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
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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
Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center hosts annual Christmas party
Royalty Johnson (top photo, left) and Kenneatha-Faye Young (top photo, right) pause with Lea Kyle-Lewis (top photo, center) founder and CEO of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., during Our Daily Bread’s annual Christmas party at the Villard Library, 5190 N. 35th St., on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The family of each participating child received a gift bag full of … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center hosts annual Christmas party
Brew City Cowboys ride door-to-door to bring Christmas to those in need
On Saturday, December 18, 2021, the Brew City Cowboys along with West Care Foundation, Beulah Family Homestead and the Milwaukee Police Mounted Patrol Unit, passed out Christmas toys and turkeys on horseback. The Cowboys were escorted from 3rd and Wright, east to Humboldt and North Avenue, then North through the neighborhoods to Keefe Avenue and then to MLK Dr., and finally … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys ride door-to-door to bring Christmas to those in need
Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center hosts Christmas Toys Giveaway
Volunteers at the Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center stood ready to assist with a Christmas Toy Giveaway on December 18, 2021. Approximately 220 children aged 10 and under received a Christmas gift, had the opportunity to stock up on food staples, were read stories and had their pictures taken courtesy of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. Sponsors included The … [Read more...] about Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center hosts Christmas Toys Giveaway
Thank You For Helping Us Feed 250 Families!
Thank You to all our volunteers... ...And our event sponsors... ---For helping us feed 250 families! … [Read more...] about Thank You For Helping Us Feed 250 Families!