Michael Emem grew up in Milwaukee and understands the effect the built environment can have on the mental and physical health of a community.
NNS Spotlight
An occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How Shawn Payne found his purpose (and a job) on the brink of homelessness
Shawn Payne found himself on the brink of homelessness but still found time to volunteer. Now he is the logistics specialist, truck driver and outreach resource coordinator at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center.
Posted inCommunity, Education, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee couple works to ensure students succeed in school
Bonnie and Cary Edwards created Edwards Educational Solutions after they retired: Bonnie served as a teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools, and Cary was a photojournalist for WISN-TV (Channel 12).
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Mentoring program guides teens on a journey of self-discovery
Milwaukee nurse Jasmine Johnikin has launched a nonprofit organization to make sure teens don’t feel alone in discovering who they are.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How UEDA builds collaborations to move the dial on change in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, there are often many nonprofit organizations that have the same goal but do not necessarily work together.
That’s when UEDA steps in.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Muslim Community and Health Center of Wisconsin expands services
The Muslim Community and Health Center of Wisconsin has earned a federal designation that allows it to provide more medical services to more people.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Retired MPS teacher Thomas Wild stays connected with his Riverside University High School students
Thomas Wild worked in Milwaukee Public Schools for 30 years and got more out of it than he ever thought he would.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How this 19-year-old dance coach is making a difference, one move at a time
Christopher “Ineque” Cooper is using his passion to lead a youth dance team, all part of his plan to give back to the community.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, NNS Spotlight, South
NNS Spotlight: La Familia de Arte makes artists out of everyday South Siders
Some South Side residents don’t consider themselves to be artists. But La Familia de Arte brings the artist out of them anyway.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: ‘Keeping the best interest of the community at heart’: Near West Side Partners celebrates 7 years of service
Leaders of Near West Side Partners say the community has much to celebrate as area attracts new businesses and residents.