The 36-month grant from the Legal Assistant for Victims program administered by the Office on Violence Against Women begins in January 2019.
UMOS awarded $634,000 human trafficking grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ACF Office on Trafficking in Persons, has awarded UMOS a $634,000 grant over a 3-year period. Only 9 awards were granted nation-wide.
UMOS remembers victims of domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As of October 5, 2016, 52 lives were lost in Wisconsin due to domestic violence: one life lost every 4.2 days.
Compete Milwaukee program recruiting for general laborer position
UMOS is currently recruiting qualified individuals interested in entry level general laborer positions within the Compete Milwaukee program. Program participants will earn $10.69/hour for 40 hours a week, for up to six months of work experience. Individuals who qualify should call Mr. Hector Lerma, form UMOS, at 389-6000. Please find attached recruitment flyers for the Compete […]
Milwaukee agencies participate in National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7, 2016, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative designed to encourage Blacks across the United States to get educated, get tested, get involved, and get treated, as HIV/AIDS continues to devastate Black communities. In Milwaukee, agencies and organizations are hosting a free event at […]
Teen committee urges support for smoking prevention programs
The Tobacco Teen Advisory committee of UMOS educates other teens about the dangers of smoking. UMOS is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for underserved populations. Below are two letters to NNS written by members of the committee.