John Hembrook - Twin Oaks Shelter, Manager

A previous resident who experienced a crisis that left her 7-year-old son and herself homeless stated,

"I've never seen a place that helps people as much as they do here. I've learned that there are people who care and are willing to help."

"If every resident of Walworth County would contribute only $1.00 a year, our mission to serve the homeless could go on without the constant stress of fund raising."

Jody Stickney-
Director, Twin Oaks

Your support is vital to the continuation of services at Twin Oaks Shelter.

Your tax deductible contributions should be made payable to Twin Oaks and mailed to:

Twin Oaks
c/o Community Action Inc.
1545 Hobbs Drive
Delavan, WI 53115

About the Program

The operating expenses at the shelter exceed $180,000 annually. Approximately $100,000 of that amount must be raised from our local communities. In addition to events hosted by our fundraising committee, we rely on the kindness, generosity and concern of private individuals, churches, corporations, and service organizations to help us meet that goal. Without local assistance the shelter would not be available to serve the needs of our homeless men, women, and children.

About the Facility

Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless is a 90 day transitional housing facility located 7 miles west of Delavan on U.S. Highway 14 in Darien Township.

The facility was previously a motel and has been converted into 12 units of 1 room living with a community kitchen/dining area, library/learning center, laundry room, food pantry, nurse's office, outdoor playground for the children, and an office/sleeping area for staff.

In addition to shelter, Twin Oaks provides

services aimed at assisting our residents in understanding and overcoming the problems/circumstances that led to their homelessness so they can once again become self-sufficient contributing members of their communities. In most cases homelessness is a temporary circumstance, not a permanent condition.

How You Can Help

There are many ways that you can help.

Our primary need continues to be financial, however we also have a need for items that can help reduce our expenses, items that will help residents with their daily needs as well as items needed when they leave the shelter. Cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, fresh or frozen meats, towels, bedding, and kitchen utensils/cookware are some items that are helpful. For a list of current needs, see our wish list.

Throughout the year, Twin Oaks hosts many fundraisers. Click here to find out about our next fundraiser.

Although those who live at the shelter won't know you by name they will know that people are concerned and care about them. The kindness of strangers offers great hope to people who have little hope that their situation can ever be better.

For questions about donations or other administrative issues:

Community Action Inc.
(Walworth County)
1545 Hobbs Drive
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-8296
action@genevaonline.com

For questions about availability or general questions about services:

Twin Oaks Shelter
W9665 US Highway 14
Darien, WI 53114
(262) 724-3662
twinoaks@genevaonline.com