ThriveOn King partners are working together to make the space a center for workforce development, with job training programs active at Versiti on King, JobsWork MKE, Kinship Café and Malaika Early Learning Center.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
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Photos: How community members are using ThriveOn King’s shared spaces
ThriveOn King’s community spaces are available for meeting, working, eating and more. The project leaders are developing a community calendar while the building’s housing units complete construction.
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Soccer hero Jimmy Banks to be honored with community mural
The Friends of Jimmy Banks is working on a mural with community artist Tia Richardson to honor Jimmy Banks, a Milwaukee soccer player and coach who was one of the first two African American players to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 15
Participate in wellness activities with the Cream City (WI) Links; learn something new at a science fair; play Bingo; engage in a drum circle at the Center for Leadership of Afrikan Women’s Wellness; and celebrate the release of a new book by a local author.
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ThriveOn King artwork will spotlight Bronzeville’s vibrant cultural past
The ThriveOn King redevelopment in Bronzeville will feature art from over 20 artists that celebrates and reflects life in its surrounding neighborhoods.
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Milwaukee gets national attention for collaborative housing effort
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has honored the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for working on housing issues with the Community Development Alliance.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: May 22 to May 26
Check out the opening of the temporary MLK library branch; get information on community grants from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation; purchase plants at Dominican Center’s “Bloom and Groom” sale; hear personal stories from teens on the theme “spill the tea”; and get job training for high-paying careers in system maintenance.
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FoodRight gives kids an early start on making healthy meals
FoodRight has developed curricula to help kids gain experience with cooking different foods and using kitchen equipment.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3
Donate winter clothing to MPS students; catch a meal during “Phobruary”; check out “Financial Fridays” at Coffee Makes You Black; meet some of the people who give grants to nonprofits; and attend Black History Month events.
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Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet Deborah Heffner, our first Director of Development and Partnerships
Deborah Heffner will help us craft a fundraising strategy and forge new relationships to build Neighborhood News Service’s visibility in the business and philanthropic community.