While some may think alcohol is just part of watching sports, local organizations are working to change the narrative. In celebration of National Recovery Month, The Phoenix and Marquette Recovery hosted Milwaukee's "Largest Sober Tailgate" before Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Brewers game against the Los Angeles Angels.The event is part of MKE Recovery Night at the Brewers. The … [Read more...] about Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’
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Carter makes history as Milwaukee’s first African American female Municipal Port Director
Jackie Q. Carter (left) celebrated Black History Month this year by making a little history of her own when she became the first African American and the first female Municipal Port Director of Milwaukee following a swearing in ceremony at City Hall on February 23, 2023. As Port Director, Carter will direct commercial and recreational operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a … [Read more...] about Carter makes history as Milwaukee’s first African American female Municipal Port Director
AARP to kick off Pedestrian Safety Month by inviting public to 2 free events with renowned innovator, author Oct. 5-6
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an effort to reduce these numbers and kickoff the start of Pedestrian Safety Month in … [Read more...] about AARP to kick off Pedestrian Safety Month by inviting public to 2 free events with renowned innovator, author Oct. 5-6
Carter’s Christian Academy more than just a school, it’s a family affair
Andre Carter is proof of the importance of holding on to your dreams. Carter was raised as one of five children by a single mother in the Chicago projects. Now Carter's two adult children are on the staff of the school she founded in 2004. In less than 20 years, enrollment at Carter’s Christian Academy has grown from 21 kindergarten- age students to 285 in … [Read more...] about Carter’s Christian Academy more than just a school, it’s a family affair
Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
“Empowering Our Citizens: Disability Inclusion in the Wisconsin Workforce” brought together employers, people with disabilities and their families to discuss the important role work plays in the lives of individuals who have a disability. The recent event, organized by My Choice Family Care at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, featured speaker Simon Duffy of Sheffield, … [Read more...] about Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
When Josephine Ivy has her hair brushed by her in-home personal care worker, it’s done with love. That’s because Ivy’s caregiver is her daughter, Unity Brown, who is a paid caregiver for her mother 22 hours a week. She does this through a Family Care program known as Self- Directed Supports, in which Family Care members can get the care they need from the people they’re most … [Read more...] about Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
By: Sue Pierman To celebrate its second anniversary as a non-profit, My Choice Family Care selected Friendship Bakery and LilyWorks Catering, which provide community employment to people with special needs, to provide food for its event. “We thought it was important to choose these vendors because we support community- based employment for our members with physical, … [Read more...] about My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
Op-Ed: The power of positive community action
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to the Milwaukee Times As summer winds down in Milwaukee, attention turns from enjoying all that comes with this famously fabulous (albeit short) season to preparing for change, new beginnings, and fresh starts. A major change looming before many households in some way these days is the start of a new school year. Many local businesses … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The power of positive community action
Grants now available for non-profit organizations to help veteran entrepreneurs, improve employment
Applications due September 14, 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) announced that grant applications are now being accepted from registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c) (6) non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. Non-profit organizations interested in … [Read more...] about Grants now available for non-profit organizations to help veteran entrepreneurs, improve employment
Ensuring people with disabilities have fair access to voting
The City of Milwaukee Election Commission, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, Independence First and the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, People First Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force held a news conference on July 17, 2018 at the Independence First Center to celebrate National Voter Disability Voter Registration Week and highlight different … [Read more...] about Ensuring people with disabilities have fair access to voting