Bringing Help and Hope – Neighbors Helping Neighbors

St. Vincent de Paul of Waukesha County is a group of lay Catholic volunteers from all walks of life – neighbors helping neighbors right here in Waukesha County whose outreach has no faith boundary. Assistance may include emergency rent, utilities, food, clothing, household goods, referral services, and programming to help navigate a path to financial stability. On a person-to-person basis, members offer help, hope, and encouragement to people in need – an ear to listen, a hand in a time of crisis, a hope to guide people toward programs that can bring lasting change to their lives, and mentoring to encourage those on a path to financial stability.             ​​​​​     ​​

New Extreme Winter Weather Warming Center Opens Soon

Our Community Initiatives Director, Jodie LaChapelle, spearheaded the creation of an extreme winter weather warming shelter in Waukesha, bringing the community together to help neighbors facing housing insecurity.  This would not have happened without committed partners like Family Promise of Waukesha County, Hebron Housing Services, City of Waukesha, Hope Center, NAMI Greater Milwaukee, Housing Coalition of Waukesha County, and many others, including an anonymous donor who provided seed money for the warming center.  Check out this story from Fox 6.

Staying Ahead - Financial Change Group Featured on Fox 6

Our Getting Ahead financial change program helps participants build a plan for their future through 16 workshops. But how does that plan come alive? Our Staying Ahead mentors provide encouragement, accountability, and support as participants turn their goals into action. FOX6 recently featured this work, highlighting neighbors like Kim, who is saving for her first home. It’s neighbors helping neighbors—one goal, one step at a time.  Here is a link to the story.

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