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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Walnut Way founders empower Lindsay Heights residents, foster community
Larry and Sharon Adams have worked in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood for more than 20 years to build connections within the community and change the conversation around urban living in Milwaukee.
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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.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
Club Kids founder seeks help renovating North Side building for community center
Club Kids 414, an organization dedicated to keeping city kids off the streets and out of jail, is reaching out for help to renovate a building the founder hopes will become the group’s permanent home.
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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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Milwaukee Public Library hosts day‐long event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, January 18, Milwaukee Public Library’s King Branch will be open and hold a day of special programs to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. The programs are free and open to the public. The programs are presented in partnership with the Teen Advisory Board and […]
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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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Special Report: Vicious cycle of payday loans poses hazard for low-income borrowers
While financial experts warn against the dangers of payday lending, cash-strapped Milwaukeeans take out payday loans because they have no other choice.
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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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Community pays tribute to Sharon Adams, Walnut Way co-founder
Sharon Adams announced she is stepping away from the organization she founded with her husband, which has transformed the neighborhood through community organizing, property restoration and economic development.