H A N A N . W I S C O N S I N

H A N A N . W I S C O N S I N

IMMEDIATE NEEDS & CRISIS SUPPORT

When a family first arrives, survival comes first. HANAN Wisconsin's Stabilization programs meet refugee families at the door, with food on the table, a response in a crisis, and the dignity they deserve from day one.

Stabilization is the foundation everything else is built on.

Before a family can pursue long-term goals, education, employment, community, they need to know they won't go hungry tonight! They need to know that if an emergency arises, someone will answer. This is where HANAN Wisconsin begins: meeting families where they are, with immediate, compassionate support that restores a sense of stability in the midst of displacement. We believe that every family deserves to have their most urgent needs met with efficiency. We show up as a first response, not as the last resort.

HANAN Wisconsin’s Stabilization Programs

Under Stabilization, HANAN Wisconsin operates two core programs designed to address the most immediate and pressing needs refugee families face upon arrival and throughout their resettlement journey.

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Long-Term Follow-Up

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Transparent Reporting

How Our Wisconsin Programs Work

A structured, accountable approach to lasting impact

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Community Assessment

Direct engagement with Wisconsin refugee communities to identify priority needs

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Local Partnerships

Collaboration with trusted Milwaukee-area organizations for program delivery

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Direct Service Delivery

Culturally appropriate, professionally managed support across all program areas

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Multi-Year Follow-Up

Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure sustained stability and independence

HANAN's Food Programs tackle food insecurity head-on, ensuring families have consistent access to culturally appropriate, halal food through a network of pantries, farm partnerships, and community distributions.

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HANAN's Emergency Relief fund provides a rapid-response safety net, stepping in when unexpected crises arise, from medical emergencies to winter hardship, so no family is left without support at their most vulnerable moment.

Support HANAN Wisconsin’s Emergency Relief Programs Today!