COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens

April 8, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien 3 Comments

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.

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Pan-African group helps refugees, immigrants adjust to U.S.

February 18, 2015 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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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.

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’

December 19, 2014 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.

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Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy

September 16, 2014 by Matthew Wisla 3 Comments

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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.

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Urban Underground building to be renovated and ‘gifted’

July 2, 2014 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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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.

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Young African immigrant finds his place in Milwaukee by helping others

June 23, 2014 by Devi Shastri 1 Comment

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Guy Chinang, a 15-year-old immigrant from Cameroon, is giving back to his adopted country by volunteering at the Pan-African Community Association.

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New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs

February 26, 2014 by Rick Brown 4 Comments

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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.

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Nextdoor social media website binds Milwaukee neighborhoods

December 10, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers Leave a Comment

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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.

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Pan-African group helps southeast Asian children learn English

November 7, 2013 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

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Young refugees from southeast Asia find help overcoming language and cultural barriers at a South Side after-school program.

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Youth resource mapping initiative helps in more ways than one

August 20, 2013 by Maggie Quick 1 Comment

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Youth Map Milwaukee will make it easy for teenagers to find quality resources and activities to fill their out-of-school time while giving young volunteers job experience.

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COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens

Pan-African group helps refugees, immigrants adjust to U.S.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’

Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy

Urban Underground building to be renovated and ‘gifted’

Young African immigrant finds his place in Milwaukee by helping others

New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs

Pan-African group helps southeast Asian children learn English

Youth resource mapping initiative helps in more ways than one

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