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
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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
Milwaukee Urban League Guild celebrates Read Across America Day
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 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