The nonprofit Centro Legal clinic has provided free bilingual legal services for 20 years on Milwaukee’s south side. The need is particularly strong in family courts, according to Heather Ramirez, executive director.
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Clarke Square neighborhood takes census into its own hands
Only about half of Clarke Square residents filled out their 2010 census forms, information that the federal government uses for multiple purposes including allocating funds to communities. As a result, the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative is taking its own census.
Posted inCommunity, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Layton Boulevard West announces plan to improve quality of life
After months of one-on-one interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings and data collection, the Quality of Life Plan for the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park has been unveiled to the public.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Education, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Studies say community development efforts face tough challenges
Two new reports presented at LISC’s Community Development Symposium find that there is progress in Milwaukee, despite the difficult economy and other discouraging trends. Much more, they argue, needs to be done.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South
Clarke Square residents air safety concerns
Organizers from the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative (CSNI), along with law enforcement representatives and political leaders, gathered to share information and resources with residents at the “Hear your voice in Clarke Square” event.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South
New UW med school program inspires grads to pursue urban medicine
A new training program in urban medicine offered by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health sent a medical student to the Bread of Healing Clinic in Lindsay Heights and another to the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center in Clarke Square last year. Now the two students have chosen to complete their three-year residencies in Milwaukee’s central city neighborhoods.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, Thurston Woods
Patrons, providers welcome healthier meals at Agape Community Center
Patrons are reacting well to the fresh fruits and vegetables and lower-fat dishes now provided three days a week at Agape Community Center.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Thai restaurant wins Silver City business plan competition
As the winner of a business plan contest open to all restaurants and delis in Silver City, Thai Lotus Restaurant received a $2,000 grant to grow its food wholesale business.
Posted inCommunity, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Strategies for LBWN Quality of Life Plan revealed
After months of one-on-one interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings and data collection, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is ready to finalize a strategic plan for the neighborhoods of Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, News
Roosevelt spic and span after Community Service Day
Volunteers descended on Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School, 800 W. Walnut, recently to clean, paint and weed in advance of the first day of school. MPS staff, parents and local officials joined employees of GE Healthcare for the company’s 17th annual Community Service Day.