RODNEY SCHEEL HOUSE

The Rodney Scheel House is a small independent living apartment complex for HIV positive individuals and families. At the Rodney Scheel House we help individuals with HIV/AIDS link up to services, make new friends and experience the best possible life.

HISTORY
Rodney Charles Scheel spent his entire life creating communities for those who needed help. He leveraged his position as a community leader and businessman to provide employment opportunities for hundreds. He housed the homeless and developed a forum for artists. Rodney Scheel had a way of making everyone feel welcome.

When Rodney was diagnosed with HIV, he became aware of the severe lack of housing and long-term care available for those living with HIV/AIDS. During his illness, he worked tirelessly to create one last community – an independent living facility which became the Rodney Scheel House on Madison’s East Side.

Rodney is no longer with us, but his spirit lives on through the Rodney Scheel House Foundation, Ltd. The Rodney Scheel House works with the residents to identify, offer and make affordable various support services that are appropriate to the individuals' needs.

MISSION
To make available affordable apartments where low income families with a member disabled by HIV can make their home and live independently in a caring community.

UNITS INCLUDE

• Choice of efficiency, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, designed and maintained to accommodate the needs of persons living with HIV, their families and care givers.
• Central air-conditioning
• Personal washer and dryer
• Quality cabinetry and fixtures
• Large closets
• Full-size stove and refrigerator
• Dishwasher

AMENITIES

• Welcoming community room and kitchen allowing for activities and communal meals.
• On-site Resident Services Coordinator
• Regular meetings and activities
• Beautiful community garden
• Landscaped yard with patio for community activities
• Off-street parking near bus lines and shopping

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Project Home is the sole member of the Rodney Scheel House Foundation and the steward of its future. Residency at Rodney Scheel House is offered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry.

• Residents are those who have a member of the household disabled by HIV/AIDS
• Applicant’s income is at or below 50% of the County Median Income level.
• Rent for these apartments can be no more than 30% of the tenant’s income, with the remaining funds being provided by rental assistance.
  

If you have questions, or if you wish to become a member of this thriving community, please do not hesitate to call us at 608-242-1830. Email: rsh@chorus.net.

Office Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 10-4
Thursday 11-5
Every other Saturday 10-12

LINKS:
AIDS NETWORK www.aidsnetwork.org

AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin www.arcw.org

Wisconsin Management, Inc. www.wmi.com

Centers For Disease Control www.cdc.gov

AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families www.aids-alliance.org

AIDS info www.aidsinfo.nih.gov

CDC’s HIV/AIDS Web Portal www.cdc.gov/hiv

National AIDS Housing www.nationalaidshousing.org

AIDS Housing Corporation www.ahc.org

One Tough Pirate www.onetoughpirate.com

POZ magazine www.poz.com

What If It Were You www.whatifitwereyou.org

HIVICTORIOUS www.hivictorious.org