The Milwaukee Urban League Guild and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Grade School celebrated the Read Across America Day campaign on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Local business and community leaders, students, and parents volunteered to read with school children. The event was kicked off with special appearances from Mayor Tom Barrett, MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League Guild celebrates Read Across America Day
Community Spotlight
Community Brainstorming Conference emphasis on youth and preventing crime
Juvenile crime in Milwaukee has reached a crisis state. Hardly a day goes past when there is not media coverage on youth as young as 10 or 11 committing delinquent acts and or criminal acts. Recent media coverage included youth engaging in activities from robbery to murder. The February 18, 2014 Journal Sentinel reported that the Milwaukee Public Schools still only has a 60.8 … [Read more...] about Community Brainstorming Conference emphasis on youth and preventing crime
Happy 101st Birthday Ms. Zola
A native of Hanoula, Mississippi, Ms. Zola Myers turned 101 on January 16, 2013 in Milwaukee at the Golden Living Nursing Facility where she has lived since 2002, according to her niece, Dr. Louise Mormon, who said she has resided in Milwaukee as long as she can remember. Ms. Myers is the oldest of three children. She formerly worked at Douglas Air Base and as a nanny and later … [Read more...] about Happy 101st Birthday Ms. Zola
Kohl’s donates truckloads of holiday gifts to Penfield Children’s Center
More than eighteen Kohl’s associates delivered truckloads of more than 600 wrapped holiday gifts for children enrolled at Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, December 6, 2013. The gifts, donated by Kohl’s associates, were handed out on Saturday during Penfield’s annual holiday party. Over 90 percent of the children served by Penfield Children’s Center live at or below the … [Read more...] about Kohl’s donates truckloads of holiday gifts to Penfield Children’s Center
Northwest Activities Center hosts first annual O’Bee’s Toy House
The Northwest Family Activity & Events Center hosted its first Mrs. O’Bee’s Toy House on Sunday, December 8, 2013. This event was open to children 12 and under who were accompanied by an adult. Each child was permitted to select a toy. Children were also able to enjoy the special treats provided by the friends of Mrs. O’Bee. The center is located at 4034 W. Good Hope Road … [Read more...] about Northwest Activities Center hosts first annual O’Bee’s Toy House
AT&T Pioneers donate over 530 winter clothing items to help keep students warm this winter at Clarke Street, Ben Franklin schools
‘Warm Smiles for Kids’ program accepting donations through January 31 Pictured (from left) are Clarke Street School Principal Daryl Burns, AT&T Pioneer Jeanette St. Onge, and AT&T’s Dextra Hadnot with students who received donations of winter items from the AT&T Pioneers. Students from two of Milwaukee Public elementary schools will have winter clothing items to … [Read more...] about AT&T Pioneers donate over 530 winter clothing items to help keep students warm this winter at Clarke Street, Ben Franklin schools
An evening of elegance and grace: The Class of 2013 Debutantes
The 40th Annual Alpha Kapa Alpha Debutante Cotillion was held at the Milwaukee Pfister Hotel on Saturday, November 30, 2013. This event was sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. See page 2 for the full list of Debutantes. The Christian Business and Professional Alliance held their 33rd Annual Debutante Cotillion on Friday, November 29, 2013 at the … [Read more...] about An evening of elegance and grace: The Class of 2013 Debutantes
Community steps up to help young families
Residents across Southeastern Wisconsin stepped up to help families with newborns and young babies by participating in an annual event that assists agencies that work with needy families. The Community Baby Shower is a project of WTMJ TV in partnership with Sentry Foods, United Healthcare and the Social Development Commission. On Friday, January 10, 2014 residents were asked … [Read more...] about Community steps up to help young families
Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Sprewer celebrate 90th birthdays
Mrs. Clara Gardner, 90, and Mrs. LaVern Sprewer, 92, church members at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church, 2500 W. Medford Ave., (front row seated) jointly celebrated their birthdays on Sunday, October 20, 2013, with family and friends who congregated for a wonderful afternoon of remembrances, served up with cake and punch in the lower level church auditorium. Happy … [Read more...] about Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Sprewer celebrate 90th birthdays
AT&T Pioneers donate backpacks to school students
Milwaukee area AT&T Pioneers donated more than 620 backpacks to Milwaukee elementary school students. One of the sites the Pioneers visited was the Young Leaders Academy, 1350 W. North Ave. Each year the Pioneers fill backpacks with school supplies to help needy students. Several Pioneers pictured delivering backpacks to Young Leaders Academy include: Charles Smith, Jr., … [Read more...] about AT&T Pioneers donate backpacks to school students