Milwaukee residents and organizations are coming to the forefront to aid communities impacted by severe flooding over the weekend. Here are resources to help with the recovery process.
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Program provides free roofs to eligible homeowners in Milwaukee
To qualify for a free roof, you have to be a homeowner in the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, Silver City, Burnham Park or Layton Boulevard neighborhoods.
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Here’s where your child can get free school supplies and have fun before school starts
Close out the summer with free school supplies, food and fun at a number of back-to-school events across Milwaukee in August.
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Got a student at home? Summer EBT money could help cover your child’s food costs this summer
Families can receive $120 per student for food while students are on summer break, but some will need to apply by Aug. 28 to get the funds.
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Literacy Services of Wisconsin expands adult education services in Milwaukee
The organization’s new headquarters includes a Milwaukee Area Technical College community classroom, STEM room and GED testing space.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
Utility reconnections available during heat advisory, Public Service Commission says
The Public Service Commission says Wisconsin law prohibits a utility from disconnecting electrical service from occupied dwelling units when a heat advisory, heat warning or heat emergency issued by the National Weather Service is in effect.
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Extreme heat is in the forecast: Here’s how you can keep cool as temperatures rise
Milwaukee Health Department leaders urge residents to take precautions as an extreme heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23 through 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24.
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Here are 12 free concert series happening this summer in Milwaukee
Check out this list of free concert series running in Milwaukee neighborhoods this summer.
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More than a hotline: How IMPACT works in Wisconsin
IMPACT is Milwaukee’s central access point for people in need. The nonprofit organization has served Southeastern Wisconsin since 1960.
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10 organizations with programs to keep your kids engaged and active in Milwaukee this summer
Here’s more of what you need to know to keep your kids active and safe in Milwaukee this summer.