In the fight for equity and opportunity for all, housing is fundamental. Heartland Housing has been a dedicated preferred provider of affordable and permanent supportive housing for more than 30 years. Spanning Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee, the organization has developed more than 1,900 units that provide safety and stability for thousands of people. This month, Heartland Housing celebrated the official opening of its largest permanent supportive housing development in Milwaukee: St. Anthony Place.
The historic building located at 1004 N. 10th St. has lived
many lives. It was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places
for its place in Milwaukee’s history as the only hospital to serve African
Americans in the 1930’s. “Our partnership in Milwaukee started right at the
beginning of Milwaukee’s fight to end homelessness 12 years ago. St. Anthony
Place marks our fourth – and largest – development in that fight,” said Michael
Goldberg, Heartland Housing’s Executive Director “There’s really something
special about this building, about its history, and about its future.”
Our rehabilitation created 60 modern apartments.
Partnerships with local non-profit organizations; Capuchin Community Services,
Ascension Wisconsin, and Justice Point, helps to ensure that those who have or
are currently experiencing homelessness can access a daytime drop-in center, on-site
healthcare, and useful employment services.
For the residents of St. Anthony Place, the new apartments
are transformational. Mike, a resident, was pleased to share his experience as a he
stood alongside Mayor Barrett and county commissioner Abele during a public
ceremony in March.
“Our apartments are wonderful. You can’t believe what it’s
like to have an apartment after what we have all experienced.”
Heartland Housing exists to ensure the fundamental component of housing
is made accessible for individuals and families who need it most. The participants
that we serve no longer have to wonder where they will lay their head at night,
or whether they will have protection from harsh environments. Instead, residents
like Mike can focus learning to thrive.
To all of the new residents of St. Anthony Place, welcome
home.
