05/21/2025
Proud to see Serenity Inns Inc. named a finalist for the Impact100 grant. For over 20 years, we’ve stayed rooted in faith and community, meeting people where they are—without judgment, without barriers. This opportunity would help us expand our Drop-In Clinic and continue walking alongside those who need hope the most.
A walk in courage. A step in faith. A path to recovery.
Meet one of our finalists: Serenity Inns Inc
https://www.serenityinns.org
Serenity Inns, Inc. (SI) was founded in response to the urgent challenges of drug
addiction, homelessness, and preventable deaths in Milwaukee’s most vulnerable
neighborhoods. In 2004, five Lutheran congregations from areas facing high rates of substance use disorders (SUD), trauma, and housing insecurity joined forces to establish free, residential recovery housing. Since opening its first treatment center in 2004, Serenity Inns has expanded its continuum of care to include the Alumni House (2016), which supports program graduates, and a newly launched Residential Treatment Facility (2024) to serve even more individuals in need. In February 2025, SI launched its Drop-In Clinic, operating three days a week at Olga Neighborhood Wellness Services in the lower level of Redeemer Lutheran Church. This innovative, free, one-of-a-kind clinic offers a low-barrier, harm-reduction model to engage vulnerable individuals, both men and women, regardless of their stage in recovery. It serves as a compassionate and judgment free entry point into the recovery journey. The clinic services include SUD and mental health counseling, peer support, housing and treatment referrals, and life skills training. A $100,000 Impact100 grant will enable SI to expand clinic operations from three to five days per week for the next two years. This increased availability will dramatically improve access to care, particularly for individuals facing multiple systemic barriers.
