Double Dutch to Dreams offers girls exercise, self-esteem

May 7, 2015 by Teran Powell Leave a Comment

Double Dutch to Dreams provides youth the opportunity to participate in a program aimed at helping them discover who they are, what they want out of life and, of course, how to jump double-dutch.

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Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin starts online petition against toy guns

April 13, 2015 by Teran Powell 1 Comment

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A petition called “Black Moms and Grandmothers Against Toy Guns” attempts to draw attention to the “gun culture” in the black community.

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On the Block: The product of Neighborhood House

April 7, 2015 by Teran Powell 1 Comment

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Donte Merriweather, a former student and teen worker at Neighborhood House, is now the lead teacher of the after-school program, which serves children ages 6- to 12-years old.

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Burmese Immersion Project makes new home at Neighborhood House

March 25, 2015 by Teran Powell Leave a Comment

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Neighborhood House of Milwaukee offers students in the Burmese Immersion Project more space for tutoring and recreational activities.

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Alice’s Garden director creates ‘place of hope, understanding’

March 16, 2015 by Teran Powell 4 Comments

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Venice R. Williams fosters an environment at Alice’s Garden where people not only exchange gardening knowledge, but share their lives.

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Daddy/daughter dance sells out to more than 800 families

February 24, 2015 by Teran Powell 1 Comment

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The North Division High School gymnasium reached capacity for the 12th annual daddy/daughter dance.

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MPS draws hundreds of families to school enrollment fair

February 4, 2015 by Teran Powell Leave a Comment

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Families had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with school representatives from about 100 elementary, middle and high schools and to apply early for new schools in the fall.

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On the Block: Soccer success story

February 4, 2015 by Teran Powell 1 Comment

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Demitrius White, a former pro soccer player, talks about how playing the sport at Northcott Neighborhood House at age 11 changed the course of his life.

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