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Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive’
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted "Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive" a free shoes, boots, sweaters, jackets and clothes giveaway at 32nd and Lisbon Ave. After seeing two women this summer with no shoes on, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., CEO and Founder Dana World-Patterson (right photo, center) began collecting more than 400 pairs of … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive’
Brew City Cowboys host community clean-up
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, The Brew City Cowboys Resource Center, Inc., hosted a community clean-up at the corner of 36th Street and Fond du Lac Ave., by the Sherman Phoenix. The first 25 adults that showed up to volunteer received a free voucher for a turkey with all the trimmings. The clean-up was sponsored by The Milwaukee Times Newspaper and Infinity Lounge. … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys host community clean-up
Community organizations partner with Harambee residents for neighborhood clean-up
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, WestCare, and Wisconsin Safe & Sound partnered together to host an end of the summer "Harambee Intergenerational Community Clean-up" at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. A number of local volunteers, including the District 5 Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...] about Community organizations partner with Harambee residents for neighborhood clean-up
Anthem and Bublr partner to provide free annual bike passes
Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is proud to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) to provide FREE Access Passes to qualifying individuals. The promotion, which started in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, is part of a joint campaign to highlight the connection between physical activity and better mental health. Access Passes give … [Read more...] about Anthem and Bublr partner to provide free annual bike passes
New Kwanzaa stamp now available at the U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service continues to celebrate Kwanzaa, which honors the values and beliefs around African American heritage, by dedicating a new Kwanzaa stamp on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. News of this Forever stamp is being shared with hashtag #KwanzaaStamps. “This new Kwanzaa stamp captures the essence of the African American cultural celebration. The stamp depicts the … [Read more...] about New Kwanzaa stamp now available at the U.S. Postal Service
Please make your voice heard
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore Right now, as we face a pivotal moment in our country - a pandemic, economic recession, and a national reckoning on systemic racism - the most precious instrument of our democracy is being jeopardized: the right to vote. Remember the scheme Republicans pulled during the April primary here in Wisconsin? I know it feels like a lifetime ago, but I … [Read more...] about Please make your voice heard
Put on a smiley face ☺ (Week 2)
Source: “Smiley Face with Smiling Eyes” by Apple.com Psychology Today in an article entitled: “The 9 Superpowers of Your Smile”1 noted that numerous researchers have already compiled a long list of the benefits of a smile, but after research by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), two more reasons were added to the list. Here is what the research at UMKC … [Read more...] about Put on a smiley face ☺ (Week 2)
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted a voter registration event at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. Attendees could safely register to vote for the upcoming presidential election as well as receive a free COVID-19 safety kit containing hand sanitizer, facial tissues, masks and more. There was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center
Raising awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s
In 2018, Wisconsin health officials set out to create a plan to improve dementia care throughout the state. After surveying a group that included individuals living with dementia, caregivers, and health professionals, the Department of Health Services identified several priorities including increasing public awareness and understanding of brain health and dementia. If you … [Read more...] about Raising awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s