On any given day in Milwaukee County, there are around 900 people who are considered homeless. Some people are living in cars, some in shelters, some in makeshift tent encampments around the city.
In Part 1 of “Homeless in Milwaukee,” WTMJ's Melissa Barclay introduces you to Omeika. She's recently homeless, along with her husband and four kids. She has a story that will hopefully make you think differently about what homelessness means and how quickly it could happen to you or me.
In Part 2 of “Homeless in Milwaukee” WTMJ's Melissa Barclay shares with you the story of 57-year-old Ricardo, who found himself homeless after a sudden heath issue and a series of traumatic events in his life.
In Part 3 of “Homeless in Milwaukee,”WTMJ's Melissa Barclay speaks with the Administrative Manager at the Salvation Army Emergency Lodge, Tom Flatley, about the services and shelter they provide to those without homes.
In Part 4 of “Homeless in Milwaukee,” WTMJ's Melissa Barclay speaks with City of Milwaukee Grants Director, Steven Mahan, about the efforts Milwaukee County is taking to combat homelessness in the area and how big of a problem it really is in the county.
