IMPACT | John Hyatt, President & CEO | 414-256-4808 | www.impactinc.org
Do you know the signs of youth sex trafficking?
Talking about youth sex trafficking isn't an easy thing to do, but it's vital that we start the conversation. Visit WisconsinTalks.org to read all about the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families' new campaign to raise awareness that sex trafficking of Wisconsin youth is an issue throughout urban, rural, suburban, and tribal communities. The website has downloadable print and social media resources; highlights the indicators that put youth at risk for sex trafficking; and provides a link to report a case of suspected human trafficking.

Wisconsin's 2-1-1 network is supporting this campaign by serving as a central access point for information and assistance. Simply dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP Code to 898-211.


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WATCH: TMJ4 - As temperatures warm up, so does the homeless rate.  (April 24, 2019)  
 
As a member of the Milwaukee Continuum of Care (CoC), IMPACT is one of the 100+ member coalition responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating the continuum of services for homeless individuals and families to ensure compliance with HUD regulations. The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County CoC's mission is to organize people and resources to end homelessness in Milwaukee.

While we know that there is still work to do, the CoC is making progress:
  • Achieved "functional zero" classification for chronically homeless families in 2017.
  • 656 households placed in Permanent Supportive Housing since 2017.
  • 7.4% fewer people in Milwaukee experienced homelessness in January 2018 than January 2017, based on "Point in Time" census. (2019 total not yet released)
Together, we create short-term and long-term solutions that help individuals and families stay safe and avoid homelessness. Learn more here: 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.
"My sister has had a tough life. Heartbreak and disappointment since we were kids. She lost her own kids in a house fire and I really thought we'd lose her too. She couldn't find her way through the pain and drugs were an easy out. They let her escape. But drugs will take you right over the edge. I promised her I wasn't going to let that happen. With IMPACT's help, I kept my word. I see life in her eyes again. Thank you!"

IMPACT changes lives, for good. We help people take the first step to resolve a crisis and create a path toward stabilization; as well as collaborate with our partners to foster system improvement.

 

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