New food pantry, health center serve Thurston Woods residents

December 4, 2014 by Caroline Roers Leave a Comment

The Agape Community Center recently added two new programs to its menu of services for youth, adults, families and seniors.

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Public art project seeks to bridge the gap between two neighborhoods

November 20, 2014 by Caroline Roers Leave a Comment

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Sculpture installations created by beintween link both sides of the Holton Viaduct.

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Volunteers provide help, company to seniors on ‘Make a Difference Day’

November 14, 2014 by Caroline Roers Leave a Comment

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More than 300 homes in Milwaukee were winterized recently thanks to about 1,300 volunteers who raked leaves, put up storm windows and did other chores for senior citizens.

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Housing Authority spelling bee gives kids chance to s-u-c-c-e-e-d

November 11, 2014 by Caroline Roers 1 Comment

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The city’s Housing Authority runs an annual spelling bee to help students build self-confidence and composure under pressure.

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Scholarships give technical school apprentices a boost

November 6, 2014 by Caroline Roers Leave a Comment

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Student apprentices at technical schools have not been eligible for financial aid until recently. Now, new grants are funding scholarships designed specifically to help them.

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Artist Anne Basting creates ways to reduce isolation of senior citizens

October 28, 2014 by Caroline Roers 1 Comment

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The Islands of Milwaukee exhibit at City Hall was part of an ongoing effort to provide a voice to isolated seniors in Milwaukee.

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Eighth-grader publishes book about how teens view Milwaukee

October 20, 2014 by Caroline Roers 1 Comment

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Jack Hietpas, a student at St. Robert School in Shorewood, is making 100 handcrafted copies of an anthology expressing teens’ experiences and perceptions of the city.

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Strong Baby Sabbath highlights danger of premature births

October 14, 2014 by Caroline Roers Leave a Comment

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Mayor Tom Barrett and other city officials urged community support for young parents so their babies can “blow out the candles on their first birthday cake.”

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Anti-violence group displays ‘soles’ to raise awareness about gun deaths

October 2, 2014 by Caroline Roers Leave a Comment

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A Wisconsin anti-violence group is calling for a law that would require criminal background checks on private gun sales.

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Guest House homeless shelter breaks ground on new addition

September 24, 2014 by Caroline Roers

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A $500,000 gift from the Zilber Family Foundation brought the Guest House of Milwaukee in reach of its $2.6 million goal to build an 8,000-square-foot addition and expand services for homeless men.

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New food pantry, health center serve Thurston Woods residents

Public art project seeks to bridge the gap between two neighborhoods

Volunteers provide help, company to seniors on ‘Make a Difference Day’

Housing Authority spelling bee gives kids chance to s-u-c-c-e-e-d

Scholarships give technical school apprentices a boost

Artist Anne Basting creates ways to reduce isolation of senior citizens

Eighth-grader publishes book about how teens view Milwaukee

Strong Baby Sabbath highlights danger of premature births

Anti-violence group displays ‘soles’ to raise awareness about gun deaths

Guest House homeless shelter breaks ground on new addition

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