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Bakari Center aims to keep justice-involved youth close to home, reduce recidivism

December 18, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

Bakari Center aims to keep justice-involved youth close to home, reduce recidivism
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Milwaukee County officials hope the new Bakari Center, a residential treatment facility for justice-involved youth at 32nd and Hampton, will successfully transition youth back into the community and offer a model for future secure facilities.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Home ownership, commercial corridors strengthened in LBWN during Zilber initiative

December 17, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Home ownership, commercial corridors strengthened in LBWN during Zilber initiative
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The Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park were at a tipping point in 2011, when they were selected to participate in the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative.  Since then, they have moved in a positive direction.

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Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, Layton Boulevard West, Menomonee Valley, Special Report Tagged With: Arlington Heights Park, Brianna Sas-Perez, burnham park, Charlotte John-Gomez, Community, Economic Development, Erin Frederick, Frank Lloyd Wright American System homes, Gina Stilp, Greenfield Avenue, Historic Layton Boulevard markers, Layton Boulevard West Legacy Homes, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, LBWN, Leticia Muñoz Hernandez, Luis Muñoz, Pierce Street, School Model Block, Silver City commercial corridor, Susan Lloyd, Tim Syth, Turnkey Homes, Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley

Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history

December 12, 2018 by Analise Pruni 1 Comment

Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history
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Community members came together to share stories about Milwaukee’s civil rights history at the finale of the MKE Monumental series. Participants also created memes to connect the city’s past and present.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

Fight continues for law to provide driver’s licenses to undocumented people

December 11, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

Fight continues for law to provide driver’s licenses to undocumented people
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Voces de la Frontera is advocating for state legislation that would make roads safer, keep families together by avoiding threats of deportation and improve police-community relations.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

Celebrating its 160th anniversary, Milwaukee YMCA adjusts focus

December 10, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

Celebrating its 160th anniversary, Milwaukee YMCA adjusts focus
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For 160 years, the YMCA has touched tens of thousands of individuals in the Milwaukee area. Now, the organization is pledging to work with other nonprofit organizations to reach even more people in the future.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Anti-Immigration policies prompt fear, not hope, for local refugees, panelists say

December 6, 2018 by Analise Pruni Leave a Comment

Anti-Immigration policies prompt fear, not hope, for local refugees, panelists say
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Speakers at a recent UWM panel, “Immigration and the City in the Trump Era,” urged community members to be more informed about the implications of immigration policies under the current administration.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

ACLU organizer known for strong relationships in community

November 27, 2018 by Carly Wolf 3 Comments

ACLU organizer known for strong relationships in community
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Jarrett English, a senior organizer at ACLU of Wisconsin who grew up on Milwaukee’s North Side, looks to continue building ties with local police after the historic “stop and frisk” court victory.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Participants invest in future with financial education program

November 26, 2018 by Analise Pruni Leave a Comment

Participants invest in future with financial education program
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More than 2,330 people have graduated from “Make Your Money Talk,” a financial education program geared toward residents of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, since it began in 2004.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Homeless Sanctuary encourages individuals to find their worth, dignity

November 21, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

Homeless Sanctuary encourages individuals to find their worth, dignity
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At the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can receive food, furniture and clothing at no cost and with no questions asked. Sister MacCanon Brown works to help them understand that they have worth and dignity.

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Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

Adams Garden Park expected to open by summer

November 16, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 3 Comments

Adams Garden Park expected to open by summer
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The new development in Lindsay Heights will be home to several environmental organizations.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

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