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- EIN 39-1030611
- (414) 344-1818
- 3940 W Lisbon Ave Milwaukee WI 53208-1868 USA
- umcs-wi.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Family Services for Adolescent Parents, Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management, Human Services
Mission: Based on our fundamental belief in god's love, united methodist children's services of wisconsin, inc values the dignity, potential and worth of each individual, and creates a nurturing environment and sense of community in which miracles happen
Programs: Growing tree children's center is our state-licensed childcare center with a capacity of 60 children. Growing tree provides quality care to children who live in the on-site low income housing, as well as the surrounding community. The majority of children served are from families who participate in the w-2 welfare to work program.
the family resource center, located at umcs, distributes emergency food resources and clothing to low income individuals and families. Umcs is a member of the hunger task force of milwaukee food pantry network. We receive food from the hunger task force, second harvest of wi, the us dept of agriculture stockbox program, and private individuals and groups.
the umcs supportive housing program provides low-income and affordable housing options accompanied by on-site social work services and othe programming designed to assist children and families to meet their needs and maintain housing. The program provides housing and services targeting families which have a head of household with a behavioral health diagnosis, as well as families without such a diagnosis. Programming is designed to help families maintain housing in the community and minimize hospitalizations due to mental health reasons. Programming includes social work services, group activities, and engaging residents in community/neighborhood life