The waiting list for shelter is close to a thousand people in our town who are in serious crisis and need a place to be safe, protected, and helped.
In spite of the needs and existing shortfalls, the County Executive and Department Head of Health and Human Service cut $200,000 in funding for Milwaukee emergency shelters in the 2018 County budget. We can join the Street Angels, the Shelter managers and other concerned citizens to get this money back. The Health and Human service budget is $340 million. There are other cuts that will not endanger people in such fundamental need.
Many of us are donating food and hats to the homeless for the holidays. It is a wonderful gesture, but shelter is more crucial. After people spoke out at the County Board meeting Monday, the full $200,000.00 for shelters was restored to the budget!