Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter Reopens

The Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter is set to reopen on January 16 after a broken sprinkler caused significant water damage, delaying its opening originally scheduled for December. CEO Kathleen Fisher reported that extensive repairs were needed, including replacing floors and addressing severe water damage, which took two weeks to remediate. Community volunteers have been actively involved in cleaning and preparing the shelter to provide a warm refuge for individuals and families in need during the harsh winter months. Currently, four individuals and three families are expected to move in, with plans to accommodate more as the shelter can serve 35 to 40 people. Local leaders stress the importance of finding long-term solutions to homelessness, emphasizing that shelters are temporary and that affordable housing is crucial. The shelter continues to seek additional volunteers and donations to support its operations and the individuals it serves.