The American Red Cross is coordinating a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to support households permanently displaced by the January 13 Hampton Gardens fire (22nd & Hampton, Milwaukee).
COAD members and partners are invited to participate if you have relevant resources, services, or capacity to support affected households.
Event Details
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: McNair Elementary School
4950 N. 24th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209Households Impacted: Approximately 51 units
Population: Primarily older adults with ongoing recovery needs
Primary Needs
Housing navigation and placement support, particularly for low-income households
Financial assistance
Essential items and basic needs support
Additional supportive services for older adults
How to Participate
If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Malysha MacFarland
American Red Cross
📧 malysha.macfarland@redcross.org
📞 414-897-6992
When reaching out, please include:
Services or resources you could provide
Number of staff or volunteers attending
Any special setup needs
What Is a MARC?
A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) is a one-day, in-person event where individuals affected by a disaster can meet with multiple organizations in one place to:
Access resources and services
Ask questions
Begin or continue their recovery
Can’t Attend but Want to Help?
If you’re unable to attend this MARC but are interested in supporting these households—or contributing to similar recovery efforts in the future—please reach out to Malysha.
