The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launched a joint Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign addressing a nationwide telephone impersonation scheme.
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Equity Forward: Nonprofit leadership summit
Recent reports on the state of equity in the social sector’s workforce and leadership show that diversity initiatives over the last 20+ years are not going far enough to create meaningful diversity and inclusion.
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Lead-Safe Milwaukee Resource Fair during National Public Health Week April 1-7
National Public Health Week (NPHW) celebrates the power of prevention, advocates for healthy and fair policies, shares strategies for successful partnerships, and champions the role of strong public health systems.
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6 things to know about what’s happening with Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons
What a difference a week makes: We catch you up on plans to replace Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons, and what they mean for Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee storytellers share their Family History stories at Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum
Every family has a Family History story! Ex Fabula and Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum are pleased to present this program of true, personal stories from community members.
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Versiti encourages organ donation during Donate Life Month
During Donate Life Month this April, Versiti Organ and Tissue is honoring countless donors whose spirit lives on in others through the miracle of organ, tissue and eye donation.
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Beware of “Storm Chasers” and other doorstep contractors
Wisconsin is suffering from flooding like other parts of the country and Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin (BBB) says that does not stop “Storm Chasers” and warns that transient businesses may attempt to cheat homeowners and businesses out of money.
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After sitting vacant for 30 years, a former hospital is reborn as a resource center for the homeless
It was a hospital, a correctional center and finally, a surplus county building. Now it’s St. Anthony Place, offering affordable housing and support services for the homeless.
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Eat your heart out, Bob Donovan: We have no appetite for your ban on taco trucks
Julio Guerrero is a Silver City resident and works as a financial adviser. He has been involved in Milwaukee’s nonprofit and political sectors for more than a decade.
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Experience ‘Ballot Bash:’ A party with a purpose
“Ballot Bash 2019” rocked the Turner Hall ballroom March 14. The event, staged by the youth-oriented nonprofit Leaders Igniting Transformation, sought to turn out the vote for the April 2 election. Public officials and candidates were invited to attend the event, which was part voter education and part just plain fun.