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When One Shelter Closes, Many Fall Through | Milwaukee News
When a major nonprofit serving homeless populations across ten counties suddenly shut down, it left a devastating gap—especially in rural areas like Shawano County, where the only year-round shelter is now gone. Over a hundred households face homelessness, shelters are overwhelmed, and critical funding and coordination systems have collapsed. Replacing Newcap’s vital role is proving nearly impossible without dedicated funding or institutional support. As local groups scramble to fill the void, federal grants are being transferred—but the process is slow and uncertain. The crisis underscores…
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