On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their 4th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Dr. MHSI gave away more than 1,500 Christmas dinners to families that attended, as well as provided free health screenings and flu shots. The event was hosted by Jammin' 98.3 morning … [Read more...] about MHSI Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center hosts Holiday Dinner Giveaway
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The Salvation Army hosts 30th Annual Christmas Family Feast
For the 30th year the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County hosted their annual Christmas Family Feast on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Salvation Army and their more than 1,400 volunteers served more than 9,000 people at the feast. The menu consisted of turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army hosts 30th Annual Christmas Family Feast
Milwaukee’s African American institutions celebrate Kwanzaa
On Thursday, December 26, 2019 the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center St., presented the 2019 opening ceremony of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. The first night … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s African American institutions celebrate Kwanzaa
A-LEGO Wisconsin hosts 4th Annual Darrin Reasby Children’s Savings Club Christmas Party
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their 4th Annual Children's Savings Club Christmas Party at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center; 3500 Mother Daniels Way. This year was special as A-LEGO officially re-christened the group the Darrin Reasby Children's Saving Club, in honor of the late youth … [Read more...] about A-LEGO Wisconsin hosts 4th Annual Darrin Reasby Children’s Savings Club Christmas Party
Auer Avenue Elementary School host 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Auer Avenue Elementary School Principal Dr. Zenetta Walker, along with the Milwaukee Urban League, hosted their 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar at the school, 2319 West Auer Ave. All students had the opportunity to shop 'til they dropped for family and friends. Community volunteers for the Milwaukee Urban League and school staff built booths stocked … [Read more...] about Auer Avenue Elementary School host 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
Gone But Not Forgotten
Mildred Harpole Tony M. Moreland Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks Nathaniel K. Ramey, Sr. Darrin Reasby Robert Moutry, Jr. Karen Joy Simmons-Watson Cora Knight-Butler Rev. Melvin Davis Wellington Warren, Jr. Mary "Thelma" Evans Louise Smith Kevin B. Wood Catherine Wrencher Tasha Nicole Walker Eddie L. Fletcher, II Ethel Taylor-Johnson Amelia "Mia" … [Read more...] about Gone But Not Forgotten
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity launches Harambee Neighborhood Revitalization Project with $1 million grant from Bader Philanthropies
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (Milwaukee Habitat); a nonprofit helping families in need of safe, affordable housing; announced on December 19, 2019, it is launching a neighborhood revitalization project in Harambee. With an initial grant of $1 million from Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will be establishing 40 new homes and ensuring current … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity launches Harambee Neighborhood Revitalization Project with $1 million grant from Bader Philanthropies
Gone But Not Forgotten
Gone But Not Forgotten Diahann Carroll Toni Morrison Elijah Cummings John Conyers Jessye Norman John Singleton Kristoff St. John Nipsey Hussle Kevin Barnett Andre Williams Barbara Hillary Dr. Patricia Bath Rev. Clay Evans Rev. George Celemente Dr. Frank James Willie Bowen Frank Robinson Ernest Gaines Irving Burgie … [Read more...] about Gone But Not Forgotten
Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks and Times contributor, passes
Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks, who also served as the Milwaukee Times birthday list contributor, passed away on December 9, 2019. She had suffered a stroke earlier this year; she was 77. Mother Fumbanks was born on February 19, 1943 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the union of Rosie Lee Banks and Charles Barner, Sr. Her mother instilled in her the word of God at … [Read more...] about Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks and Times contributor, passes
Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts 2019 O’Bee’s Toy House
On Sunday, December 15, 2019, Northwest Family Activity and Events Center, 4104 W. Good Hope Road, hosted its 5th Annual Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House. The event was open to children (2 - 10 years old) and their families. Children were able to pick out one free toy, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy special Christmas treats provided by friends of the late Mrs. Ernestine O'Bee, one of … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts 2019 O’Bee’s Toy House