Hear a discussion about missing and murdered Indigenous people; learn about suppliers diversity certification; participate in a forum on police-community relations; join a bike ride in Lindsay Heights; and watch a movie under the stars.
Safe & Sound
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
In new role, Judge Derek Mosley wants to get us talking
Derek Mosley, the former chief judge of the Milwaukee Municipal Court, wants to revive the tradition of talking things out as the new director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of March 31
Vote early (but deadline is Saturday); attend the Harambee quality-of-life feedback session; check out the free grocery giveaway and resource fair organized by DreamTeam United MKE; attend free theater classes for youths from Milwaukee Rep; and participate in a community baby shower at Safe & Sound.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: March 27 to March 31
Remember the deadline for early voting is Saturday; give feedback on public art; check out UMOS’ events for farmworkers; get information on improving birth outcomes; and meet your neighbors and the Safe & Sound team.
Posted inPublic Safety
New Safe & Sound executive director seeks to empower residents to solve problems
Milwaukee native Bridget Whitaker wants residents, particularly youths, to help identify solutions to problems such as reckless driving.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Safe & Sound recognizes ‘selfless’ neighborhood leaders
Strapped for resources, many central city neighborhoods rely on the dedication and hard work of volunteers. Safe & Sound recently honored 69 community leaders.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
Washington Park awarded $600,000 crime-fighting grant
Washington Park Partners, Safe & Sound and the Milwaukee Police Department plan to use a three-year federal grant to bolster Washington Park’s crime-fighting and revitalization efforts.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
Vacant lot gets a makeover in Washington Park
Safe & Sound and residents of the 2000 block of North 41st Street celebrated the transformation of a vacant lot into a mini-football field and play area for neighborhood children.