College Possible is welcoming Amanda Leigh Albert and Suzie Considine into leadership roles as high school program coordinators. In their new roles, Albert and Considine will coordinate the organization’s work with low-income students in Milwaukee high schools. Both will supervise eight AmeriCorps members serving as high school coaches for College Possible Milwaukee students. College Possible […]
Posts from Community
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Foundation grant to help St. Ann Center replicate intergenerational center on Milwaukee’s north side
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care will bring its award-winning and nationally renowned intergenerational programming to Milwaukee’s north side, thanks in part to a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The Foundation awarded $100,000 to the nonprofit during the fourth quarter in support of its capital campaign for a new 80,000-square-foot facility. St. Ann Center […]
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Zilber Family Foundation awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School music department
The Board of Directors of the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation has awarded a five-year, $25,000 grant to continue its support of Ronald Reagan International Baccalaureate (IB) High School’s music program. The award comes just before Reagan’s performance of the musical “Guys and Dolls” the last weekend of January. A previous Zilber grant helped […]
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Blessing of the Sick
A monthly Blessing of the Sick will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on the first Friday of each month in commemoration of Venerable Solanus Casey. A beloved Capuchin friar, Fr. Solanus Casey is credited with miracles and healings. He was humbly raised on a farm in Wisconsin and Pope John Paul II […]
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Volunteer adult volleyball referees needed!
Journey House is looking for Volunteer Adult Volleyball League Referees. Our referees promote sportsmanship and character development above all else. Will you help our community along in their journey? We are looking for Head Referees and Line Referees! Referees must be available Tuesdays between 6-8pm for our Adult Volleyball League Games. Games will be played at […]
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Appointment of New Executive Director, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
The Walker’s Point Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Bradley as Executive Director effective January 1, 2014. Ms. Bradley will succeed Gary Tuma, who has stepped down as of December 31, 2013 after leading the Center for the last 8 years. Gary will continue his relationship with the Center, […]
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MPS’ Golda Meir School is expanding into high school
Milwaukee Public Schools’ top-rated Golda Meir School, a gifted and talented school graded ‘Exceeds Expectations’ by the state of Wisconsin, is expanding to serve high school students. “We’re excited to be offering another high-performing high school option for Milwaukee families – something they’ve been asking for,” MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton said. “Our rigorous high school […]
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Newly-created residency connects the arts with Menomonee Valley
Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc. and Zimmerman Architectural Studios announce the launch of a newly created Menomonee Valley Artist in Residency Pilot Program for 2014. The residency will focus attention on interconnections between culture, community and ecology in the Valley. As the inaugural Artist in Residence, photographer Eddee Daniel brings to the role a vision of […]
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Milwaukee Public Library will be open tomorrow
The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will remain open on Tuesday, January 7th during the extreme cold weather conditions. All 13 locations will have a modified schedule and will be open from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Books due today or tomorrow? MPL is offering a fine grace period until Wednesday. Library employees and patrons can […]
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23rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Prayer Service
This Memorial Prayer Service will be held Saturday, January 18, 1:30 PM at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 2nd and Burleigh, Milwaukee. This year’s theme is Who is your God? The event is sponsored by Black Catholic Ministry Commission-Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the 2014 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Prayer Service Planning Committee. http://www.thecapuchins.org/events/23rd-annual-rev.-dr.-martin-luther-king-jr.-memorial-prayer-service