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 […]
Tag: homelessness
Posted inBreaking
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, […]
Posted inBreaking
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 […]
Posted inCommunity
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 […]
Posted inCommunity
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, […]
Posted inBusiness, Community, Police and Fire
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
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 […]
Posted inBreaking
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. […]
Posted inCommunity
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 […]
Posted inPolice and Fire
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Government
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 […]
Posted inBreaking
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 […]
Posted inCommunity
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, […]
Posted inBreaking
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, […]
