Wisconsin Watch

Homelessness is rising nationwide — but Milwaukee is seeing some success in keeping family homelessness from climbing as sharply as in other cities. What’s working, and what challenges remain?

Read the story from PrincessSafiya Byers of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Wisconsin Watch's Paul Kiefer:
https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/05/as-homelessness-crisis-rises-milwaukee-sees-some-success/

HER Alliance in Green Bay has helped more than 250 women and girls impacted by human trafficking since June 2022 — offering support, resources and education aimed at prevention and healing.

Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten spoke with survivors and advocates about the growing need for community awareness and survivor-centered care.

Read more: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/05/wisconsin-green-bay-her-alliance-human-trafficking-survivors-nonprofit-resources-education/

HER Alliance combats human trafficking one person at a time The Green Bay nonprofit organization provides support and resources for survivors and hosts education sessions for the community.