Some staffs weren't deaf friendly; Will, Jeff, and white guy does oppress deaf people, won't provide interpreter which violate ADA law right, I plan to sue them with ADA law and non professional workers. They spoke to me through the mask, disrespectful to for communication with deaf people. They don't communicate well with each staffs, does the power trip against deaf people. They made me not passing drug pee test on the stall when I had hernia condition which I can't stand d and pee same time because of hernia. they don't give a fly about your health problem. it was a rip off so I walked out because of their unfair and picking on me just because I complain to my case worker about the staffs weren't doing their job right way, they weren't friendly to me sometimes which is not in professional way work supposed to be when I respected and follow their rules 100%, they don't give a crap about it. Don't ever come to this Mission ever. Staffs don't treat us friendly way, they give attitudes and make people upset and angry. Staffs don't give a crap if your belongs had been stolen, and do nothing about it. Case workers at Mission does excellent job and respecting me being deaf, communicated with me in right fair way by writing down and spoke through the phone as translator into words, they had patience with me which is impressed and respectful. Staffs aren't respectful at all. They need to replace unprofessional staffs like Will, Jeffery, and white guy, skinny one. Other staffs was friendly and nice, respectful to me expect Will, Jeffery and white guy for carelessly communication with deaf people. Terrible staffs ever. I'm planning to sue them with ADA laws. read more

This place is just as good as any Hilton property I have visited. Including the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago on E Walton St - 60611. The difference is, the Leadership at the MRM is better! You can't trust the Leadership at WA at all. MRM is the true "make you feel at home" property. Kudos to the Owner and Operators or MRM! You are doing right in the community. read more

There is someplace to sleep each night, and people get three meals per day. The meals are quite high in sugar content. That is fine unless you are diabetic like me. The white bread and white rice is a bit much for me. There seems to be one or the other at every meal. Then there's all the pastry that they normally have on hand for dessert. My best advice is to keep your eye your blood sugar and make sure that you take appropriate amounts of insulin. The chapel services have mostly become better over the last few years. They don't make nearly as many inaccurate historical references as they once did, but I more than one preacher talked about the evils of being gay or trans. Keep in mind that the mission of MRM is definitely to make anyone that plans to sleep there or eat any of the meals they offer s good Christian. They do have case managers. Mine was Father Block who was pretty great, but they won't just give you a case manager. You have to actually seek one out. read more

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MRM has been instrumental in helping women, children and men in the milwaukee area. They offer programs, food, clothing, shelter and support for those in need. Yes, they are a Christian based organization. I'm not religious but I still support the work they do. Yes, they do preach their religious views, but it is a small price to pay for free help. The staff members have been respectful and friendly. I recently donated a large amount of winter items. The process was fast and friendly. I know the items will be used appropriately to help people in need. read more

I love the mission! They have many programs to help those in need. There are two programs for women with children to help them get on their feet and independent (the program they are in depends on the severity of their situation, some just need a boost others need more intensive help). There is a men's multistep program again designed to help them get on their feet and independent. They work with many people who have addictions, abuse issues, or simply fell on hard times (for example, if their home burned down and they had no where to go). There is also a program for homeless men who come in, get cleaned up, go to church service, receive dinner (desserts are served only if they receive donations), and a place to sleep for the night. These men are not in a specific program to get them out of their current situation, just given the basics to help them out and are always told about other programs available to help them get on their feet if they so choose. The programs aren't just hand outs, they really work to educate those involved so they are less likely to return to the situation which brought them to the mission in the first place. Men and women with children receiving assistance are kept completely separate for safety purposes. I haven't helped with breakfast or lunch, but I have with dinner (I haven't been here in a while, so my apologizes if any info is slightly dated now). I don't know if they even use volunteers for the first two meals of the day. Dinner is served in three sets: women and children first, men in a program, and then the overnight homeless male guests (the biggest group). They pretty much have set food items they serve on particular days, although when available they serve other items which were donated (stores and restaurants donate, so they can get quite a variety at times). Men in a program help out in the kitchen alongside staff and volunteers. Everything is clean, from the kitchen itself to where the guests are beings served. Once in a while we would prepare extra trays for those who couldn't join the rest of the group, usually because of their work shift or due to a transmittable illness (flu, scabies, etc.). Depending on why they couldn't join, they either came back to the kitchen later to pick up their tray or trays were brought to their room. If you volunteer, they have a shared area for you to place your things which is locked once everyone has dropped off their coats, purses, or other personal items. You don't have to worry about it lying somewhere in the open. :-) The mission also has an elementary school as well as opportunities to tutor. I haven't worked in this program, but if you are interested in tutoring younger children contact them for more info. This is a great opportunity for you if you are want to eventually work with children (nurses, teachers, social worker, etc.). They also have daycare for the mothers in the program; I don't know if they use volunteers for this or not. If you are interested in donating, they take financial, personal, and time (volunteer) donations. If you show up in person to donate, go to the parking lot side ONLY, not the men's side! They use a buzzer to enter for safety purposes, just push the button for the intercom. You can donate financially at the front desk. Depending on the size of your personal donation (food, clothing, personal hygiene, etc.) you may donate in the same area as the front desk or they will direct you to another door if it is a large donation. They usually have a list of wanted items on their website if you are wondering what to donate. Receipts are available for your donation if you wish. Call or e-mail them if you are interested in volunteering. Volunteers must enter from the parking lot side as well (even if you are a male volunteer go to this side!). Children can volunteer if a parent or guardian is volunteering with them. A note to female volunteers: don't interact much with men receiving assistance at the mission, especially if they are in a program! Some maybe be dealing with sex/ pornography addiction and the men are told to keep their distance. They could get in trouble if they interact too much with females. Don't ignore them, but don't get really friendly/ talkative with them either. I made this mistake, and one of the employees told me about this quickly. Keep in mind that this place does not receive government assistance, everything they do is from private donations! This place has many programs to help the community. The people who receive assistance here are treated with respect and according to their needs. If you are looking to support a non-profit, this is one I highly recommend! :-) read more

A great non-profit organization that accept you with open arms. I use to volunteer there during the Christmas gift wrapping time but now it has been once a week routine. There are many sections that you can volunteer. I serve meals. You can also work at the day care, sorting clothes or even tutoring. The people that I work with are wonderful. I am very grateful to be given this chance to serve. Hopefully others could do it. You don't even have to do it daily or weekly, just try once a month. Just schedule a day and do it, I can tell you that it is rewarding. I feel that I got back more than I gave. See you at MRM! read more