Our individual health is complex. In Milwaukee, we know what experts have long preached: That improving health care and health behaviors alone is not enough. Our health is connected to much more. In fact, more than 50 percent of what affects your health has nothing to do with a visit to the doctor’s office or […]
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SDC offers money saving programs for low-income seniors
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has offered programs and services that assist low-income residents of Milwaukee County. One of the populations that SDC serves is seniors that often have limited financial resources. Many times individuals have a preconceived notion that they will not qualify for programs. With escalating health care […]
Ald. Coggs announces winners of 6th District landscape awards
At a 6th Aldermanic District town hall meeting Thursday night, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs announced the winners of the 6th District Landscape Awards. The winners include the Birchfield family at 2629 N. 4th St., the Ray family at 3520 N. 25th St. and the We Got This Garden at the corner of N. 9th Street […]
Strong connection exists between tobacco, substance abuse, and mental health
September is National Recovery Month, sponsored annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use issues and congratulates those who recover. According to experts from Meta House, Recovery Month is also a good time to discuss the damaging relationship between tobacco-use, mental […]
First Stage to serve as lead agency of newly-formed CLC at MPS’ Kluge Elementary School
First Stage has become the first arts organization in Wisconsin to receive a Community Learning Center or CLC contract for its programming at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Kluge Elementary. The CLC is a collaboration with the MPS Department of Recreation and Community Services. Through this robust after-school partnership, students will have access to First Stage Theater […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation supports MKE Plays with special centennial gift
As a permanent gift to the Milwaukee community, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is partnering with the City of Milwaukee to replace three neighborhood playgrounds identified through the MKE Plays initiative. In celebration of its 100th year of service, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is providing regional gifts to help create lasting public spaces in each of […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation awards two grants to United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced today that the Greater Milwaukee Foundation provided two two-year grants to the organization. One of the two-year grants will provide $100,000 to support an innovative partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. The other grant will provide $40,000 for the Thriving Waukesha County Alliance. “We are pleased to […]
Near West Side Business Improvement District expansion approved
The expansion of the current Avenues West Business Improvement District (BID) #10, into a new, larger Near West Side BID #10, was approved Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council. “On behalf of BID #10, Avenues West Association and Near West Side Partners, we’re thrilled with the approval of the BID’s expansion,” said Keith Stanley, executive […]
ACRE welcomes minority leaders for futures in real estate development, property management, and construction
The 2015-2016 Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) class was recently announced at the Historic Pritzlaff building in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. ACRE is a 26 week program designed to expand the representation of minorities in commercial real estate, property management and construction management in Milwaukee. Administered by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in partnership with […]
Artwork wanted for Día de los Muertos t-shirt design contest
Calling all artists! WPCA is looking for artwork to use for this year’s Día de los Muertos t-shirt. The artwork will also be used for promotional items for our annual Día de los Muertos exhibition (Oct. 16 – Nov. 22). The artwork should reflect the celebration of the holiday. This contest is opened to everyone. Submission will be accepted from […]
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