HALO FAQ's

The Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) is a Racine, Wisconsin nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, housing assistance, case management and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Racine County.

For shelter assistance and intake, please call HALO directly at 262-633-3235. Please do not use the website contact form for shelter inquiries. HALO is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

HALO is located at 2000 DeKoven Avenue, Unit 1, Racine, WI 53403. Visitors should use the east pathway next to the loading dock and enter through the main door.

HALO serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Racine County. The shelter has separate areas for adult men and for adult women and families with minor children.

Yes. HALO's goal is not simply to provide a bed for the night, but to help people move toward long-term self-sufficiency and stable housing. Case managers work individually with participants to identify barriers, establish goals, connect with resources and create a plan for moving forward.

HALO provides case management and access to a variety of supportive services. Depending on individual needs, these may include budgeting and financial counseling, employment and vocational support, mental health and addiction recovery services, literacy and GED assistance, parenting education, legal referrals, life-skills training, health and nutrition resources, benefits assistance and community referrals.

Yes. HALO helps meet residents' basic needs by providing three meals each day as well as access to clothing, personal hygiene resources and laundry facilities.

Yes. HALO case managers help clients locate habitable and affordable housing and provide information about tenant rights and responsibilities. HALO also operates permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing programs.

HALO's Permanent Supportive Housing program combines housing with wrap-around supportive services for eligible individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and have a disability. The program includes 37 units leased by HALO from landlords throughout the community.

Rapid Re-Housing is designed to help eligible individuals and families move from shelter into permanent housing as quickly as possible. Assistance can include a security deposit to help secure housing.

HALO participates in Coordinated Entry through the Racine Continuum of Care. Coordinated Entry uses standardized assessments to help prioritize individuals and families for available housing opportunities based on their needs and circumstances.

Yes. HALO's Children's Program focuses on maintaining normalcy, providing a safe environment and supporting the development and self-worth of children experiencing homelessness. Families can receive support related to health care, education, hygiene, budgeting, planning and child development.

Yes. HALO relies on volunteers and offers opportunities based on current needs, interests and skills. Opportunities may include tutoring, preparing and serving meals and other ways of supporting HALO's programs and residents.

Yes. HALO's Meal Makers program gives groups the opportunity to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch or dinner for shelter residents. Groups of six or more are ideal, and dinner volunteers are especially needed.

Monetary donations can be made to support HALO's mission. Checks may also be made payable to HALO, Inc. and mailed to 2000 DeKoven Ave., Unit 1, Racine, WI 53403. HALO also provides opportunities for planned and legacy giving. Click here to donate.

HALO accepts in-kind donations based on current needs and available storage. Because needs can change, please check HALO's current donation information before bringing items to the shelter.

HALO, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Qualifying charitable contributions may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

HALO was created through a community-wide effort to address homelessness in Racine County. The organization was incorporated in 2004, and its shelter opened in 2005.

HALO can be reached at 262-633-3235 and is located at 2000 DeKoven Ave., Unit 1, Racine, WI 53403. For shelter assistance or intake, please call HALO directly rather than using the website contact form.