Attend a food pantry at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center; learn about photography; chill at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; pick up free groceries; and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center
5 things to know and do the week of July 1
Visit a food pantry at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center; create your own edible garden; learn how to take care of plants with Independence First; ride your bike with Red Bike & Green- Milwaukee; and have fun at a park for the Fourth of July.
5 things to know and do the week of March 25
Receive free food; attend a Walker’s Point community gathering; dispose of your medications; spend the evening networking in Bronzeville; and attend a free health fair at Owen’s Place.
5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 22
Bring your favorite book and a plant to exchange; support local vendors at Fondy’s Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market; attend a Christmas giveaway; play “Islamic Jeopardy”; and celebrate Christmas at City of Light Church.
NNS Spotlight: How Shawn Payne found his purpose (and a job) on the brink of homelessness
Shawn Payne found himself on the brink of homelessness but still found time to volunteer. Now he is the logistics specialist, truck driver and outreach resource coordinator at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center.
