For the past 17 years, Lea Kyle-Lewis, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., has offered workshops, referrals and community assistance to youth and young adults who encounter disparities in housing, education and health care. “Being a product of the foster care system, I developed a strong interest in helping other young … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread founder, Lea Kyle-Lewis looks toward future
Year-in-review
2021 has been an extremely challenging and trying year. Let’s briefly look back over our year. A Look Back The COVID-19 virus infections reached staggering levels in countries around the globe, while waning in others; and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) informed Americans the Delta variant created a new threat. If you are not fully vaccinated, continue to do the 3 … [Read more...] about Year-in-review
MPS receives WHPE Advocacy Award
Wisconsin Health and Physical Education, Inc. (WHPE), which is the state’s professional association for health and physical educators, has announced that Milwaukee Public Schools is the recipient of the 2021 Advocacy Award. Each year, WHPE presents a number of awards for teachers of the year, outstanding service, career achievement, and more. The Advocacy Award is given in … [Read more...] about MPS receives WHPE Advocacy Award
Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 2)
The planning for the Men’s Health Night III: Real Talk is underway. A dozen professionals met virtually on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 for about two hours talking about the next plan of action. The result…a session that will provide resources for all men in attendance to help feed their minds, bodies, and souls. This is brought to you by the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of … [Read more...] about Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 2)
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 9, 2021
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Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies and friends invited all to come and pick up their Thanksgiving dinner. Award winning Chef Lisa Kaye prepared 1,000 dinners for families of four, hence 4,000 meals. The menu included: baked chicken and southern cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, succulent green bean casserole, gravy, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin has teamed up with local businesses, faith based and community organizations in a COVID-19 campaign effort. The COVID-19 campaign provides access to COVID-19 and the flu vaccinations for the community in a comfortable environment. COVID-19 campaign also provides community members with healthy food from Miracle on 35th Street Food … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events
Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Milwaukee faith leaders in demanding immediate change Tuesday, November 30, 2021, after several churches in the past year have received a tax bill from the city of Milwaukee. "This is a Milwaukee tax, time for a change," Jackson said during a news conference at City Hall. "We're going to engage in demonstrations around the … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills
Local author releases first book
Samantha Wilson (left) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has published her first novel, The Girl Who Was Abused, based on a true story. Ms. Wilson's father, Roderick Wilson (right), who is a retired accounting instructor at MATC, is a loving supporter of his daughter's work. The book is launching in March 2022; for more information about the book you can reach Samantha Wilson at: … [Read more...] about Local author releases first book
Advisory: From The City Of Milwaukee Commissioner Of Health
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new COVID B.1.1.529 variant, named Omicron, a variant of concern because it has a large number of mutations and preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection and spread across the world, including to the United States. As of November 30, 2021, zero specimens processed within the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Advisory: From The City Of Milwaukee Commissioner Of Health