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‘Stronger Together,’ YMCA hosts 38th Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast

On Wednesday August 21, 2019, The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Achievers program hosted its 38th Annual Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast at the Italian Conference Center, 631 East Chicago St. The theme of this year’s breakfast was "Stronger Together." This event provides the Y an opportunity to celebrate more than three decades of service to the Milwaukee community, and … [Read more...] about ‘Stronger Together,’ YMCA hosts 38th Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett hosts annual picnic at the zoo

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted his annual ‘Zoo Picnic’ fundraiser at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. The mayor hosted the event, which serves as a fundraiser for his campaign. More than 400 people from all areas of the city, of all ages and walks of life attended the event, which gives the mayor a chance to meet informally with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor Barrett hosts annual picnic at the zoo

Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) staff, the MUL Guild, and the MUL Young Professionals teamed together with Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors for a "Stuff the Bags" back-to-school service project. The volunteers filled more than 140 backpacks to be distributed to schools in MUL's neighborhood schools program, including OW Holmes, Auer Avenue, Carver … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event

North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s

On Thursday July 11, 2019, the Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club started their new year with breakfast at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The breakfast commemorated the first day of service for new president Dr. Willie Hart as well as the start of their new fiscal year. The club welcomed new members as well as discussed plans for … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s

The sun will rise

There has been much confusion in the USA over the past several weeks. The political situation in the USA has been in confusion since 1776. There have been atrocities committed from the use of weapons. The New York Yankees' starting pitchers have been alternating between mediocre and bad. Through all of these trials and tests of faith in the USA remember good people; the sun … [Read more...] about The sun will rise

Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology class of 2019 graduation

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology hosted their commencement ceremony for the class of 2019. The graduation ceremony was held at the school, 4716 W. Lisbon Ave. The commencement speaker was Bishop Gregory Goner of Life City Church. Pictured at the commencement ceremony are (from left) Agape Love Bible College and School of … [Read more...] about Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology class of 2019 graduation

UWM alum organizes block party and neighborhood cleanup

By Kathy Quirk Schuyler Ramsey, who earned his bachelor’s degree in community engagement and education from UWM, is taking what he learned in the classroom back to his neighborhood. For the second straight year, Ramsey is organizing a neighborhood cleanup and block party, which is set for Sept. 21 in the area around Benjamin Franklin School on West Nash Street. “My … [Read more...] about UWM alum organizes block party and neighborhood cleanup