Homeless shelters brace for Milwaukee winter as temperature drops
Milwaukee's sudden winter-like weather and cold temperatures raised concerns about people experiencing homelessness, a vulnerable population.
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Milwaukee's sudden winter-like weather and cold temperatures raised concerns about people experiencing homelessness, a vulnerable population.
Milwaukee's sudden winter-like weather and cold temperatures raised concerns about people experiencing homelessness, a vulnerable population.
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Temperatures are expected to get down to the single digits. Many people were out Sunday enjoying the snow before it gets too cold.
A double challenge for the Milwaukee Rescue Mission That means there are still homeless people on the streets with no warm place to go. Milwaukee Rescue Mission President Pat Vanderburgh says with the first arctic blast of the pandemic, they are actively searching, along with other organizations, for people who need help during these upcoming frigid days. “Sometimes people prefer not to be in a shelter, they prefer to sleep outside but when it gets really cold then they will come our way,” said Vanderburgh. Photo Courtesy: Milwaukee Rescue Mission Although their capacity has been cut in h...