Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office partnered with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MDSA), Milwaukee Retired Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MRDSA), and Metcalfe’s Market to provide area families with free meals for Thanksgiving Day. Deputies shopped and assembled bags on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The following day, bags of food were distributed by the deputies along … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and partners shop for area families for Thanksgiving
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Time to prep your car for winter
The snowiest months in southeast Wisconsin are December and January, so now is the time to get cars ready for the winter. So far, November has been warm and relatively dry. Milwaukee has had 0.1 inches of snow this month, but the snowiest months in southeast Wisconsin are December and January. Before the first snowstorm hits is the best time to get your car ready to … [Read more...] about Time to prep your car for winter
Franciscan Peacemakers striving to help women in need
For more than 25 years Franciscan Peacemakers, has quietly and consistently worked to provide a pathway to a sustainable healthy, safe, and productive life for women engaging in prostitution due to trauma, human sex trafficking or drug addiction. Founded by Fr. Bob Wheelock, pastor of St Elizabeth, and Fr. Mike Sullivan, pastor of St. Ben’s, and later joined by Deacon Steve … [Read more...] about Franciscan Peacemakers striving to help women in need
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates Halloween at Auer Avenue Elementary School
On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) helped the students of Auer Avenue Elementary School, 2319 W. Auer Ave., celebrate Halloween in a safe way. Students were greeted by school Principal Dr. Zanetta Walker; her staff; MUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall; and MUL volunteers dressed for a "Halloween Munch & Learn" during a drive-through … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates Halloween at Auer Avenue Elementary School
New games available in adult E-Sports leagues
It’s time to put your gaming skills to the test with Milwaukee Recreation! Join Milwaukee Recreation's adult E-Sports league! Go head-to-head every week in a variety of popular video games. Think you have what it takes to be crowned champion? You must be 18 years or older to join the adult E-Sports leagues. Participants must live in the state of Wisconsin. League Entry … [Read more...] about New games available in adult E-Sports leagues
Poetry Slam Fundraiser to be hosted by PEARLS For Teen Girls
PEARLS for Teen Girls, a dynamic and innovative leadership development non-profit serving girls in 5th through 12th grade in Milwaukee, is hosting a Poetry Slam Fundraiser on November 11, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., CST. The event, hosted by actor, singer and former PEARLS girl LaChrisa Grandberry, will feature spoken word performances focused on female empowerment. … [Read more...] about Poetry Slam Fundraiser to be hosted by PEARLS For Teen Girls
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts drive-thru ‘Thank You’ event
On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicaid hosted a drive-thru "Thank You" event at Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr. Anthem partnered with Advocate Aurora Health, All of Us, Froedtert and the Medical Collage of Wisconsin, Covering WI, Target, Progressive Community Health Centers, LIHF, Vivent Health, Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts drive-thru ‘Thank You’ event
Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the City of Milwaukee hosted its first ever "Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day,"at MPD District 1, 749 W. State St. The idea for "Police Appreciation Day" came from Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate Executive Director Tracey Dent (front row, right). "We just wanted as a community, as a whole, to say thank you for doing what you're doing … [Read more...] about Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
Community organizations partner with Harambee residents for neighborhood clean-up
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, WestCare, and Wisconsin Safe & Sound partnered together to host an end of the summer "Harambee Intergenerational Community Clean-up" at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. A number of local volunteers, including the District 5 Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...] about Community organizations partner with Harambee residents for neighborhood clean-up
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted a voter registration event at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. Attendees could safely register to vote for the upcoming presidential election as well as receive a free COVID-19 safety kit containing hand sanitizer, facial tissues, masks and more. There was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center