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Nonprofits survive the pandemic Kathy’s House and Red Cross adapt to COVID-Iq
Words & Photo Giselle Martin Gomez | Design & Illustration Leslie Chavez
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OVID-19 forced many businesses to close, but nonprofit organizations are the lifeline of the people who rely on them. COVID does not stop the need for nonprofits, so they have no choice but to figure out how to remain open safely – but how? Kathy’s House Patty Metropulos, chief executive officer and president of Kathy’s House, said that the nonprofit never considered closing their doors. “There was not much of a consideration to the idea of remaining open,” Metropulos said. “Our frontline staff didn’t even flinch. Our commitment to guests never wavered.” Kathy’s House, currently located on 600 N. 103rd St, focuses on providing affordable lodging for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. These individuals come into the city for treatment, but finding a place for them and their family to reside temporarily can be costly.
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“One thing I’ve learned since working at
Kathy’s House is that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people in the state of Wisconsin alone that have to travel for their medical care,” “Here, in Milwaukee, we have this incredible care in our own backyard.”
-Patty Metropulos
CEO and president of Kathy’s House
