Helping homeless veterans and vets at-risk since 2008
Men Women Families
We have a new entrance - same building, but around the corner - 6300 W. National Ave
To end veteran homelessness...
Since 2008 we have helped more than 3,000 veterans and their families in southeastern Wisconsin to obtain benefits, housing, health care, furniture, household goods, food, clothing, transporation, toiletries and other necessities.
Founded and run by veterans, MHVI's mission is to help homeless and at-risk veterans reach and maintain their highest levels of independence. We offer unique programs to fill the gaps and don't duplicate what others do, and cooperate with the Veterans Administration, Wis. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, County Veterans Service Officers, and other non-profit agencies.
How You Can Help
Donate all vehicles (includes planes!)
Most vehicles can be picked up within 24-72 hours. You may qualify for a year 2018 tax deduction. DONATE NOW
Join Us for an afternoon of fun with your family
Operation Back 2 School
Sunday August 19, 12pm-4pm
Liberty Heights Park, 1540 S. 62nd St, West Allis
MHVI is hosting this event to prepare veterans and their children for the start of a new school year. Free food, games, backpacks and relaxing yoga sessions. The park is just 2 blocks from MHVI. [VIEW MAP]
RSVP by Friday, August 10 at (414) 257-4111
Listen to MHVI's Debbie Buchanan's interview on American Heroes Network Radio
Listen to Debbie Buchanan's interview on American Heroes Network Radio. She talked with host Gary Ray and co-host Bill Forbes on a show that originally aired on Feb. 20, 2018. This comprehensive discussion is a great introduction to MHVI, its director and the veterans served.
First Bank hosts donation drive
to benefit MHVI
Saturday, August 25th, 8am - noon
(during the Oconomowoc Farmer’s Market)
First Bank Financial Centre’s main parking lot
155 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Oconomowoc
Help our local veterans by donating household items and food our Most Needed Items list here. A truck from MHVI will be on-site to collect items, ensuring that no donation is too big or too small. [view map]
As a “thank you”, we’ll give you a special gift plus coupons from Great Clips and Garden Gate Nursery and Landscaping.
Latest news
Our programs
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We do early morning searches to find homeless vets where they sleep and take meals
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We move formerly homeless veterans into their new living spaces with everything they need
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In a short-term crisis, we deliver several days of food to veterans and families.
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We follow-up on those we have moved into housing to discover any unmet needs.
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To address the unique needs of female vets, growing in numbers and underserved.
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We provide donated bicycles to homeless veterans, who often have no other transportation.
