About Us
Street Angels aims to bridge the gap between homelessness and housing through support, advocacy, and community collaboration.
Who We Are
Since Steet Angels’ founding in 2016, we’ve grown into a leading provider of street outreach services made possible through the generous support of our community.
Our diverse team builds lasting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness, offering resources, hope, and a pathway to stability. We’re driven by a shared passion for serving our friends in need with dignity and compassion, believing in a two-pronged approach to combating homelessness:
By providing essential services and empowering our neighbors, we aim to create a future without homelessness.
Eva Welch
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Fierce advocate, action activator, fun instigator. Eva Welch studied psychology and earned her B.A. from Ottawa University. Her passion for people led her to become one of the Co-Founders of Street Angels.
Shelly Sarasin
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Relentless defender, tireless organizer, inventory guru. Shelly Sarasin met Eva Welch while serving at a warming shelter. Together, they co-founded Street Angels and expanded their mission of feeding and assisting our neighbors without homes.
Hope
The foundation of our work, defined by our commitment to empowerment, friendship, and courage
Friends-First
An empathetic approach encompassing patience, consistency, and humility
Collaborative Spirit
Creating opportunities to build relationships, develop leadership, and champion change
Our Purpose, Mission, & Values
Purpose
Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach uses a friends-first approach to respond to the needs of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Mission
Street Angels is a mobile outreach organization dedicated to assisting individuals in ending their homelessness by providing dignified services, advocacy, connections to critical resources, and hope.
Values
We believe in the inherent dignity of every person regardless of circumstance. We work to promote acceptance and visibility. These are the values we hold in carrying out our mission and fulfilling our purpose: hope, friendship, and collaboration.
What We Do
Street Angels provides essential support and access to services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Milwaukee. Our mobile outreach team works tirelessly to connect people with the resources they need to rebuild their lives.
Our goal is to empower individuals by providing a lifeline of support and hope. Our initiatives include:
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evening, Street Angels’ outreach buses deliver hot meals, clothing, and essential supplies across Milwaukee County, providing consistent support to unsheltered individuals.
Why We Do It
Milwaukee faces a complex homelessness crisis. Despite the best efforts of the local homeless services system, few individuals can obtain shelter or housing on any given night. Many individuals also struggle to access essential services and support, often due to trauma, systemic barriers, or lack of awareness.
Street Angels bridges this gap by providing immediate assistance, fostering hope, and advocating for those experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and create a more just and equitable community for all.