MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Bridge Project announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15 that it is launching its second Milwaukee initiative, partnering with the Zilber Family Foundation on a national direct cash program supporting low-income, expecting mothers.

In its first Milwaukee project, the program provided cash stipends to 122 mothers, resulting in a 67% decrease in housing insecurity and a 33% decrease in food insecurity, according to the Bridge Project.

The expansion will support at least 180 more mothers this year, with plans to grow further in coming years.

"Every baby deserves a safe and healthy start. Every mother deserves support, dignity and trust," said Suzanna Fritzberg, executive director of the Bridge Project. "We believe that Milwaukee is helping to show what that future could look like, and we are so honored to help build it together."