A signature program of Historic Milwaukee, Doors Open Milwaukee is the city’s largest open house. It relies on 700 volunteers to shine a spotlight on 150 buildings, parks and businesses in area neighborhoods.
Mentoring program gives at-risk boys guidance, role models
Rodney Bourrage, who grew up in Milwaukee’s poorest ZIP code, created a local mentoring program called Operation Dream to provide inner-city youth with stability, guidance and skills for the future.
Rebuilding Together keeps elderly, disabled in their homes, stabilizes neighborhoods
Free home repairs offered by Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee allows elderly people, veterans and those with disabilities to age in their homes and communities.
Homeless families struggle to find shelter
Experts say Milwaukee is improving its homeless shelter system, but for families, demand still exceeds available space.
Wells Fargo grant brings long-awaited resources to Washington Park
A $225,000 grant to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will fund new homes, home repairs and a new swimming pool building in Washington Park.
Northside Housing Initiative tackles housing and employment issues plaguing the city
During the past nine years, the Northside Housing Initiative has trained and employed more than 200 people in construction trades while putting 282 affordable rental homes back on the tax rolls.
Planning begins on new bus service
County officials have begun planning for a new bus rapid transit line to connect central city neighborhoods with growing suburban job centers west of Milwaukee. They have hired a consultant to develop a grant application for federal funding that will be submitted later this year.
Local collective gets Milwaukee biking
A downtown local bicycle collective gives back to the community year-round with more than just free bicycle maintenance.
New Moody Park plays key role in Amani transformation
The future of Moody Park shines bright in Amani, as residents continue to take ownership of the park.
United Way grant enables SDC to restore free tax assistance program
A last-minute grant from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha will help prevent cuts to Social Development Commission’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
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