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How We Serve

Hope Center has eight programs.  A summary of each is shown below.

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A Hand to Hold Preschool & Child Care
Clothing Shop
Project Move
Good Samaritan Fund
Legal Services
Low Income Housing
Outreach Meals
Outreach Nurse


A HAND TO HOLD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE
A licensed child care facility assisting parents to enter the workforce by caring for children
6 weeks to 6 years (pre-kindergarten), with special emphasis on W-2 participants.

Location: 
First Baptist Church

247 Wisconsin Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours: 6 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Contact: Debbie O'Neil, Director, 262-549-5115
Volunteer: Collect supplies to help supplement daily needs


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CLOTHING SHOP
Donated clothing is given to needy men, women and children of Waukesha County.  Clients shop

for casual clothing for the entire family.

Clothing suitable for business environments or customer service jobs is also available.

Proof of residency is required (i.e. driver's license, utility bill, etc.). 

A voucher form from a referring organization is also acceptable. 

Guidelines for limits on clothing are posted at the check-in counter.

We offer layettes for new mothers.

Location: 
502 N. East
Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours:
Mon. through Fri. noon - 4p.m.

Tues. & Sat. 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Wed. 6:15p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Volunteer: Groups needed to sort clothing or collect socks & underwear; individuals needed to assist clients with shopping or sort clothing

Donate: Casual clothing for men, women & children

Business suits & business casual clothing, women’s suits


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GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
The Director of Social Ministry provides financial assistance for rent, security deposit, or transportation for employment. On-going supportive counseling is also provided.

Location: 
502 N. East
Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours:
Mon. through Fri.. 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
 

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LEGAL SERVICES
Satellite office for Legal Action of Wisconsin and volunteer attorneys in Waukesha County providing free legal services for those who are eligible.

Location: 
502 N. East
Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours:
Mon. through Fri.. 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
 

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LOW INCOME HOUSING
Safe and affordable housing. Rent stays low to provide hope to someone who might otherwise be homeless.

Location: 
502 N. East
Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours:
Mon. through Fri. 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Volunteer: Light maintenance jobs

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OUTREACH MEALS
Nutritious meals are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Church volunteers from throughout Waukesha County prepare and help serve meals, and foster a community spirit.

Location: 
502 N. East Ave

Waukesha, WI 
Hours:
Serving Days: Mon., Wed. and Fri.
Doors open at 1:00p.m.
Dinner is served at 5:30p.m.

Volunteer: Adult groups to serve meals & clean-up

Donate: Food, paper items, cleaning supplies


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OUTREACH NURSE
In partnership with Waukesha Memorial Hospital, a parish nurse assists our guests in identifying health concerns. She helps them seek appropriate and effective services.

Location: 
502 N. East
Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours:
Monday evening at Outreach meals 5:30p.m. - 6:00p.m.

Wed. at the Clothing Shop 9:30am - 11:30am

 

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PROJECT MOVE
We offer furniture, bedding, and various household items for individuals and families.

Location: 
502 N. East
Ave
Waukesha, WI
Hours:
Mon. through Fri. 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Volunteer: Pick up or deliver furniture

Donate: Household items for kitchen, bath and bedroom plus furniture


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