In every major city in our nation, there are numerous agencies and organizations that offer some kind of mentoring for youth. The size and scale of the mentoring program being offered depends largely upon whether or not it is a primary objective, mission or vision for that organization. It also depends if it is being funded through a grant, receives special funding from some … [Read more...] about When mentoring matters
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Boys & Girls Clubs receive $500,000 gift from former Senator Kohl to extend summer programming and keep kids safe
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced on July 21, 2015, that it received a $500,000 gift from longtime BGCGM supporter and former Senator Herb Kohl to extend its summer service schedule. The official announcement of the gift and the summer extension was made by Vincent Lyles, President & CEO of BGCGM, together with community leaders Milwaukee Police … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs receive $500,000 gift from former Senator Kohl to extend summer programming and keep kids safe
Honoring the Negro League players that helped change the game of baseball
Milwaukee Brewers honor the ground breaking players of the Negro Leagues
Milwaukee Mustangs race for gold
Victory over violence peace rally: ‘Intra-community violence has got to stop’
By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times They came slowly north along Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive on a humid Saturday morning during a march, part of a Victory Over Violence Peace Rally held July 11. The march concluded at Martin Luther King Elementary School with speakers, free t-shirts, games for children and refreshments. Fortunately the march did not … [Read more...] about Victory over violence peace rally: ‘Intra-community violence has got to stop’
Disturbing car theft trend on south side – motorists beware
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Alderman Bob Donovan (8th district) released a statement warning citizens to be wary of a spike in car jacking on Milwaukee's south side: There have been multiple car theft incidents on the south side during the past few days that have caught my full attention. I have received reports that the thieves are initiating contacts with targeted, … [Read more...] about Disturbing car theft trend on south side – motorists beware
2015 Black & White Ball raises $326,000 for Milwaukee Urban League
Picture (from left) are Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Ralph Hollmon, We Energies Vice President Local Affairs Thelma Sias, and Urban League board chair and Johnson Controls assistant chief human resources officer Simon Davis.The Milwaukee Urban League’s 30th Anniversary Black & White Ball proved to be a fun-filled night with more than $326,000 raised for the … [Read more...] about 2015 Black & White Ball raises $326,000 for Milwaukee Urban League
Despite recent issues SDC’s CEO optimistic about agency’s future
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Between 2012 and 2014 the Social Development Commission (SDC) downsized from an annual budget of $52 million and 400 employees to an annual budget of $16 million with about 150 employees, after a W-2 state program was not renewed in 2013. The following year for the first time in 45 years, it did not receive … [Read more...] about Despite recent issues SDC’s CEO optimistic about agency’s future
‘This has to stop!’ Prayer vigil held for teen killed over online dispute
On July 7, 2015, Prophet Malcolm Hunt spoke at a prayer vigil at the intersection of N. 62nd and W. Fiebrantz streets. The prayer vigil was organized by the family of 14-year-old Tariq Akbar, who was allegedly shot and killed by a 15-year-old male after a Facebook dispute involving a girl turned tragic near the Lakefront just as the fireworks were concluding. "This has to … [Read more...] about ‘This has to stop!’ Prayer vigil held for teen killed over online dispute