Residents in need of support can now apply for FEMA individual assistance in person at a Disaster Recovery Center, or for low-interest loans at a Business Recovery Center.
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HACM launches ‘Save your Spot’ campaign for housing waiting lists
People who’ve applied for public housing must log into HACM’s Rent Café applicant portal to update their contact information and confirm they want to stay on the wait list.
Posted inEconomic Development, Housing
Update: Computing facility pulled from Midtown Center development proposal
The developer of the former Walmart at 5825 W. Hope Ave. in Midtown Center plans to pull the plug on a computational research facility in the site’s redevelopment proposal, according to a statement from Ald. Mark Chambers Jr.
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Neu-Life Community Development breaks ground on $16M center in Milwaukee
Community members and elected officials gathered on the corner of West Cherry and North 12th streets for the groundbreaking of NeuVue, a new center for Milwaukee’s youths and young adults.
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How children became this city’s lead detectors
The persistent lead problem in Milwaukee rental homes underscores a long overlooked connection between tenants’ rights and the health and well-being of young kids.
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Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.
New inventories show fewer lead service lines than previously estimated, but Wisconsin water systems still aren’t sure what 181,000 pipes are made of.
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Just one of us: How Wendy Weckler is leading Milwaukee Continuum of Care
After three decades at Hope House, Wendy Weckler recently transitioned into a role as the Continuum of Care director at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.
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Milwaukee program helps low-income seniors stay safe by providing free home modifications
Revitalize Milwaukee formed the Older Adult Home Modification Program to rid the cost burden for seniors and make necessary home alterations to help keep them safe in their homes.
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Policy barriers limit ability of Milwaukee tenants to address substandard housing conditions
Many people wonder why more isn’t being done about Milwaukee’s deteriorating housing conditions. Here’s what local and state leaders are saying about it.
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As homelessness crisis worsens, Milwaukee sees some success
Despite increase in homelessness, advocates see signs of hope.