About Us
Who We Are
House of Hope MKE, Inc (HOH MKE) is a subsidiary of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. HOH MKE is a Transitional Living Program for pregnant mothers or who are unemployed, facing homelessness, or lack stable housing.
HOH MKE aims to house pregnant mothers, increase maternal health, and provide educational sessions such as nutrition, daily living skills, higher education, financial literacy, and mental health's groups. In the housing program, mothers will acquire the tools needed to be self-sufficient, resilient, financial stable, and gain HOPE for the future.
500,000 homeless in the US
263,062 shelter beds
195,000 of those homeless are women
This can increase the likeliness of pregnancy-related conditions and complications such as:
- High blood pressure
- Anemia (and other iron deficiency conditions)
- Digestive issues (nausea, vomiting, hemorrhage (excessive bleeding)
- Placental problems
- Abdominal pain
Effects on the Infant
- Low infant birth weight
- Extended hospital stays
- Increase in long-lasting health conditions such as upper respiratory infection/disease, allergy, injuries, developmental disorders, and asthma
HOH MKE offers a 9-10 months housing program that provides expecting mothers safe housing and a nurturing environment.
Our Transitional Housing Program offers temporary housing and support to expecting mothers. During their stay, mothers will:
- Comprehend the stages of maternal health
- Deliver infants between 37 and 40 weeks
- Combat instability and gain independence
- Have access to quality health care
- Care for their children and themselves
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for their babies
- Follow their dreams and become Registered Nurses, Teachers, Administrators, etc.
HOH anticipates opening the doors for service in the fall of 2025