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NNS Spotlight: ‘We set them up for success’: How one youth workforce program is transforming lives

May 21, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 4 Comments

Neu-Life Community Development recently launched its Youth Workforce Innovation Center, a place where students can find employment – and their voice.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, North

“Green-Ribbon” status of the Lindsay Heights neighborhood grows with new green infrastructure, solar installations and Eco Tour designation

April 18, 2019 by Walnut Way Leave a Comment

Today, Walnut Way Conservation Corp., a neighborhood-based nonprofit known for its innovative work in economic and environmental health and wellness, and the City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office, hosted a ribbon cutting at Fondy Market to celebrate the completion of green infrastructure and clean energy projects in the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood, as well as the city’s first Eco Tour designation.

Filed Under: Lindsay Heights, Posts from Community

Landscaping enterprise employs Lindsay Heights residents who face hiring barriers

March 18, 2019 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

Walnut Way Conservation Corp. established Blue Skies Landscaping to help the community. Now the business provides a third of the organization’s operating budget.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: mandi2019

‘An enduring ecosystem of disadvantage:’ New report takes comprehensive, distressing look at Milwaukee’s 53206

March 5, 2019 by Edgar Mendez 9 Comments

A neighborhood of “cumulative disadvantages” is how a new report from the UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development characterizes Milwaukee’s 53206 ZIP code area.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North

Not so fast: Groups hope to show you that good food can come to those who wait

March 4, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

When it comes to food, sometimes it’s easier to eat something convenient over something healthy. Kohl’s Healthy Families and the American Cancer Society decided to challenge that idea with nutrition education programs.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Daddy, may I have this dance?

February 22, 2019 by Cynthia Crawford Leave a Comment

North Division Community Center was the place to be as fathers and their daughters took to the dance floor for an unforgettable evening of fun and fellowship.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

‘Greater than their ZIP codes’: PeppNation encourages students to realize their potential through sports, tutoring

February 13, 2019 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee nonprofit PeppNation uses sports to show kids they can be winners off the field as well as on.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: mandi2019

‘We deserve to feel safe in our own skin:’ North Division students march for Black Lives Matter

February 7, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

About 200 students took to the streets this week to support the Black Lives Matter movement at North Division High School. Various schools across the city are also celebrating in their own way, similar to North Division, as well as districts nationwide.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Running Rebels’ vision: To see the best in kids, even if they don’t see it themselves

February 4, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

Though the organization’s programs and facilities have evolved and expanded, the mission of Running Rebels to support Milwaukee youths with positive relationships and opportunities has remained strong for more than 38 years.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: mandi2019

Lloyd Street School teacher uses ‘mirror messages’ to combat bullying

January 21, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 3 Comments

Tiffany Miller, a special education teacher at the Lloyd Street campus of Milwaukee College Prep, writes a positive message on the girls’ bathroom mirror every day.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

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