Sam and his mother, Rebecca, work on a puzzle inside Kathy's House.

Introducing Your Home Away From Home

Kathy’s House is a vital resource in the Milwaukee healthcare community. Our home is a caring place where mutual support thrives. It is the only hospital guest house in southeastern Wisconsin that serves guests of all ages receiving care at all area hospitals.

Kathy’s House bELIEVES

Our Mission

At Kathy’s House, a hospital guest house, we create a safe, compassionate, affordable, “home away from home,” for those traveling for medical care. We are dedicated to uplifting and supporting each patient and caregiver with understanding, care, and encouragement.

Our Purpose

Driven by compassion and fueled by community, Kathy’s House is designed to help patients access medical care with empathy and support so that no patient or caregiver faces the challenges of medical treatment alone.

Our Values

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Guests

Potential and upcoming Kathy’s House guests can learn what to expect before and during your stay at Kathy’s House. All guests must first be referred to us by a healthcare provider.

Supporters

View our calendar of events, see all the ways you can help, and learn how your tax-deductible gift makes a world of difference for families traveling to Milwaukee for medical care.

Volunteers

Learn about how your time and talents can benefit families facing a medical crisis, and complete the Kathy’s House volunteer application.

Providers

Healthcare providers may refer a patient or caregiver. Guests must reside at least 50 miles away; patient guests must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Registration is Open for our 2026 Gala

April 25, 2026
Italian Community Center | Milwaukee

Casino Night returns—now with a swanky speakeasy twist!
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In Our Guests’ Words

Hear from guests about how Kathy’s House made a difference in their lives.

Kristi & Gerald Evansen

Kathy’s House provides a safe haven for people that are going through a lot.

Norman & Sandra Hill
Norman & Sandra Hill

It’s a place of wellness, it’s a place of love. It’s a place of exceptionally high spiritual and moral boosting.

Alvin & Carolyn Pitts

Kathy’s House played an integral part in our healing. And for that we are grateful.

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