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 […]
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
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.
Posted inConcordia, Posts from Community
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 […]
Posted inConcordia, Posts from Community
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 […]
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Housing, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, Sherman Park, Washington Park
Three more neighborhoods eligible for city loans under TIN program
Home and apartment owners in Martin Drive, Pulaski Park and St. Joseph’s are now able to borrow money for building improvements through the Target Investment Neighborhood (TIN) program.
Posted inPosts from Community, Washington Park
Habitat For Humanity to begin first complete rehab project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed property into a decent home. Mayor Tom Barrett has signed the deed to the home at 1321 North 36th Street over to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, and the organization […]
Posted inPosts from Community, Washington Park
Residents invited to “Walk With A Doc” in Washington Park
A first-of-its-kind program in Milwaukee will begin in the Washington Park neighborhood on Saturday, November 2nd, giving residents the opportunity to learn from and walk with a physician. The free “Walk with a Doc” program, being sponsored by Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, is being offered on the first Saturday of each month […]
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
Youth recall violence, encourage peace at North Side gathering
North Side young people took the lead in planning an event to promote peace through art and music in Washington Park’s Fox Field.
Posted inAmani, Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, West
Amani youth art show complements Bloom and Groom
Colorful artwork portraying the aspirations of neighborhood youth and vibrant flowers combined to brighten up the Amani neighborhood.
Posted inCarousel, Concordia, Education, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, West
Neighborhood House families celebrate Earth Day
Community members in Concordia celebrated Earth Day at Neighborhood House. Activities included mural painting, a neighborhood clean-up and environmental education.