Who We Are
We are committed to providing homeless prevention, rent assistance, and case management services to individuals, youth, and families in Ozaukee County.
We strive to create a safe and secure environment and are dedicated to helping families regain housing, independence, and their dignity. Through partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and congregations, we are able to offer our services to those in need. Our goal is to provide a hand up, and to empower families to become self-sufficient.
Services we provide include, but are not limited to:
Homeless prevention, Rent Assitance and Case management
Traditional Shelter Placements
Local service activities for church congregations
Meaningful volunteer opportunities for all ages
Public awareness of homelessness and low-income needs
Collaborations with businesses and organizations to provide much-needed services in Ozaukee County
Family Promise Affiliate
We are an affiliate of the national organization, Family Promise. There are 200+ operating Family Promise Affiliates in 43 states. As part of a national organization, our agency has the advantage of national research, programs, training and other resources that help further our work.
We believe every human deserves a safe environment and their basic needs met.
Meet Our Team
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Cori Guerin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Brett Larson
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
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Joana Hemschemeyer
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Paul Bissett
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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David Dordel
SHELTER MANAGER
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April Turenne
HOUSING PROGRAM CASE MANAGER
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Kennedy Kingston
COORDINATED ENTRY SPECIALIST & FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
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Gabbi Hicks
SHELTER CASE MANAGER & YDHP COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR
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SHEREE R.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Jordan B.
SHELTER ADVOCATE
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JenAnn B.
SHELTER ADVOCATE
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Terrie V.
SHELTER ADVOCATE
Board Members
Chief Executive Officer – Cori Guerin
Chair – Greg Bachrach, Bachrach Human Resources Consulting
Vice Chair – Michael Bennett, Lawyer, Lichtsinn and Haensel, S.C. Law Office
Treasurer – Errol Barnett, Commercial Lender – Community Bank and Trust
Assistant Treasurer – Allen Boyle, Chief Financial Officer, Lauber Partners
Secretary – Stephen Knowles, Retired Attorney
Barb Janssen, Retired Educator – Fox Point Bayside School District Ethan Cole, Regional Administrator of Home Health Newcastle Place-Lifescape Communities, Inc.
David Schlageter, Retired Business Owner
Fahmida Schilling, Sr. Project Mgr. — NML
Jeff Lambie, JL Business Interiors
Jim Hoffman, Retired Contractor – James H. Hoffman Builders, Inc.
Kathy Nordberg, Retired Educator – Mequon-Thiensville School District
Connie Pukaite- Community Volunteer – Former Mequon Mayor and Alderperson Rev. Scott Samuelson, Associate Pastor at Crossroads Presbyterian Church
Suzy Frazier, Community Volunteer