Before Meijer breaks ground on proposed stores in the greater Milwaukee area, the family-owned retailer today donated two semi-trucks and trailers full of food to Hunger Task Force, a local food bank dedicated to distributing food to 80 food pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters in Milwaukee County. This donation marks the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based […]
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Seniors honored for service
More than 70 senior volunteers have been recognized for their successful efforts to improve the lives of others. Volunteers for the Senior Companion Program of the Social Development Commission (SDC) were singled out at a Recognition Luncheon. Senior Companions are older adults who volunteer to make regular home visits to the homebound and provide in-home […]
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Health Department reminds residents “Don’t invite the flu home for the holidays”
With the official start to the holiday season just around the corner, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is reminding all residents that now is a great time to get your flu vaccination. The call comes as confirmed cases of flu have been reported statewide, including in Milwaukee. “Flu season so often coincides with […]
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Weatherization resources to a neighborhood
The Residential Services Programs of the Social Development Commission partnered with the Clarke Square Neighborhood to present a variety of valuable resources to local residents. A Weatherization and Lead Hazard Prevention Fair was held at Journey House for neighbors from that Southside area. It offered demonstrations and workshops on topics such as furnace and water […]
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Habitat For Humanity to begin first complete rehab project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed property into a decent home. Mayor Tom Barrett has signed the deed to the home at 1321 North 36th Street over to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, and the organization […]
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Zilber Family Foundation awards Fondy Food Center $100,00
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation has awarded a two-year, $100,000 grant to Fondy Food Center in efforts to connect the Lindsay Heights neighborhood and Central City Milwaukee to fresh, locally-grown food on a larger scale. Fondy Food Center is one of eight Milwaukee nonprofits receiving grants totaling $700,000 after the fall […]
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Youth Smokers are turning to flavored little cigars or cigarettes
The face of youth tobacco use is changing according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While fewer youth are smoking overall, over 40% of the youth that do smoke are turning to flavored little cigars or cigarettes due to availability and affordable cost. Walk into any corner store […]
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Arts@Large looking for bilingual communications assistant
Job Description Arts @ Large, a local non-profit arts education organization, seeks a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) communications assistant to support their work in communicating to a wide range of constituents, including but not limited to; community artist educators, school staff and administrators, parents, families, students and the general public. The qualified candidate will have […]
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Journey House holiday opportunties
New Toy Donation Donate new toys for children from 1 to 11 years of age. Please drop off at Journey House (2110 W. Scott St.) by Friday, December 13th. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For other drop off arrangements or pick up arrangements, please contact Cherise Myers at […]
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Public art commission at Milwaukee Public Library engages community
Did you get engaged by the Northpoint Lighthouse? Did your child take a first step in Back Bay Park? Does your family enjoy picnics on the lakefront? Milwaukeeans now have a chance to inspire the design and content of public art at the new East Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL.) Santiago Cucullu, one […]