Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Host a Move-In Kit Drive at your workplace, place of worship, or school and help families moving from homelessness to housing. A Move-In Kit can include:

Laundry basketCleaning suppliesPaper towelsBroomMopDishrackBasic Kitchen Utensils

However, there is no wrong recipe for a Move-In Kit. All household items are welcome and help families establish a fresh start. Please note that Hope House cannot accept furniture or large appliances due to limited capacity.

Why Your Drive Matters

At 6 years old, a significant portion of Brielle’s experience included being homeless. Brielle’s family had been without housing for a year, doubling up with family and friends and when that was no longer an option, staying in emergency shelters before being connected with Hope House and moving into an apartment. Shortly after Brielle’s family moved into the apartment, their Case Manager, Leslie, visited with a move-in kit of household items and cleaning supplies. Something case managers at Hope House can do with the support of your donations.

Brielle excitedly greeted Leslie, gave her a big hug, and as her family went through the supplies, she found the dish detergent and said excitedly, “and now we get to wash our own dishes!” Brielle’s excitement for a task many take for granted is a reminder of the power of your support - providing stability, dignity, and the comfort of home to families.

How to Host a Drive

Hosting a drive is easy and you know your community best. We suggest having solid start and end dates for taking collections, sharing stories like the one above, and leaning into the strengths of your workplace, place of worship, or community. Hope House can provide signs and speak to your group (when available). We do ask that donations be dropped off at Hope House (209 W. Orchard St., Milwaukee, WI) at the end of the drive as we have limited capacity for pick-ups. Schedule drop off in advance and we'll be happy to give you a tour and share more of the amazing work being done together!

Have experience with photography? Looking to make a difference?

Hope House of Milwaukee is looking for a photographer to help with much needed updates to our photo stock. We are looking for someone who can take photos of programming and clients, with an eye for communicating dignity, hope and joy. Skilled amateurs welcome, no professional experience required.

Photos will help Hope House and its clients tell our story to a wider audience, engaging more people in the work of ending homelessness in Milwaukee. Photos will be used in newsletters, reports, media as well as shared with clients. Days and times are flexible - we have multiple needs which can be built around your availability including client photos, anonymous action photos (i.e. hands doing dishes), youth program photos, and staff photos.