Slightly more than a year after breaking ground, Sojourner Family Peace Center brings its crisis shelter together with medical, legal, social and other services in a state-of-the-art building.
Walnut Way founders empower Lindsay Heights residents, foster community
Larry and Sharon Adams have worked in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood for more than 20 years to build connections within the community and change the conversation around urban living in Milwaukee.
On the Block: Embracing the children
An Amani resident would like to see adult residents open their hearts to the young people in the neighborhood. In his view, the wellbeing of the entire community depends on it.
Club Kids founder seeks help renovating North Side building for community center
Club Kids 414, an organization dedicated to keeping city kids off the streets and out of jail, is reaching out for help to renovate a building the founder hopes will become the group’s permanent home.
COA Youth & Family Centers into second century of serving urban families
As part of its mission to serve low-income children and families in Milwaukee, COA Youth & Family Centers has been working since 2005 to transform the Amani neighborhood by engaging residents and building neighborhood assets.
Listening session attendees call for civil rights investigation of MPD
Many participants at a recent U.S. Department of Justice Listening session expressed lack of confidence in the DOJ and called for a “patterns and practices” investigation into the Milwaukee Police Department.
Children remember Dr. King at Walker’s Point art center workshop
Children ages 6 to 12 celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a recent workshop led by poet Victoria Porter and teen mentors from Arts @ Large.
Health center moves into larger, more efficient space in old Goldmann’s store
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center has relocated to the old Goldmann’s building on Historic Mitchell Street to better meet the growing health and wellness needs of the native community.
Doors Open Milwaukee celebrates city’s history, architecture
A signature program of Historic Milwaukee, Doors Open Milwaukee is the city’s largest open house. It relies on 700 volunteers to shine a spotlight on 150 buildings, parks and businesses in area neighborhoods.
Mentoring program gives at-risk boys guidance, role models
Rodney Bourrage, who grew up in Milwaukee’s poorest ZIP code, created a local mentoring program called Operation Dream to provide inner-city youth with stability, guidance and skills for the future.
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