In the News
December 5, 2024
County Building Emergency Housing Program for Homeless Seniors
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Guest House of Milwaukee is one of five local agencies participating in the County's new housing program for homeless adults age 60 and older. Learn more about the Elder Justice program in Urban Milwaukee.
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November 18, 2024
Milwaukee unveils winter warming plan to support homeless community
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Mayor Cavalier Johnson and members of the Milwaukee County Outreach Team held a press conference at Guest House - which will serve as one of 4 warming centers in the City - to unveil their Winter Warming Site Plans for the 2024-2025 season.
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November 8, 2024
As an increasing amount of older adults struggle with homelessness, Milwaukee groups intervene
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Guest House of Milwaukee CEO Steve Bauer shared news that the agency is preparing a room for older men experiencing homelessness, which can house up to 22 individuals. Bauer said since the pandemic, there has been an increase of older adults struggling with homelessness that use Guest House services.
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November 7, 2024
Cream City Gardens receives a generous grant and many helping hands to make important improvements to this unique community space.
Guest House of Milwaukee received one of 100 Lowe's hometown grants nationwide to renovate our kitchen and garden spaces. Volunteers and Lowe's employees came out to Cream City Gardens to place new garden beds and get the space ready for our next planting season!​
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June 14, 2024
Guest House CEO Steve Bauer joins state and local leaders to discuss the Hillview Hall Rehabilitation Project, an effort aimed at expanding emergency housing in Milwaukee.
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February 5, 2024
Be a part of a winning team no matter who you support in the big game.
CW18 and My24 are supporting Tackle For Hunger's 2024 Souper Bowl of Caring - and have selected Guest House of Milwaukee to be one of two beneficiaries of this year's campaign. Interim CEO Stephen Bauer spoke with Connect MKE host Denise Callaway to share more about the agency's commitment to supporting Milwaukee's unhoused.​
January 16, 2024
Several organizations helping to keep people who are homeless warm during bitter cold snap
With Wisconsin experiencing its lowest temperatures of the season yet, Guest House is stepping up for those who need shelter from the elements. In the first year of a city wide coordinated effort to provide as many people as possible with shelter during the winter, "the need is real as seen last night with the cold and the snow. All of the shelters were over capacity to help those that wanted to get in for the night,” said Interim CEO Stephen Bauer.
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January 10, 2024
Milwaukee warming shelters working to meet demand ahead of anticipated worsening weather
Right now, about 175 people are accessing those shelters on an average night, but that need is expected to increase as the weather gets even colder. To illustrate the need for these resources: men lined up Wednesday afternoon outside Guest House of Milwaukee more than three hours before that warming shelter would open its doors. With conditions expected to worsen in the coming days, community advocates are working to expand capacity across the city.
January 2, 2024
Warming centers providing shelter in cold Milwaukee
Interim CEO Stephen Bauer spoke with 620WTMJ reporter Julien Johnson about the importance of the warming center Guest House of Milwaukee is operating this winter, along with 5 other organizations: “Everyone deserves a warm place to sleep at night.”
December 12, 2023
Reflecting on their own good fortunes
Cedarburg restaurant owner Gordon Goggin has been providing meals to Guest House of Milwaukee since 2016, and is now asking others to consider giving back. Story by Ozaukee County News Graphic reporter Christina Luick.
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November 27, 2023
Overnight warming centers to open in Milwaukee next week as temperatures dip
City of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson held a press conference at Guest House this morning, announcing plans with the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness for six overnight warming centers to open their doors on December 4 - serving 200 people in need this season. Guest House will be providing 22 beds as part of this coordinated effort.
November 20, 2023
Milwaukee meal donations helping others
Fox6 caught up with Cafe Benelux, a Lowlands Group restaurant, as they prepared and delivered a meal to be served by a local family at Guest House. Lowlands Group has been supporting Guest House of Milwaukee's meal program with contributions such as this one for 10 years!
November 16, 2023
Coffee On Us: Guest House of Milwaukee
Guest House team members Christine Jacobs and Catillia Searcy joined The Morning Blend co-hosts Tiffany Ogle and Molly Fay at Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters to talk about Guest House's efforts to support those in need - and how you can help out.
October 18, 2023
Guest House of Milwaukee partners with local restaurant to provide monthly meals through the support of an anonymous donor.
A special delivery from Daddy's Soul Food & Grille, so special the owner himself delivers it in warming trays. "It's great to give back because someone has given to me many, many times," said owner Bennie Smith.
October 12, 2023
UW doing good in the neighborhood: 'The people of Wisconsin take care of each other'
For Wisconsin Athletic Director Chris McIntosh, connecting to southeast Wisconsin is a must. He led a group of Badgers staff to the Guest House of Milwaukee. Weeding gardens and donating gear.
September 16, 2023
Community service and record-setting attendance for women's volleyball added up to a very successful day for University of Wisconsin Athletics - and Guest House of Milwaukee.
June 18, 2023
Guest House's 'Cream City Gardens' provide a plethora of good eats while strengthening the bonds of community.
Reporter: Michael Schlesinger
January 8, 2023
Long-time volunteer serves his 150th meal at Guest House
Carl Johnson has been coordinating meals with his church, St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, every month since 2010. Sunday night marked his 150th meal for the men staying at the shelter. TMJ4 and Fox6 News came by to capture the milestone.
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January 12, 2022
Guest House President & CEO Mike Williams discusses what sets Guest House apart from other organizations providing services to those experiencing homelessness in Milwaukee.
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December 13, 2021
President & CEO Mike Williams discusses what brought him to Guest House and the matching grant challenge running through December 31, 2021.
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July 11, 2021
Amy Rowell from Guest House and Rev. James West from Repairers of the Breach join Jill Economou of Ellenbecker Investment Group to discuss organizations that provide daytime services and overnight shelter, housing, and education for Milwaukee's homeless seeking to transform their lives.
May 1, 2021
The race is on to collect undergarments for Milwaukee's homeless community with Guest House's 9th annual "UNDY 500"
January 23, 2021
Our Issues Milwaukee
Cindy Krahenbuhl joins Andrea Williams as the featured guest on Part 1 of an Our Issues Milwaukee episode focused on homelessness.
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December 8, 2020
Rotarians Cindy Krahenbuhl from Guest House of Milwaukee and Michael Gosman of Acts Housing discuss the challenges of unstable housing, homelessness, and pathways to homeownership in Milwaukee and how their work has been impacted by COVID-19. Watch the full event, facilitated by fellow Rotarian Will Ruch, CEO of Versant Solutions.
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November 25, 2020
Cindy Krahenbuhl joins Spectrum News to discuss how Guest House is shifting this winter to continue helping the homeless in the face of limitations imposed by COVID-19.
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November 18, 2020
Amy Rowell speaks with CBS News 58's Emily Thornton about the capacity challenges and the growth in Guest House's prevention and outreach services during the pandemic.
November 16, 2020
Cindy Krahenbuhl contributes to a Kaiser Health News report on the burden that reduced shelter capacities will have on an already under-resourced system as winter approaches.
September 4, 2020
Milwaukee Business Journal
Cindy Krahenbuhl, Executive Director of Guest House of Milwaukee and Board Member Kevin Newell discuss how Guest House is adjusting their services in this era of Covid-19, and economic and racial strife.
August 25, 2020
Marquette Wire's Shir Bloch reports on the impact of COVID--19 on Milwaukee's homeless population, the responsiveness of organizations like Guest House, and growing community support.
April 27, 2020
Director of Fund Development Amy Rowell appears on "The Morning Blend" to discuss the Undy 500 Donation Drive
April 26, 2020
Homeless Resources Bear the Pressure of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 27, 2020
Lake Effect's Julian Hayda speaks with the Guest House of Milwaukee's Director of Fund Development, Amy Rowell
September 17, 2016
Jim Stingel reports on Guest House's recently completed building expansion