The multi-million dollar St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care brings state-of-the-art facilities to Park West and surrounding communities.
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On the Block: Embracing the children
An Amani resident would like to see adult residents open their hearts to the young people in the neighborhood. In his view, the wellbeing of the entire community depends on it.
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COA Youth & Family Centers into second century of serving urban families
As part of its mission to serve low-income children and families in Milwaukee, COA Youth & Family Centers has been working since 2005 to transform the Amani neighborhood by engaging residents and building neighborhood assets.
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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.
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Favorite of 2015: ‘Dr. Carter’ still ministers to community at 83
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during 2015. NNS reporter Andrea Waxman explains why the story republished here is her favorite of those she wrote this year.
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On the Block: Street dreams
Sylvester Rucker is concerned about the condition of the streets in his neighborhood.
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Meet therapist Zelodius Morton, ‘role model’ for at-risk girls
Borchert Field resident Zelodius Morton, a psychotherapist with a passion for making her community healthier, safer and more compassionate, is addressing sex trafficking and families of murder victims, among other issues.
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Northwestern Mutual gives more than $1 Million in support of Milwaukee neighborhoods
Milwaukee residents within the Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods are serving as catalysts to set priorities and bring development and change within their local communities. To show its commitment and support to these residents and the city, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is awarding more than $1 million to nonprofits serving these Milwaukee […]
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Air Force veteran teaches thinking and life skills through chess and art
Quan Caston is bringing his talent for drawing and chess to central city children, believing that these skills will help them think methodically and connect with others.
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Alderman says Safe Zones success depends on more police cooperation
A new city-funded initiative to intervene before violence happens is making inroads in Garden Homes but to maximize its impact a partnership with Milwaukee police is necessary, says Ald. Ashanti Hamilton.