Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers benefit from the efforts of Community HealthCorps members, many of whom go on to work in health care.
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Mexican consulate to open in Milwaukee by year’s end
In a nod to the growing Mexican population, the 51st Mexican consulate in the U.S. will open in Milwaukee soon.
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Safe & Sound targets eight neighborhoods for its community safety efforts
Crime prevention organization Safe & Sound has adopted a new strategy to create safer communities in Milwaukee.
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Pilot program to offer housing, support for homeless young adults
Journey House and Wraparound Milwaukee are collaborating to rehab foreclosed and nuisance properties to create affordable housing for young adults, especially those aging out of the foster care system.
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Interim director at SOC plans to develop leaders, expand volunteer base
Tammy L. Rivera, interim executive director at Southside Organizing Committee, plans to further develop the organization by diversifying its funding sources and increasing its volunteer base.
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Southside Organizing Committee announce interim executive director
The Board of Directors is excited to announce that Tammy L. Rivera will serve as Interim Executive Director of the Southside Organizing Committee (SOC) beginning January 7, 2015. Ms. Rivera is a veteran nonprofit executive, community activist, educator, and lifelong resident of Milwaukee’s Southside. For more than 25 years she has provided strategic and operational […]
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Charette explores plans for economic growth in Silver City, Clarke Square
A daylong meeting brought city planners and community stakeholders together to develop revitalization projects for Silver City and Clarke Square.
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Steve Fendt voted out as executive director of Southside Organizing Committee
After serving as executive director of the Southside Organizing Committee for 22 years, Steve Fendt was voted out by the organization’s board of directors.
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Library Board rejects redevelopment proposals for Forest Home Library
A Milwaukee Public Library committee rejected both proposals to redevelop Forest Home Library, leaving its future unclear.
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Chavez BID looking to dramatically transform historic street
Aside from a streetscape redesign a few years ago, Cesar E. Chavez Drive in Clarke Square remains the same as it was decades ago. That might change as a result of local organizations’ efforts to greatly enhance the street’s appeal.