The Behavior Clinic, a partnership between Penfield Children’s Center and the Marquette University College of Education, provides in-home psychiatric services to children from birth to 6 years old.
NNS Spotlight
An occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘Diapers, dollars and doers’: How Milwaukee Diaper Mission is answering the community’s needs
Meagan Johnson initially wanted to educate low-income families on cloth diapering. Now she serves as the executive director of the Milwaukee Diaper Mission.
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NNS Spotlight: Group gives single moms a helping hand
The HOPE Network for Single Mothers gives baby supplies, scholarships and support to mothers and caretakers in the community.
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‘It’s about us as a whole’: Milwaukee’s Black Panthers say they are here to serve and protect the community
Seven years ago, Milwaukee’s Black Panthers chapter regrouped. The organization’s focus is on bettering the community through neighborhood cleanups, food giveaways and more.
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NNS Spotlight: Riverworks clinic teaches clients financial literacy
The Riverworks Financial Clinic teaches its clients everything from budgeting to what they need to know about credit reports. Its focus is on ensuring residents learn to be financially fit.
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NNS Spotlight: How two groups are working to meet the housing needs of queer, trans, Black and non-binary people in Milwaukee
Two local groups have become the driving forces behind what they hope will be a new wave of community- owned spaces for queer, trans, Black and non-binary people.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘Sisterhood is key’: Daughters of Tradition offers a safe space for Indigenous girls
Daughters of Tradition is a local mentorship group under the HIR Wellness Institute. Girls and young women gather weekly to share their stories, learn each other’s culture and create lasting bonds.
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NNS Spotlight: ’Individuals are bigger than the mistakes they’ve made’: How one woman wants to transform the justice system
Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to lead the Milwaukee County House of Correction. She hopes to use her new position to create change and eliminate obstacles in the community.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘There is a solution to this problem’: One company’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t just words to the staff of Colorful Connections, which helps businesses recruit diverse talent and create supportive workspaces.
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NNS Spotlight: How the Hmong American Women’s Association creates a safe space for sisterhood and service
The Hmong American Women’s Association offers youth programming, advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and creates space for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.