RACINE — Absolutely nothing keeps Blank-Fest Wisconsin down. The weekend music benefit for area homeless assistance organizations returns for its 16th edition Friday-Sunday, Dec. 9-11 at McAuliffe’s Pub, 3700 Meachem Road. “It’s really become a tradition and we’re grateful for the community’s support all these years,” says J.J. McAuliffe, the pub’s owner who founded the […]
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5 free acts of giving to accomplish this holiday season
Racine County has a rich history of giving among its residents. Over the years, thousands have donated time, efforts, money and material goods all in the name of making our community better place for all. This holiday season is no different. Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, make the holidays heartfelt this year. Whether […]
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Hometown Hero: Jami La Rue
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 […]
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Meal Services in Racine
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 […]
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Conditions set forth to expand Hospitality Center
The Hospitality Center, an organization that provides care to those in need or underserved in Racine, is looking to expand their services, but they would have to meet several conditions first. Located at 614 Main Street, the organization is housed inside St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The center is looking to expand their days and hours […]
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Brenda Darga Treasured Time With Family
Brenda Marie Darga, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at her home. She was born in Racine on September 29, 1961, and was the daughter of Donald and Karen (Nee: Czarnowski) Larsen. Brenda graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1979”. She had been employed at various manufacturing companies in Racine including her latest […]
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Hospitality Center Names New Executive Director
[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 […]
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Johnson Outdoors Employees Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Those In Need
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 […]
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Grant for Temporary Overnight Shelter Approved
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 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Segue Racine Explains Their Shelter Solution
**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 […]
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Temporary Shelter Site Located, Approval Expected Soon
Homeless individuals who can’t find shelter during the winter will have a warm place to stay now that Racine County is providing a $40,000 grant to Segue Racine so they can pay rent for the second floor of Lincoln Lutheran’s headquarters on Domanik Drive. The grant was proposed by County Executive Jonathan Delagrave to pay […]
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Hospitality Center Donations Down, Need Up
The number of people eating breakfast and lunch at the Hospitality Center has increased significantly and that has left the meal program in a critical condition. Run by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the meal program serves meals to people who are homeless or near homeless. It served 1,375 people breakfast and 2,462 lunch in August […]
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Editorial: Segue Racine Has Heart, Building in Right Place
You wouldn’t know it from the heat waves that keep washing through Racine County, but winter is coming. The proof is in the street lights shining at 5 a.m. now when it was the sun that greeted early-risers just a couple of weeks ago, and our homeless neighbors still need an emergency overnight shelter where they can […]
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People of Racine County Eye: Cynthia Vasey on a Mission to Succeed
Cynthia Vasey is a woman on a mission to succeed; as a mom, as a police officer, and as a member of the greater Racine community. Vasey, 27, of Racine, is the single mother of four children ages 3 to 13. She is acutely aware of how quickly people can form an opinion about her when […]
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Perez Named Hospitality Center Executive Director
Racine city alderman Henry Perez will take over as executive director of the Hospitality Center, a center for people who are homeless, or near homeless. Perez takes over the vacant position after Rev. Kevin Stewart left the ministry in December. Stewart turned over the position to longtime volunteer Leif Peterson while the Episcopal Diocese of […]