Kelly Scroggins-Powell founded Restoration Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with the motivation to assist people in need. Through this ministry, they rebuild lives by providing support services. The organization was established in 2006. Scroggins-Powell lived in Indiana when the organization was first created. However, when moving back to Racine, she brought Restoration Ministries with her. […]
Tag: homelessness
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Homeless And Living On The Street Count Ticks Up
The number of homeless people found living outside in Racine County during a point in time outreach conducted on July 27 was higher than in past years, said Scott Metzel, executive director of the HOPES Center. Done twice a year, the national point in time search helps community service agencies working with people who are […]
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Our Top Most Read Stories From Last Week
You were busy, we were busy. So let’s get you caught up on the news from this week. Here are the top most read stories from the week. And if you have a news tip, call us at (262) 504-9570. http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/woman-struggles-to-keep-home-after-husband-dies/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/editorial-segue-racine-heart-building-right-place/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/police-racine-men-used-heroin-in-illinois-before-driving-home/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/woman-charged-stealing-boots-exs-new-girlfriend/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/man-charged-stealing-500-blank-cds-dvrs/
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Homeless Count Set For July 27
Sponsored by the Continuum of Care for the city and Racine County, a bi-annual count of people who are homeless on the street will be held July 27 and through July 28. During the count, volunteer and social service providers searh for and survey people living on the streets. “Though it only represents a snapshot […]
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What A Difference A Year Makes For Some Who Were Homeless
Editor’s note: This year we wrote a number of stories on the Hospitality Center, HALO and homelessness, but we centered on the lives of four men: Bob Rhodes, Milos Milosavljevic, Mike Ludwigson, and Dennis Raymond. So we thought it would be fitting to check in with them to see how things were going for our last story […]
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Decision On Hospitality Center Permit Deferred
After hours of hearing public comment that was overwhelmingly for the Hospitality Center to keep operating as is, the Racine Plan Commission voted 4 to 0 to defer a decision on expanding its conditional use permit. City plan commission members met Wednesday to hear recommendations from city staffers to confirm the Hospitality Center’s conditional use permit as […]
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Homeless Man Asks: “Where’s The Help?”
Because Bob Rhodes is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, his morning begins with trying to remember who he is, why he’s sleeping in the Knights Inn motel in Mount Pleasant, and why there are two other men sleeping in the room “The mornings are hard, real hard,” he said. “I look around and […]
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Letter To The Editor: Homeless Assistance Leadership NEEDED FOR ALL
The Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) was created over 10 years ago to prevent chronic homelessness in Racine County by meeting shelter needs, coordinating supportive services and providing community leadership. In March of this year, the Continuum of Care released data showing that during this past winter, over half of both the male beds, and […]
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Reasons for Homelessness as Varied as the Individuals
Several people spoke Monday at the second community meeting about homelessness in Racine, and the reasons they experienced being homeless were as varied as the individuals. A man named Jones said he was incarcerated and when he was released, he didn’t have anywhere to go so he ended up at HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization). […]
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Homeless Man Exposes Genitals To Children In Park
After a homeless man urinated in a park and exposed himself to children, a number of parents prevented him from leaving, according to a criminal complaint by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Charles Brooks, 60, a homeless man, was charged for lewd and lascivious behavior, and disorderly conduct. During an initial hearing held Wednesday, […]
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2nd Community Conversation Meeting On Homelessness Set
As the number of people who are chronically homeless is on the rise in Racine County, how to face the issue is the center of a discussion that will take place at 5 p.m. Monday, April 20 at the George Bray Center, 924 Center St. This second meeting is a speak out session where people who are […]
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Dickert, Hargrove Talk Hospitality Center, Homeless Solutions
**Editor’s Note: After the Hospitality Center last week ceased overnight emergency shelter, Racine County Eye heard from residents asking where the candidates for mayor of the City of Racine stand on the issue of homelessness in general and what the city’s role could be in finding a long-term solution for overnight emergency shelter. Both incumbent […]
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Hospitality Center Closes, But No Long-term Solution For Guests
Despite a community-wide discussion about homelessness in Racine held last week, the 28 homeless men and women calling the Hospitality Center home won’t be able to sleep there anymore. The overnight emergency program ended Tuesday night for good while it maintains its day services. But many guests at the Hospitality Center weren’t clear on where they were going to […]
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Meeting Set For Discussion About Homelessness In Racine
To address the issue of homelessness in Racine, the Continuum of Care for the City and County of Racine is hosting a community discussion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Gateway Technical College, 1001 S. Main St. in the Racine Building. The purpose of the meeting is to involve the community in […]
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Despite Raising $47,000, Homeless Overnight Program To End
The Hospitality Center, 614 Main St., runs an emergency overnight homeless program that served 110 people this winter and despite having raised almost $47,000, it will close for good this spring, said Rev. Kevin Stewart. Housed within St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the program is run by volunteers and donations. The overnight program accepts people who are […]
