James Place
Community Resources
Our Waukesha location has had 3180 client interactions helping connect individuals to various vital community resources.
Building Relationships (James 2:1-13)
At James Place, we have the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life, the honor of creating an atmosphere of dignity and trust, and the privilege of walking with people along their journey of faith.
Responding To Needs (James 2:14-26)
At James Place, we respond to people’s needs in the context of relationships that have been formed. We respond to needs, but we may not always be able to meet them. We can listen, pray, refer and often find a solution they would not have found on their own. We promote dignity by not doing for others what they are capable of doing for themselves.
Offering Hope In The Name Of Jesus (Colossians 3:17, Acts 3:1-10)
Jesus was a source of hope to people in desperate situations. As followers of Jesus, we do not have all the answers, but we have a hope that is an anchor for our souls. Sometimes one word of hope is all someone needs in their hour of crisis.
WHAT WE DO
COMMUNITY CENTER
Whether it’s a historic storefront in Waukesha or along a bustling Milwaukee street, our Neighborhood Centers are part of the fabric of their community; all are welcome.
SOMETIMES, WE’RE A LAUNCHPAD
“You are preparing me to be the person I can be. When I get a job, I’ll be ready.”
SOMETIMES, WE’RE A SAFETY NET
“No matter what happens, I know I can always come back here, and you guys will help me brush off and get back up.”
Connecting people to local resources. Our volunteers provide encouragement over coffee, pray with clients, help with basic computer skills, and so much more.
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
“A place I can count on, a place I can go to when I need a breather.”
Our James Place School centers work with students from k3 – 12th grade. Whether helping in a classroom, helping with schoolwork, or providing practical assistance with college and career prep, our volunteers pour our compassion by spending time with students and staff who often just need to be seen and heard.
“A place where I can talk to someone without judgment.“
IMMIGRATION SERVICES:
Our volunteers have provided Accredited Immigrant and Refugee legal services to those from over 100 countries! Demonstrate the love of Christ by welcoming our increasingly Global population. You do not need to be bilingual. Comprehensive training provided.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:
Master’s Level counseling interns help people overcome life stresses, depression, anxiety, addictions and other concerns. Counselors integrate faith and proven intervention methods, providing hope and healing in the name of Jesus. We are always looking for LPCs with 5+ years of experience to help supervise students!
LOCATIONS
Click above to leam more about becoming a volunteer at James Place.
Our History
“The two hallmarks of what we do (are)… how can we meet unmet needs & how can we do that through relationships”
-Karen Cumblad, Former Director
STAFF
Jacob Leigh
DIRECTOR OF JAMES PLACE
jleigh@elmbrook.org
Jamie Brown-Boyd
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR & JAMES PLACE OBAMA SCHOOL COORDINATOR
jbrown@elmbrook.org
