The Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center has a new building but the same mission.
PrincessSafiya Byers
PrincessSafiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, NNS Spotlight
More than a cafe: How Kinship Café is changing lives
The Kinship Café is serving the community as well as its staff through its healing-based workforce development program.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Here’s what you need to know about participatory budgeting in Milwaukee
The African American Roundtable has been advocating for participatory budgeting for more than five years.
Posted inbasic needs, Community
Here’s where you can find affordable summer programs and jobs for youths in Milwaukee
Now that spring is here, it’s already time to start planning your child’s summer.
Posted inAmani, Community, Education
More cuts occur at COA, including teen program at Goldin and Skyline Music Series
The teen program is one in a growing list of services that the agency canceled this summer, including the organization’s annual Skyline Music Series, overnight summer camp and its 30-year partnership with Milwaukee Recreation that served youths across the city as a summer program.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Housing
Milwaukee Job Corps campus shutdown leaves participants at risk of homelessness
About 130 students havie to change their plans for the future, including many who may now have to scramble to find somewhere to live since room and board are a key component of the program.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
What you need to know to combat litter in your community
As it gets warmer, Milwaukeeans say they are seeing more litter. Here is a short list of things you can do to keep your community clean.
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How cuts to AmeriCorps are affecting Milwaukee youth programs
AmeriCorps placed fellows in schools and youth agencies across the city. Programs are scrambling as they decide how to operate with less funding.
Posted inHousing
How neighborhood organizations are partnering to improve the quality of housing in Milwaukee
The Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods coalition works alongside local housing agencies to improve the housing quality in Milwaukee through data-informed, resident-engaged strategies and actions.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
VIA CDC marks 30 years serving the community
For 30 years, VIA has focused on community building in the Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods.