The Fire and Police Commission is hosting a meeting to discuss community and police relations on Tuesday. (File photo by Edgar Mendez)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about as the nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by noon Thursday.
1. Section 8 housing choice voucher waiting list lottery: Tuesday, June 23 to Thursday, June 25
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is opening the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list lottery. Pre-applications will be accepted starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Applications will only be accepted online. Once the application closes, 3,000 households will be randomly selected. Those selected will be notified after Friday, July 31.
2. Mobile food pantry coming to Amani: Tuesday, June 23
Amani United, Feeding America, the Dominican Center and the Northwestern Mutual Foundation are bringing a mobile food pantry to the Amani neighborhood. The pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 23 outside the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. A mask or face covering is required.
3. Bridging the divide: Milwaukee’s community and police relations: Tuesday, June 23
The Fire and Police Commission is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss the state of Milwaukee’s community and police relations from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. Milwaukee residents are invited to speak directly with the commissioners to address their concerns. Those interested in attending can reserve a spot to receive meeting details.
4. Community Roundtable: Voices of youth: Wednesday, June 24
The Milwaukee Urban League is hosting a Community Roundtable featuring youth voices from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. State Rep. Kalan Haywood II will moderate the conversation, which will cover COVID-19, race relations, voting, youth mental health and the 2020 elections. Click here to register.
5. Voces de la Frontera legal clinic: Saturday, June 27
Voces de la Frontera is hosting a legal clinic from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Those seeking help with workers’ rights, family rights or immigration can speak with a community attorney. Call Angel at 414-643-1620 to schedule an appointment. Services will be offered via the phone until the offices reopen.
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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.
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