Need to access or replace FoodShare benefits? You can find a list of local food assistance office locations and phone numbers on Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services website.
South Side walking group leads way to better health for Latino residents
On Milwaukee’s South Side, Lideres por la Salud is a walking group that aims to be a beacon of health and wellness for Milwaukee’s Latino community
How Milwaukee’s top election official has worked to restore trust after a 2020 misstep
Claire Woodall uses a 26-point checklist to ensure the integrity of ballot counting and reassure the public.
5 things to know and do the week of April 8
Begin your home-buying journey with Changing the Game Men’s Cohort; visit a mobile clinic at the Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch; test your trivia knowledge; learn about new job opportunities; and spend time with your pet at Zócalo Food Park.
5 things to know and do the weekend of April 5
Attend a vigil at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center; celebrate the spring election; listen to music at Mi Casa Su Cafe; go for a bike ride with Oak Leaf Familia; and trade items you found during your spring cleaning.
$100,000 grant will allow Milwaukee nonprofit to serve more sexually exploited women
A $100,000 grant from the City of Milwaukee will help Inner Beauty Center increase staffing and provide additional support for sexually exploited women.
Here’s where you can find free and affordable summer programs and camps around Milwaukee
Here’s a roundup of summer programs and camps for children, teens and young adults.
How Home to Stay gives those who have been incarcerated support to restart their lives
Organizers of Home to Stay bring service providers together under one roof to make services easier to access for people who are returning to the community from incarceration.
Wisconsin ballot questions on election administration are too vague, officials say
Who would be allowed to set up polling places or print ballots? Clerks struggle for answers.
5 things to know and do the week of April 1
Visit an art exhibit at Latino Arts; improve your English skills; practice self-care with health care professionals; listen to live music in Washington Park; and attend a housing meeting for Amani residents.