Teachers, parents and students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences celebrated the debut of a mobile greenhouse, which was made possible through an Arts @ Large initiative with various community partners.
COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens
A decade-old program provides free driver’s education for Milwaukee teenagers who hold a 2.3 grade point average, participate in community service and attend an after-school program.
Pan-African group helps refugees, immigrants adjust to U.S.
The Pan-African Community Association, an official refugee resettlement agency, offers support and a range of services to about 300 individuals and refugee families a year.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy
The Capitol Heights Summer Youth Program will continue next year thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Urban Underground building to be renovated and ‘gifted’
Urban Underground, a youth leadership development organization, has launched a major renovation as it prepares to take ownership of its building at 4850 W. Fond du Lac. Ave.
Young African immigrant finds his place in Milwaukee by helping others
Guy Chinang, a 15-year-old immigrant from Cameroon, is giving back to his adopted country by volunteering at the Pan-African Community Association.
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.
Nextdoor social media website binds Milwaukee neighborhoods
More than 115 Milwaukee neighborhoods are using Nextdoor’s social media network to share information, talk about local issues and even offer used items for sale.
Pan-African group helps southeast Asian children learn English
Young refugees from southeast Asia find help overcoming language and cultural barriers at a South Side after-school program.