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2026 BluTender

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and an early Mother’s Day at our first ever BluTender event as we gather to raise funds for a cause that truly matters. Enjoy a delicious grazing station and refreshing beverages while mingling with friends and community members, all in support of the Cathedral Center’s mission to empower women and families experiencing homelessness and housing crises. Your contribution will directly impact lives by providing essential services, resources, and support to those in need. … Continue reading

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Heart Matters – Issue 6

We’re excited to share the newest edition of Heart Matters, The Cathedral Center’s quarterly newsletter — now available to read online! In this issue, you’ll find powerful client stories, exciting program updates, and ways our community is coming together to end homelessness for women and families. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our mission, there’s something in these pages to inspire you. Read the latest issue of Heart Matters here: Issue 6 – 2026 Thank … Continue reading

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Achieving Success Through an “Ongoing Circle”

The past month has been a meaningful one for the Case Management team at The Cathedral Center Emergency Shelter. As the team has grown with recent hires, their communication and support for one another have strengthened, contributing to a number of clients reaching important milestones on their housing journeys. Our Case Managers have always played a crucial role in walking alongside clients as they identify their goals and work toward stable housing. Recently, that partnership has led … Continue reading

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2026 Empowerment Challenge

JOIN IN ON THE 11th ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT CHALLENGE! The Cathedral Center’s Empowerment Challenge will begin on March 1st and conclude on March 8th, International Women’s Day! Hundreds of individuals and businesses will come together this week-long event helps us kick off our fundraising efforts, supporting The Cathedral Center’s work that empowers women to set and achieve goals that move them out of homelessness and housing crises. Together, we can help tip the scales of gender inequity while … Continue reading

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Celebrating New Beginnings at Cathedral Center

At The Cathedral Center, we witness the impact of our community’s unwavering support every day. At the start of the year, multiple individuals and families staying in our Emergency Shelter achieved meaningful new beginnings and are now moving forward with safety, stability, and hope. One mother arrived at our shelter newly pregnant and with four children. She worked closely with her case manager to identify her goals and create a plan to secure safe housing. With this … Continue reading

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Heart Matters – Issue 5

We’re excited to share the newest edition of Heart Matters, The Cathedral Center’s quarterly newsletter — now available to read online! In this issue, you’ll find powerful client stories, exciting program updates, and ways our community is coming together to end homelessness for women and families. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our mission, there’s something in these pages to inspire you. Read the latest issue of Heart Matters here: Issue 5 – 2025 Thank … Continue reading

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Bridge the Gap Communal Meal: Stories of Empowerment

About the event An event to ignite empowerment in Wisconsin Bridge the Gap Communal Meal: Stories of Empowerment is a community empowerment event in Wisconsin designed to uplift the human spirit through shared stories, cultural expression, and the universal joy of coming together. This kickoff gathering for Flavors of Africa + Diaspora Wisconsin invites community members to connect, reflect, and celebrate the experiences that shape who we are. This year, we deepen our commitment to community connection … Continue reading

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Pathway Home – A Celebration of Ending Homelessness

What is Pathway Home? Each year, Cathedral Center celebrates all women and families who come to us seeking housing stability by honoring two individuals: one of our former guests and one woman in the community who supports our mission and whose actions match her words.  Pathway Home – a Celebration of Ending Homelessness is our signature fundraising event. We know that ending homelessness is a mission we must pursue each day, and we are grateful that you … Continue reading

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Friendship House – Open Door Event

Come see what Friendship House is all about! Join us for our Open Door Community Event and get an inside look at the programs, resources, and opportunities we offer to individuals and families across Milwaukee. Whether you’re a neighbor, a potential partner, or just curious about what we do—we welcome you! What to Expect: Guided tours of our space Meet-and-greet with staff and volunteers Info stations on our programs (flexible housing model, clinical case management, job readiness, … Continue reading

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A Client’s Empowering Story: Amber’s Journey to Stability

At The Cathedral Center, we believe in the power of resilience, community, and healing. Every individual we serve carries a unique story — one of courage, perseverance, and strength. Today, with her permission and with her name changed to protect her privacy, we’re honored to share Amber’s story. Amber is a woman who has experienced chronic homelessness, disability, and the deep impacts of family violence. For years, she navigated life without stable housing — sleeping outdoors or … Continue reading

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