Photos: Operation Giving Hope
On Aug. 25, law enforcement officers knocked on the doors of everyone staying at a Motel 6 on Madison's Far East Side. It was the third "Operation Giving Hope," an effort to assist homeless families led by the Madison Police Department and Project Respect and supported by community donations and numerous agencies. At the motel, officers contacted 66 homeless adults, some coming from a nearby motel because word spread. The adults had connections to 91 homeless children. Thirteen women associated with 20 of the children were identified as sex trafficking victims. The guests were provided with clothes, food and other immediate needs. They were connected to community resources, and their children were registered for school and Head Start.
Operation Giving Hope
Sister Carol Haanen with 5-Stones, Appleton, Holding Adonis Bowsky, while Jaquay Bowsky, and Dazzle Bowsky find supplies. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Janesville Police officer Ben Biddick talking notes from Dazzle Bowsky, Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Madison police detective Maya Krajcinovic looking in a people staying at the Motel 6. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Adonis Bowsky, 5 months, Jaquay Bowsky with Madison police detective Maya Krajcinovic. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Dazzle Bowsky, Adonis Bowsky, 5 months, Jaquay Bowsky organizing their things in an East side Madison hotel. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Adonis Bowsky, 5 months, and his mother Jaquay Bowsky were staying at the Motel 6. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Some of the clothes that were available for the clients. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Janesville Police officer Ben Biddick talking notes from Dazzle Bowsky, Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Christie Colvett looking for supplies with her son's Christopher, 12, and grandson BentLee (cq) Hunter 21-months. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Some of the items available for clients. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Christie Colvett searching for supplies. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Christie Colvett with Janesville Police officer Ben Biddick. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Christie Colvett looking for shirts for her grandson BentLee (cq) Hunter 21-months. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Dazzle Bowsky was staying with her daughter and grandson at the Motel 6. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Dazzle Bowsky, Adonis Bowsky, 5 months, Jaquay Bowsky going to get supplies during the event. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Operation Giving Hope
Christie Colvett looking for shoes for her grandson BentLee (cq) Hunter 21-months. Madison Police Department's "Operation Giving Hope" was held at the Motel 6 off of East Washington Ave Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
With attention to the problem growing, there are signs of momentum to address the glaring gaps that leave the state's most vulnerable homeless.
During Operation Giving Hope, the effort to help the homeless by knocking on doors at a Far East Side motel, 13 women were identified as sex t…
