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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Urban gardens give residents opportunity for growing fresh food
Milwaukee residents looking to plant and harvest a garden this summer can find contact information here for community gardens around the city.
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Collaboration, sustainability key to success of Gillespie Park
Residents near 14th and Wright played an active role in creating Gillespie Park, which city officials hope can be a blueprint for future sustainable projects.
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Special Report: Food-based charities strive to provide healthier, higher-quality options
Despite easier access to inexpensive processed foods, Hunger Task Force and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin are increasing the amount of fresh produce rescued from retailers and sourcing directly from area farms.
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Special Report: Federal cuts cause increased reliance on charitable food programs
Cuts to federal aid programs coupled with high poverty rates are putting pressure on Milwaukee’s network of food banks, food pantries and hot meal programs.
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Measles vaccination rates improving but potential for outbreak remains
Concerned about a possible measles outbreak in the city, Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) officials are mobilizing to get school-age children vaccinated.
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Public health school students trained to tackle deeply rooted social problems
Students from UWM’s Zilber School of Public Health are filtering into the community, attempting to alleviate some of Milwaukee’s most deeply rooted problems.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Urban Ecology Center’s new Washington Park manager hopes to lure kids outdoors
Terry Evans brings almost two decades of non-profit experience and a love of family, community and nature to Washington Park.
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The Commons improves prognosis for Lindsay Heights revitalization
Residents, supporters and dignitaries celebrate what they hope will be a renaissance on North Avenue.
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Chocolate maker, other artisans carve out community in Washington Park
During the past decade, artisans have helped establish a creative community along Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park.