Tenants of Maskani Place, a 37-unit building in the Harambee neighborhood, can receive social services within the confines of the apartment complex.
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Safe & Sound envisions ‘a safe neighborhood for everyone’
Safe & Sound aims to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community organizations to build safe and empowered neighborhoods.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
St. Ann Center brings intergenerational services to North Side neighborhood
The multi-million dollar St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care brings state-of-the-art facilities to Park West and surrounding communities.
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ACTS Housing stabilizes neighborhoods through homeownership, ‘sweat equity’
ACTS Housing helps central city residents realize the goal of homeownership, if they are willing to commit time and “sweat equity” to the endeavor. Since 2007, ACTS has helped more than 400 families buy homes in Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
South Side lofts help dispel myths about affordable housing
The 72-unit Paper Box Lofts on the South Side cater to working-class and low-income residents, in addition to professionals.
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Walnut Way founders empower Lindsay Heights residents, foster community
Larry and Sharon Adams have worked in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood for more than 20 years to build connections within the community and change the conversation around urban living in Milwaukee.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
COA Youth & Family Centers into second century of serving urban families
As part of its mission to serve low-income children and families in Milwaukee, COA Youth & Family Centers has been working since 2005 to transform the Amani neighborhood by engaging residents and building neighborhood assets.
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Doors Open Milwaukee celebrates city’s history, architecture
A signature program of Historic Milwaukee, Doors Open Milwaukee is the city’s largest open house. It relies on 700 volunteers to shine a spotlight on 150 buildings, parks and businesses in area neighborhoods.
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Mentoring program gives at-risk boys guidance, role models
Rodney Bourrage, who grew up in Milwaukee’s poorest ZIP code, created a local mentoring program called Operation Dream to provide inner-city youth with stability, guidance and skills for the future.
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Rebuilding Together keeps elderly, disabled in their homes, stabilizes neighborhoods
Free home repairs offered by Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee allows elderly people, veterans and those with disabilities to age in their homes and communities.