Listen to music at Mi Casa Su Cafe; purchase plants in the Amani neighborhood; receive free housing resources; attend a food drive hosted by Food not Bombs MKE; and support vendors at the Square Plaza Market.
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Many barriers still exist to sickle cell disease treatment, such as lack of access to care and limited blood donations. Advocates and providers are trying to change that in Milwaukee.
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