On Saturday, October 24, 2020, the Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club, 4834 N. 35th St., hosted a "Grocery Giveaway." The event featured the distribution of food boxes and other items to families in need during the pandemic. Residents were asked to meet in the parking lot of the club and were encouraged to wear their masks. There were 16 pallets of food and milk to distribute … [Read more...] about Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club host ‘Grocery Giveaway’
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African Diaspora Council hosts 4th Annual School Supply Drive
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the African Diaspora Council (ADC, formerly the African American Faculty and Staff Council) of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee held a presentation for their annual school supply drive. The ADC asked teachers and staff at UWM to bring in school supplies to donate to local schools for their students. This year's supplies were donated to … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council hosts 4th Annual School Supply Drive
Jay-Z’s Team ROC holds rally for Alvin Cole at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Jay-Z's social justice group Team ROC hosted a rally for the three victims of Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah; Alvin Cole, Jay Anderson, Jr., and Antonio Gonzales at Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St. Team ROC partnered with Until Freedom, and Gathering for Justice organized the rally for the family of Alvin Cole to bring attention to the … [Read more...] about Jay-Z’s Team ROC holds rally for Alvin Cole at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park
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’
Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive’
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted "Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive" a free shoes, boots, sweaters, jackets and clothes giveaway at 32nd and Lisbon Ave. After seeing two women this summer with no shoes on, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., CEO and Founder Dana World-Patterson (right photo, center) began collecting more than 400 pairs of … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive’
Brew City Cowboys host community clean-up
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, The Brew City Cowboys Resource Center, Inc., hosted a community clean-up at the corner of 36th Street and Fond du Lac Ave., by the Sherman Phoenix. The first 25 adults that showed up to volunteer received a free voucher for a turkey with all the trimmings. The clean-up was sponsored by The Milwaukee Times Newspaper and Infinity Lounge. … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys host community clean-up
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
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. presents ‘Come Alive October 5’
On Monday, October 5, 2020, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted "Come Alive October 5" at both their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. MLK Dr., and their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. The event was held to get individuals to register to vote for the upcoming presidential election on November 3, 2020. During the event MHSI also handed out … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. presents ‘Come Alive October 5’