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The Emergency Lodge Homeless Shelter
Provided 30,841 nights of lodging provided for those staying at The Emergency Lodge.
The Emergency Lodge Homeless Shelter
1,118 individuals were served by The Emergency Lodge in 2020. (An average of 93 individuals per month.)
The Emergency Lodge Homeless Shelter
In 2020, The Emergency Lodge provided 91,243 meals to those saying at the shelter.
The needs of the homeless population are varied and complex.
Since 1979, the 120-bed Emergency Lodge, located at 1730 N 7th St. in Milwaukee, has provided emergency shelter to homeless individuals and families with children. More than 80% of residents successfully move from shelter to safe, affordable housing each year.
Services include:
- Case Management
- Children's Development Program
- Community & Agency Networking/Referral
- Corrections Programs
- Emergency Assistance
- Emergency Shelter & Meals
- Homeless Medical Clinic
- Housing Assistance
- Income Assessment & Planning
- Mental Health Services
- Pastoral Care
- Protective Payee Program
- Respite Care Program
- Social Security Benefit Advocacy Services
- Social Services
- Support Groups
- Transportation Assistance
Resident Requirements:
- Residents must be drug and alcohol-free
- Each resident is assigned a primary social worker to develop an individualized plan for self-sufficiency
- Residents must establish income, either through employment or benefits, and save 80% of their income in preparation for their move to housing in the community
Accommodations:
- Residents stay in semi-private rooms
- Three nutritious meals are served per day
- There are laundry facilities available
Questions?
Nancy Szudzik
Emergency Lodge Director
(414) 265-6360
nancy.szudzik@usc.salvationarmy.org