The Family House Warming Shelter

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A safe, warm bed.

The Family House was formed 4 years ago to address the needs of homeless individuals and families residing in our community. A safe, warm bed for the night, along with an evening meal and breakfast is available for those in need at The Family House in Rice Lake. Although it is located on Heart Island and also next to Benjamin’s House Emergency Shelter, the two options are very different. “I can’t turn people away,” said Mary Hrdlicka, Family House director. “They just need to be respectful to our staff and other residents.”

The Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul and Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis have worked together to make The Family House a success and try to help those in need. “This is a community collaboration,” said Duana Bremer, Salvation Army social service director. Bremer has been working with homeless people for over 15 years and said that she sees that the need for help is great.

The Family House has the capacity to house 14 people overnight. Many just need the one night to get on their feet. “But they can stay as many nights as they need to,” said Rudy Walz, board director. “Before having The Family House, there were not many options except a motel,” said Walz. “It was very expensive and didn’t include a night meal.”

“Once people feel that they are in a protected, safe place, they can then share their needs and worries so we can help them find resources for whatever those needs,” said Bremer.

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