Almost two years after the launch of the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program in two distressed city neighborhoods, community leaders see progress, and the federal government is extending and expanding the program.
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On the Block with Lakendra Carter
Lakendra Carter, 18, recently participated in a series of dialogues co-produced by Metcalfe Park’s Building Neighborhood Capacity Program and the Zeidler Center for Public Discussion. She was one of about 20 young adults from Metcalfe Park who expressed what’s on their minds. Here she shares some of her personal story.
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On the Block with Kenneth Giles
Kenneth Giles, 19, recently participated in a series of dialogues co-produced by Metcalfe Park’s Building Neighborhood Capacity Program and the Zeidler Center for Public Discussion. He was one of about 20 young adults from Metcalfe Park who expressed what’s on their minds. Here he shares some of his personal story.
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On the Block with Winter Jackson
Winter Jackson, a Metcalfe Park resident and Clarke Street Elementary School mother, sits with neighbors outside the school playground where a third-grader was critically injured in the crossfire of a shootout.
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Mayor highlights “I Have A Dream” program in annual address
Mayor Tom Barrett recognized four sixth- and seventh-graders representing 52 middle-school students participating in the “I Have A Dream” college preparatory program in his State of the City address.
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New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and African American Chamber of Commerce will soon kick off a new revolving loan fund to help provide capital to small businesses and boost black entrepreneurship.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Housing, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
Metcalfe Park community wrestles with housing, jobs
Foreclosed properties and job training were the top concerns raised by residents at a recent Metcalfe Park community forum.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
Federal grant to Next Door to prompt ‘dramatic change’ in Head Start
Having won a $6.9 million federal grant to become the second-largest Head Start provider in Milwaukee, Next Door has acquired a new facility in Capitol Heights and is unveiling a new home-based Head Start model.
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District 3 police, residents bond on the ball diamond
Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
Neighbors sow seeds of connection, engagement
A Metcalfe Park neighborhood group took the next step in its year-old neighborhood revitalization campaign, starting a community garden on an empty lot.