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Resources

The below resources are available for our Project Stay Families.  If you have further questions, feel free to contact the Project Stay High School social worker at (414) 298-9331.  You can also contact Impact 211 directly to gather more resources by dialing 211, or (414) 773-0211.

Counselor’s Corner

Resources and Contact information for Ms. Chavez,  School Counselor

Housing

For 24 hour shelter assistance, contact IMPACT 211 by dialing 211, 773-0211, or toll free at (866) 211-3380.

Community Advocates

  • (414) 449-4777
  • Homelessness Prevention Program: A program to help prevent eviction and homelessness.
  • Security Deposit Repayment Program: A program to help guarantee security deposit payment for people moving into a new apartment.

Housing Authority (City of Milwaukee)

  • (414) 286-5678
  • For low-income housing applications and information.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  • (414) 297-3214

Wisconsin Front Door Housing Search

  • An online resource for currently available rental units.

Casa Maria

  • (414) 344-5745
  • 1131 N. 21st St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Emergency shelter for homeless families, mothers and children.

Cathedral Center

  • (414) 831-0394
  • 845 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • A shelter for single women and families. Call for appointment.

Friendship House

  • (414) 276-2633
  • 1029 N. Marshall St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • Transitional living for women and children (boys up to 10 years).

Guest House

  • (414) 345-3240
  • 1216 N. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205
  • A shelter for single adult males, and also offering AODA treatment.

Health Care for the Homeless

  • (414) 374-2400
  • 711 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53206
  • Transitional living for women and children.

Hope St. Ministries

  • (414) 445-5404
  • 2522 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53206
  • Transitional living for single men and women with AODA issues.

Joy House (Milwaukee Rescue Mission)

  • (414) 344-3774
  • 830 N. 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • A shelter for single women and women with their children.

Lissy’s Place

  • (414) 445-2340
  • Milwaukee, WI 53205
  • Transitional living for single women between 18 and 29 years old.

Milwaukee Women’s Center

  • (414) 671-6140
  • A shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence.

Safe Harbor (Milwaukee Rescue Mission)

  • (414) 935-0200
  • 1820 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Shelter for single men.

Salvation Army

  • (414) 265-6360
  • 1730 N. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205

Sojourner Truth House

  • (414) 933-2722
  • Sojourner Family Peace Center’s shelter for women leaving abusive relationships and their children.

St. Catherine Residence

  • (414) 272-8470
  • 1032 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • Transitional housing for single women and first-time pregnant women.

United Methodist Children’s Services

  • (414) 344-1818
  • 3940 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
  • Transitional housing for women and their children (under 12 years of age).

Food

Career Youth Development

  • (414) 264-6888
  • 2601 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Community Center

  • (414) 344-5600
  • 1531 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205

Children’s Food Pantry

  • (414) 762-0552
  • 1441 W. Oakwood Rd., Oak Creek
  • Tuesday, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 am. – Noon; limited to baby and children’s items.

FoodShare applications and information

  • (888) 947-6583

MPS – Free and Reduced Lunch Program

  • (414) 475-8897

SDC – Youth Food Program

  • (414) 963-2683
  • 6850 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209

The Gathering

  • (414) 272-4122
  • St. James Episcopal Church: 833 W. Wisconsin Ave.
    Free breakfast served Monday through Friday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Free lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Christian Faith Fellowship East: 724 S. Layton Blvd.
    Free dinner served Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Free lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • St. Andrew Church Site: 3421 W. Lisbon Ave.
    Free lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m..

Gesu Parish

  • (414) 288-7101
  • 1210 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53201
  • Free soup, sandwich

Clothing

Casa Maria Clothing Shed & Infant Room

  • (414) 344-5745
  • 1131 N. 21st St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Clothing is free. By appointment only.

Children’s Clothing Bank

  • (414) 762-0552
  • St. Stephen’s Church 
  • 1441 W. Oakwood Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154
  • Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 am. – 12:00 p.m. No referral needed.

Clothing Bank

  • (414) 344-1818
  • United Methodist Children’s Services
  • 3832 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
  • Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. No referral needed, but you must bring a photo I.D.

Goodwill Store Locations

  • 6055 N. 91st St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (414) 353-7900
  • 11000 W. Oklahoma Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 541-6330
  • 6941 S. Riverwood Blvd (Franklin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (414) 304-1262
  • 3900 N. Palmer St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . (414) 967-0588
  • 190 N. Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 273-1797
  • 2830 N. Oakland Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (414) 962-3281
  • 12121 W. Feerick (south of Capitol Dr. off 124th St.). . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 393-1487

Kids Kloset (St. Luke’s Episcopal Church)

  • (414) 744-3736
  • 3200 S. Herman, Milwaukee, WI 53207
  • Hours: Mondays from 12:00–3:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and
  • Wednesdays from 12:30–3:00 p.m.

Salvation Army Thrift Store locations

  • 4747 W. Bradley Rd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 357-6277
  • 6341 S. 27th St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 761-7733
  • 7713 W. Greenfield Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 453-1267

St. Vincent de Paul

  • (414) 672-2040
  • 2320 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215

Counseling

Psychiatric/Suicide Prevention Hotline

  • (414) 257-7222

Psychiatric Crisis Service/Admission

  • (414) 257-7260

Crisis Walk-In Center

  • (414) 257-7665
  • 9455 Watertown Plank Rd.

Mobile Urgent Treatment Team (MUTT)

  • (414) 257-7621
  • MUTT Team for MPS  (414) 257-7777

Aurora Family Service of Milwaukee

  • (414) 345-4941
  • 3200 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53208

Crisis Resource Center

  • (414) 643-8778
  • 2057 S. 14th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
  • For people in psychiatric crisis in need of voluntary support.

Horizon Grief Resource Center

  • (414) 586-8383
  • 8949 N. Deerbrook Trail, Brown Deer, WI 53223
  • A free walk-in center for support and referral during the grieving process. Open to anyone experiencing a significant loss.

Infant Death Center

  • (414) 292-4000

Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin (formerly CHOW)

  • 620 S. 76th St., Suite 120, Milwaukee, WI 53214
  • For support with grief and bereavement issues following the death of an infant.

Kyle’s Korner

  • (414) 777-1585
  • 7106 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53213
  • Providing grief counseling and support groups for bereaved children, teens, and their families. Services are free of charge.

Milwaukee Women’s Center

  • (414) 449-4777
  • Behavioral Health Services – a division of Community Advocates

The Parenting Network

  • (414) 671-0566
  • 7516 W. Burleigh St.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53210

Pathfinders

  • (414) 964-2565
  • 4200 N. Holton St., Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53212
  • Day program and drop-in center for homeless and exploited youth.

Sixteenth St. Community Health Center

  • (414) 672-3145
  • 1032 S. Cesar Chavez Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53204
  • Behavioral Health Services

Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center

  • (414) 672-5300
  • 2030 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

Health Care

Angel of Hope Medical Clinic (Hope House)

  • (414) 385-5394
  • 209 W. Orchard St., 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53204
  • A free medical clinic for those without health insurance.

Urgent Care Clinics

  • (414) 266-4800
  • Ask for a “Financial Intake Form” to apply to see if your bill can be reduced.

Sixteenth St. Clinic

  • (414) 385-0646
  • 1032 S. 16th St.

Children’s Hospital

  • (414) 266-2000
  • 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave.

MLK Heritage Health Center

  • (414) 372-8080
  • 2555 N. Martin Luther King Dr.

Downtown Health Center

  • (414) 277-8900
  • 1020 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Adolescent Clinic (For people ages 11-19): Routine care, immunizations, confidential family planning services and STD screening and treatment are available.

Greater Milwaukee Free Clinic

  • (414) 546-3733
  • 9330 W. Lincoln Ave. #10, West Allis, WI 53227
  • FREE for the un- and underinsured. Open 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
  • First come, first served. Bring an ID and income verification.

Health Care for the Homeless

  • (414) 374-2400
  • 711 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53206
  • Services provided for the homeless. Must be at least 18 years old.

Marquette Clinic for Women and Children

  • (414) 755-6970
  • Cross Lutheran Church, lower level.
  • 1821 N. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205
  • Offering free health care services to uninsured women and children. Open Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Appointments are preferred.

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Project STAY Updates

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New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15

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Project STAY Calendar

  • August 25, 2025 – No Classes (Organization Day)
  • August 26, 2025 – August 28, 2025 – No Classes (Professional Development Days)
  • August 29, 2025 – No Classes (Labor Day Break)
  • September 1, 2025 – No Classes (Labor Day)
  • September 2, 2025 – First Day of School – Students

Contact Project STAY

(414) 298-9300
458@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
609 N. 8th Street

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