On January 26, 2022, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted their Virtual Annual Meeting. The theme for this year's meeting was "Building on our past to strengthen and guide our future." Guest speakers included U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, County Executive David Crowley, Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson; and Chief Community Impact and Advocacy Officer for Ascension … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers host Virtual Annual Meeting
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MKE Police Chief Norman headlines Milwaukee Press Club’s “Newsmaker Luncheon”
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Milwaukee Press Club (MPC) and WisPolitics.com jointly hosted Police Chief Jeffrey Norman as featured speaker at their Newsmaker Luncheon at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells Street. Norman was named acting police chief in December 2020 and named Chief of Police in November 2021, wrapping up a year of turmoil over the city's top law enforcement … [Read more...] about MKE Police Chief Norman headlines Milwaukee Press Club’s “Newsmaker Luncheon”
“This Is A Time For…Positive Action.”
On January 17, 2022 our nation remembered civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day in his honor. It couldn't come at a better time, as this nation deals with extreme issues of racism, injustice against the Black community, and the fight against the rise of fascism that has led to unrest in Washington, DC, all set against the backdrop of a pandemic. Dr. … [Read more...] about “This Is A Time For…Positive Action.”
2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
On Thursday, December 30, 2021 MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2021 with their annual "Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders took lit candles and took turns reading … [Read more...] about 2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
Rest In Power: Those We Lost in 2021
Remembering Gen. Colin Powell, Eric Jerome Dickey, Cicely Tyson, Clarence Williams III, Charlie Robinson, DMX, Lee Evans, Marvin Hagler, Biz Markie, Dorothy Steel and 15 others who passed in 2021. … [Read more...] about Rest In Power: Those We Lost in 2021
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., ‘Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee Health Services Inc., hosted its Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner & Conquer Safety Kit Giveaway and Conquer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, December 17, 2021. The day-long event took place at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. MHSI’s providers, clinical support staff and registration continued working as a normal clinic day. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., ‘Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
The Links, Incorporated unveil PoSITivity Bench
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, The Cream City (WI) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated continued their partnership with Siefert Elementary School, 1547 N. 14th Street, by unveiling the Links "PoSITivity Bench." The bench is a safe place where Siefert students can come to seek safety and alert staff that the student needs a positive and friendly face to talk to or just see. … [Read more...] about The Links, Incorporated unveil PoSITivity Bench
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
On November 27, 2021, the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosted the "47th Debutante Cotillion" virtually. Typically the foundation would host more than 500 guests at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition carried on virtually with eight debutantes introduced to society collectively as "The IN Crowd: INtelligent, INspirational, … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies and friends invited all to come and pick up their Thanksgiving dinner. Award winning Chef Lisa Kaye prepared 1,000 dinners for families of four, hence 4,000 meals. The menu included: baked chicken and southern cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, succulent green bean casserole, gravy, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., held its "10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 west Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), MHS Health Wisconsin, Social Development Commission, Green Bay … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’