Benedict Center

09/21/2026

Welcome Elena to our team!

09/21/2026

🎉 Our Women & Justice Silent Auction is LIVE! 🎉

You don't need to attend the event to bid on amazing items like a vacation home getaway, original artwork, wellness experiences, a smart bird feeder, coffee bundles, and so much more!

Browse, bid, and support justice-impacted women in our community—all from the comfort of your home.

👉 Start bidding now: https://benedictcenter.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/2026-women-justice-silent-auction

Every bid makes a difference. 💙

08/20/2026

She's rewriting her story—and you're part of it.

For many women, one decision or one crisis can follow them for years. At the Benedict Center, we walk alongside women impacted by the criminal justice system as they rebuild safer, healthier lives.

Join us this September to hear their stories and see what's possible when someone believes in second chances.

Register: https://benedictcenter.networkforgood.com/events/101931-2026-women-justice-event?hid=NTg2NTM0Njk=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4775663

07/25/2026

SIGN UP BEFORE AUGUST 1ST!
Project RETURN's next "Circlekeeper" Training, to become a leader in the Circles of Support program, is just 10 days away. There are still openings to sign up.

The FREE training will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at our offices at 1004 N. Tenth St., #200 / Milwaukee, WI 53233. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!

If interested, please get in touch with Amanda Smit at [email protected] or (414) 418-7312.

07/25/2026

The trauma recovery center will be the first of its kind in Wisconsin and will provide free mental health care to survivors of violent crime. See link below ⬇️

📸 Jovanny Hernandez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

07/24/2026

Join us for an evening of hope, transformation, and community.

For more than 50 years, the Benedict Center has walked alongside justice-impacted women in Milwaukee — helping them overcome barriers, rebuild their lives, and create brighter futures.

At our Women & Justice Event, you'll hear directly from the women whose lives have been transformed and the partners who make that transformation possible. Together, we'll celebrate what's possible when women are met with compassion, support, and the opportunity for a second chance.

📅 September 23 - Italian Community Center
🕔 5:00 PM – Mix & Mingle, Check-In & Silent Auction
🍽️ 6:30 PM – Dinner & Program

Sponsorship and table host opportunities are available. Your support directly funds community-based counseling, advocacy, and support programs for justice-involved women seeking fresh starts.

Register at:
https://benedictcenter.networkforgood.com/events/101931-2026-women-justice-event

07/23/2026

07/15/2026

Our Peer Connections group is staying cool and saying goodbye to some of our favorite exhibits at the milwaukeepublicmuseum

07/03/2026

Every day, the women we serve walk through our doors seeking a fresh start. Your support can provide the essentials they need to rebuild their lives with dignity.

Our Amazon Wish List makes it easy to donate items like hygiene products, professional clothing, bus passes, and household essentials — delivered directly to our door.

🛒 Shop the list: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/11AWG24RFZLCW?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_Q56VNGD6DD3DJFY3AT5A

Every item matters. Every gift makes a difference.

07/01/2026

Recently, our Sisters Program staff participated in the **1,000 Doors Challenge**, joining organizations across Milwaukee County to support harm reduction efforts and connect with the community. The event also included a resource fair that provided residents and families with access to critical services and educational resources. This collaboration strengthened community partnerships and reinforced the importance of coordinated outreach across Milwaukee County.