More than 600 third graders from the Milwaukee Public Schools received free helmets at Winners Wear Helmets, an annual interactive and educational bike rodeo that teaches children proper bike helmet use and safety.
Trayvon Martin case spurs local college students to action
As the killing of a black, unarmed teenager in Florida continues to draw national interest, Milwaukee’s response focuses on what’s next.
Hundreds rally and speak out against sexual assault
Survivors of sexual assault were given a forum to share their stories at a recent event that combined a “Speak Out” with “Take Back the Night.”
Films launch campaign to prevent gun violence
Three documentary films that offer models to prevent gun violence were screened recently at Coffee Makes You Black.
WCS is ‘friend for the friendless’
Wisconsin Community Services creates opportunities for offenders and ex-offenders with mental illnesses and addictions as well as high-risk youth and adults. The organization recently won the 2012 BMO Harris Bank Cornerstone Award at the MANDIs (Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation) awards ceremony.
Legal Action project advocates for disabled offenders
Nearly half of ex-offenders with mental health disorders are back in prison within two years of their release. A program offered by Legal Action of Wisconsin seeks to reduce that number by making sure that they receive all the services they are entitled to.
Cribs for Kids gets grant to reduce SIDS
A new $50,000 grant awarded to Milwaukee’s Cribs for Kids enables the organization to distribute Pack ‘n Play cribs and information about safe sleeping practices to eligible families. The goal is to reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Teens ‘speak out’ about sexual violence
Since August, some area teens have been participating in Speak Out, a program that focuses on the damage sexual violence causes to victims, their families and friends. Students recently participated in a Bystander Intervention program at the Milwaukee Boys and Girls Club to learn how to help others stay safe.
Federal law provides lifeline for undocumented abuse victims
With the Violence Against Women Act up for reauthorization this year, advocates for Latino victims of domestic violence such as the UMOS Latina Resource Center fear undocumented women may lose the ability to escape their abusers.
Centro Legal attorney serves the Milwaukee community
Jason Mishelow, senior attorney and CFO of Centro Legal, provides low-cost legal help to families who cannot afford high legal fees. Centro Legal specializes in family law cases, domestic violence issues and misdemeanor criminal offenses.