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Around Town Wheel Chair Summit
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North Central Service Club, Inc. celebrates 39th annual scholarship luncheon
The North Central Service Club Incorporated celebrated their 39th annual scholarship luncheon on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Four Points Sheraton located in Brown Deer. Nine high school seniors received scholarships to attend various colleges and universities. The scholarship recipients are Latrina Diggs, Quierra Robertson, Kaiyla Farrington, Aaliyah Rodgers, Kadesia Hill, … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club, Inc. celebrates 39th annual scholarship luncheon
Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 9th annual all-pro football camp
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, the Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School from Tuesday, July 8 to Thursday, July 10. This is the ninth year that Gilbert Brown offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin. “Through the All-Pro Football Camp, we hope to not only … [Read more...] about Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 9th annual all-pro football camp
Mayor Barrett and All Peoples Church break ground on new sustainable orchard
On Monday, July 14, 2014 Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderwoman Milele Coggs and Pastor Steve Jerbi of All Peoples Church broke ground on a new sustainable orchard. The space for the orchard is currently vacant and the program is supported by Mayor Barrett’s HOME GROWN Initiative and Strong Neighborhoods Plan. The project was created for local residents to understand environmental … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett and All Peoples Church break ground on new sustainable orchard
Harambee Banquet dedicated to memory of Dr. James G. White, Milele Coggs honored for distinguished service
“A Community Pulling Together to Help Solve Community Problems" was the theme for the WestCare Wisconsin inaugural Harambee Community Banquet honoring the late Dr. James G. White, which was held July 12, 2014 at Heart Love Place Ballroom, 3229 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive. The mission of the Harambee Community Banquet is: to celebrate the historic and resilient … [Read more...] about Harambee Banquet dedicated to memory of Dr. James G. White, Milele Coggs honored for distinguished service
Donate some peanuts and Cracker Jack® and other non-perishables
Partners ESPN Milwaukee and Roundy’s helped Hunger Task Force swing for the fences at the first annual All Star Food Drive on Wednesday, July 16. The drive happened during Major League Baseball’s All Star break and took place just down the street from Miller Park at Pick ‘n Save, 2201 Miller Park Way. Non-perishable food donations were collected at the store with special items … [Read more...] about Donate some peanuts and Cracker Jack® and other non-perishables
Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers
Also includes a school support teacher and parent coordinator in every school; continues multi-year trend to focus on classrooms Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton’s proposed 2014-15 budget continues to invest in classrooms and increases the standard of care for students across the district. This includes adding another 50 art, music and physical … [Read more...] about Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers
Job-readiness training and job fair connect unemployed to employers ready to hire
More than 240 job seekers attended a job fair Tuesday, April 22, 2014, hosted by an employment coalition made up of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Milwaukee Achiever, the Guest House, WCS Parsons House, Infallible Helping Hands, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The job fair was held at the HACM Community Services Building, located … [Read more...] about Job-readiness training and job fair connect unemployed to employers ready to hire
Amani community welcomes spring with neighborhood clean-up
After a long winter, the Amani community kicked off spring by coming together to clean up its streets. On Saturday, April 26, 2014, about 75 folks rolled up their sleeves and targeted the blocks between Locust and Auer, 24th Place and 21st Street. According to estimates by the City, approximately 3000 pounds of trash were removed from the neighborhood. Partners and … [Read more...] about Amani community welcomes spring with neighborhood clean-up