#TransformMKE - Housing Inclusion in Milwaukee
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
AbleLight Inc#TransformMKE by providing safe and affordable housing to people of all abilities!
$10,175
raised by 66 people
$10,000 goal
The Problem
Housing security out of reach in Metro Milwaukee, especially for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Milwaukee face a housing crisis continue to face many societal barriers. Chief among these barriers is access to safe and affordable housing solutions.
Consider these facts:
- 145,000 adults in Wisconsin have a cognitive disability, including 40,000 in Milwaukee County
- 7 in 10 adults with disabilities nationally live with an aging parent or guardian, leaving their future living situation in question
- Only 17% live independently, but many more could live on their own if a supportive housing solution existed.
The time is now to provide safe and affordable housing solutions for people with developmental disabilities, as well as those in underserved neighborhoods in Milwaukee, which remains one of the most segregated and underserved cities in the nation.
The Solution
A community to include people of all abilities
Bethesda Cornerstone Village - Highland will provide independent, integrated and affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and seniors 55+, bringing together two vulnerable populations in one vibrant, supportive community.
Bringing the Community Together to Help Everyone Thrive
Cornerstone Village will serve as a gathering place for hundreds of members of the community to come together for regular celebrations, community awareness activities, meals, and fellowship.
All dollars raised will support the Cornerstone Village Community Center, a gathering place that will provide a wealth of opportunities for residents to interact with each other and neighbors, so people of all abilities on the Near West Side of Milwaukee can thrive.
Bethesda Cornerstone Village - Highland expands Bethesda's mission to address housing insecurity for the disability community, as well as those living in historically underserved neighborhoods.