Local leaders envision the “I Pledge Milwaukee” initiative as a vehicle to help residents channel their resources and abilities to help improve the city.
Neighborhood House Executive Director Richard Cox announces retirement
Neighborhood House, which serves thousands of children, adults and families on Milwaukee’s west side, has announced the retirement of Executive Director Richard Cox at the end of April 2014. Cox has served as the Executive Director of Neighborhood House since February 2008. Prior to his service at Neighborhood House, Cox spent 26 years in service […]
Deadline looms to enroll in health insurance or face tax
More than 100 organizations throughout the area are working to get individuals signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act or BadgerCare before the March 31 deadline.
Gospel singers raise their voices to help build new health clinic
Lovers of gospel music and those who always have wanted to experience it will come together at a “Gospel Jubilee” to raise money for a new Lisbon Avenue Community Health Center.
In murder’s wake, neighbors speak out: Gun violence prevention summit at Neighborhood House
In a city with a violent crime rate now in America’s top ten (Forbes Magazine), Milwaukeeans are all too familiar with gun violence. Teens and others in Milwaukee’s Concordia neighborhood, where a young man was shot and killed in broad daylight earlier this month, will gather with law enforcement to share concerns and advocate for […]
Energy Assistance to southside neighborhood
Residents of Milwaukee’s Clarke Square Neighborhood were able to access a valuable program thanks to a partnership between the Southside Organizing Committee and the Social Development Commission (SDC). Energy Assistance Program staff from SDC spent last Saturday at the Southside Organizing Committee’s offices on S. Layton. There they helped 90 residents who were seeking to apply for […]
Expectant mothers receive free dental care at South Side clinic
Approximately 200 low-income pregnant women have been treated by dentists at the Columbia St. Mary’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Dental Clinic since January 2013.
Legislator seeks driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for undocumented residents
Several bills introduced recently in the Wisconsin legislature address the rights of undocumented residents.
MPD outreach team helps care for, count the homeless
The semi-annual count of homeless people helps city agencies that serve them get federal funding and glean a better understanding of the effectiveness of efforts to reduce homelessness.
Penfield launches a new online resource with the help of Kohl’s
Thanks to a generous grant from Kohl’s Cares in support of the Kohl’s Building Blocks Program, Penfield has officially launched PenfieldBuildingBlocks.org, an online tool that provides helpful how-to articles, tips and videos for families. Tapping into the expertise of family counselors, healthcare providers and educational professionals, PenfieldBuildingBlocks.org is a valuable online resource that allows Penfield […]
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