On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House spent the morning serving meals and distributing toys to Milwaukee families, with a goal of providing more than 1,000 pre-cooked meals, at their 4th annual "Tis The Seasnon Christmas Breakfast." Tony Kearney, executive director of Northcott, emphasized that giving back is a team effort—one that has been going … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 4th annual ‘Tis The Season Christmas Breakfast’
Christmas
Volunteers help feed thousands at Salvation Army’s ‘Christmas Day Family Feast’
On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the Salvation Army along with more than 400 volunteers spent Christmas Day at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, serving more than 1,000 meals to local families. The "Christmas Day Family Feast" is a 35-year tradition that both families and volunteers look forward to each year. Besides a delicious holiday meal there was music by DJ Homer … [Read more...] about Volunteers help feed thousands at Salvation Army’s ‘Christmas Day Family Feast’
Holy Redeemer Institutional C.O.G.I.C. hosts ‘Christmas on Mother Daniels Way’
On December 18, 2024, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ (C.O.G.I.C.) hosted its annual holiday community event, "Christmas on Mother Daniels Way," hosted at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. The event was able to provide toys, food baskets, COVID-19 boosters and flu shots, health screenings and health education for … [Read more...] about Holy Redeemer Institutional C.O.G.I.C. hosts ‘Christmas on Mother Daniels Way’
Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee's annual big start to the holiday season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marked the start of the "27th Annual Festival of Lights." The event featured live performances from dancers, singers, and musicians from all around Milwaukee. The highlight was a visit … [Read more...] about Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Salvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
On Monday, December 25, 2023, more than 4,000 people gathered at Milwaukee's Baird Center downtown to eat a home-cooked Christmas meal at the Salvation Army's 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast. “Christmas Family Feast is a Milwaukee tradition filled with food, fun, and fellowship," said Major Beverly Gates, Divisional Secretary for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County. … [Read more...] about Salvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community-wide toy give-a-way
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, along with C.H Mason Health Clinic, IPAMA, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ and Unite WI, hosted their annual "Holy Redeemer Church of God In Christ Annual Community-Wide Toy Give-A-Way" event at Holy Redeemer Church, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Anthem was able to provide toys, food … [Read more...] about Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community-wide toy give-a-way
A Christmas lesson
On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on what would be his last Christmas Eve. The message was titled, “A Christmas Sermon on Peace”. More than 50 years later, I reiterate some of that powerful lesson. In a season when many people sing carols praying for peace on earth, Dr. King shared a … [Read more...] about A Christmas lesson
Christmas wishes
Christmas shopping officially began on November 24, 2023, the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday. Gifts are now being purchased online and in malls across the USA. Children will be counting the gifts under Christmas trees. Many people will be in jewelry stores purchasing diamond rings for loved ones in hopes of future marriage. Many Christmas wishes will be … [Read more...] about Christmas wishes
Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee's annual big start to the holidays season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 16, 2023, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marks the start of the "25th Annual Festival of Lights." The event featured live performances from dancers, singers, and musicians from all around Milwaukee. The highlight was a visit … [Read more...] about Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
More than 100 Christmas trees are now on display at 'Community Spirit Park' decorated by local students Local students are helping Milwaukee get in the holiday spirit at Cathedral Square Park. Over the past ten days, more than 2,000 students from 90-plus schools have decorated Christmas trees at the park, renamed the 'Community Spirit Park' for the holiday season. … [Read more...] about More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park