope House of Milwaukee
📦 Or directly via our wish list: https://a.co/015Rqm4Y

Join us at Thurs August 13th and get in FREE with a donation of school supplies!

Let’s make sure every child heads back to school prepared 🎒✨

07/30/2026

We had some special visitors at Hope House's summer camp this week!

07/29/2026

Our Shining Stars Youth Program has been on the move all summer long! Splashpads, pools, camps, lakes....you name it and they have been there this summer🌊⛺😎

07/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County's continued investment in the work to end and prevent family homelessness. Hope House is proud to be among such incredible partners doing important work!

07/17/2026

Did you know that extreme heat contributes to at least 1,500 deaths in the United States each year?

Hot weather can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and individuals with certain health conditions. As temperatures rise, it's important to stay hydrated and spend time in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible. If you need a place to cool off, several public locations throughout the Milwaukee area are available as Cooling Sites. These sites provide a safe, air-conditioned environment to help residents stay healthy during periods of extreme heat.

Visit the City of Milwaukee Health Department's Health Info page to learn more!

07/14/2026

🌡️ Heat Advisory 🌡️
The US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin has issued a Heat Advisory, in effect between 12 PM today and 8 PM Wednesday.

Need to cool off? Here’s how to find a public space with air conditioning near you:
📱 Text your ZIP code to 898-211
☎️ Call 2-1-1
🌐 Visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Cooling-Sites

06/25/2026

We are so grateful to have former Hope House Executive Director Wendy Weckler leading the Continuum of Care with United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.

The Continuum of Care is coalition of agencies, housing providers and government entities - including Hope House - that coordinates resources to help prevent and end homelessness. We are all better for Wendy's leadership and collaboration across our system!

After over 20 years at Hope House, Wendy Weckler recently transitioned into a role as the Continuum of Care director at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.

Continuum of Care is a coalition of local agencies, housing providers and government entities that coordinates resources to help prevent and end homelessness.

Weckler’s new role encompasses systemwide improvements for homelessness in Milwaukee.

Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/z1xvWw5

06/10/2026

When clients walk into our shelter, basic essentials - like a clean towel - can be the first step toward a better day. But we are running low on some of these items!

We are in need of:
❤️hand towels/washcloths
❤️bath towels
❤️laundry baskets

You can help make days a little brighter today by donating new items. How to help:
📍Drop off items at 209 W. Orchard St. Milwaukee between 8 AM - 7 PM.
📋Donate directly from our Wishlist here: https://a.co/00dUdUFn

All items go directly to the families Hope House serves. Thank you for your support!