With 90 percent of its students living below the poverty line, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Cross Trainers Academy strives not only to give students a good education, but to build relationships that go beyond academics.
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Nearly 1,000 volunteers participate in massive Harambee cleanup
Multiple community partners planned the recent cleanup day in Harambee, where residents cleaned streets, connected with each other and celebrated with free food and music.
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Crystal McClain works to improve life for at-risk youth in 53206
Inspired by an aunt who was known for caring for children in the 53206 neighborhood, Crystal McClain provides group and transitional housing through Revive Youth & Family Services, which teaches at-risk young people to live independently.
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‘Dr. Carter’ recognized with honorary street sign at 24th and Burleigh
Prominent community member and druggist “Doctor” Lester Carter received an honorary street sign outside of his 50-year-old drug store.
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Activists honor past, imagine future at March on Milwaukee 50th finale
Local activists gathered this weekend for an intergenerational conversation and bus tour at the former site of St. Boniface Church. The event marked an end to nine months of events honoring the 50th anniversary of Milwaukee’s fair housing marches.
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On the Block: Feels like home
Tecola Strong moved to Milwaukee seven years ago. Since then, she has become close with her neighbors on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, but still worries about neighborhood crime.
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Nonprofit launches new program to build opportunities for former convicts
Community Warehouse, which supplies rebuilding materials and other discounted products at two city locations, has launched a new program to prepare formerly incarcerated individuals for work.
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Walnut Way executive director promotes economic development, community
Antonio Butts is working to make the Lindsay Heights community a prime destination for African-Americans.
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Jane’s Walk MKE kicks off with discussion on need for neighborhood connections
Now in its third year, Jane’s Walk MKE offers nearly 30 free, guided walks throughout the city, in neighborhoods such as Lindsay Heights, Sherman Park and Riverwest. The walks are taking place throughout May.
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Behavioral Health Division nurse works to end mental health stigma in 53206
Lauren Hubbard grew up in 53206, and now she is trying to end the stigma surrounding mental illness that prevents people from getting help.