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Tag: Hospitality Center
Posted inhometown hero

Hometown Hero: Jami La Rue

by Emma Widmar

During a time when individuals are experiencing isolation, Jami La Rue is working to unite the community. This hometown hero is making a difference working as a registered nurse, but also by volunteering at the Hospitality Center, located at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 614 Main Street. Like a true hero, who is humble, La Rue […]

Posted inCORONAVIRUS

Meal Services in Racine

by Emma Widmar

Meal services in Racine County are now available for residents. Due to COVID-19 changes may occur, but as of now, this is the current information to follow. Where are meal services happening in Racine? Look no further, follow this guide for times and locations. Use the Racine Meal Service Guide for access to meal services […]

Posted inBreaking

Hospitality Center Names New Executive Director

by Denise Lockwood

[avatar user=”denise” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”file” /] The Hospitality Center of Racine, which serves people who are homeless or near homeless, has a new executive director: Seth Raymond. Part of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the Hospitality Center is a thriving ministry. It evolved from a casual day program with coffee and snacks to the largest […]

Posted inBusiness, Community

Johnson Outdoors Employees Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Those In Need

by Denise Lockwood

Hundreds of people from the Hospitality Center gathered together Tuesday for a catered Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings, courtesy of Johnson Outdoors Inc. But the employees willingness to help isn’t just happening at Thanksgiving. For about two years, employees from Johnson Outdoors have been volunteered their time on Mondays and Tuesdays to serve […]

Posted inCommunity, Government

Grant for Temporary Overnight Shelter Approved

by Racine County Eye

Racine County supervisors Thursday night unanimously approved a $40,000 grant for a temporary overnight homeless shelter. Pastor Holly Anderle confirmed the vote for Racine County Eye Friday morning. Anderle is one of the clergy leaders of Segue Racine, a grassroots group focused on establishing a long-term, low-barrier overnight shelter. Segue Racine announced in April that a […]

Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Segue Racine Explains Their Shelter Solution

by Racine County Eye

**Editor’s note: This letter to the editor was submitted by Pastor Holly Anderle in advance of Segue Racine’s presentation at the Neighborhood Watch meeting at 10 a.m. this morning Saturday at Prospect Heights Community Living Center, 2015 Prospect Street. Dear Racine Community, We understand that many in the community have questions and concerns, so we’d like to […]