The annual May Day march for immigrant rights brought calls to end deportations, stop detaining people at local courthouses and provide undocumented Wisconsin college students tuition equity.
Clarke Square
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Journey House CEO receives women of influence award
It is our distinct pleasure to inform you that Dr. Michele Bria has been selected as a winner in the Milwaukee Business Journal’s annual Women of Influence awards program!! This program profiles Milwaukee-area women who are leaders in their fields and are making an impact in their professions and communities. These profiles will be published […]
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Special Report: Undocumented immigrants pay heavy price for minor offenses
Many undocumented immigrants from Milwaukee County who were deported as a result of the federal Secure Communities program were guilty of misdemeanor offenses, such as driving without a license, according to a new report.
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Mayor highlights “I Have A Dream” program in annual address
Mayor Tom Barrett recognized four sixth- and seventh-graders representing 52 middle-school students participating in the “I Have A Dream” college preparatory program in his State of the City address.
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Energy Assistance to southside neighborhood
Residents of Milwaukee’s Clarke Square Neighborhood were able to access a valuable program thanks to a partnership between the Southside Organizing Committee and the Social Development Commission (SDC). Energy Assistance Program staff from SDC spent last Saturday at the Southside Organizing Committee’s offices on S. Layton. There they helped 90 residents who were seeking to apply for […]
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Legislator seeks driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for undocumented residents
Several bills introduced recently in the Wisconsin legislature address the rights of undocumented residents.
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Volunteer adult volleyball referees needed!
Journey House is looking for Volunteer Adult Volleyball League Referees. Our referees promote sportsmanship and character development above all else. Will you help our community along in their journey? We are looking for Head Referees and Line Referees! Referees must be available Tuesdays between 6-8pm for our Adult Volleyball League Games. Games will be played at […]
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Favorite of 2013: Long-awaited Packers field opens in Mitchell Park
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during the past year. In the second of a three-part series, Reporter Edgar Mendez explains why his story about the Packers’ football field in Mitchell Park is his favorite of 2013. It was originally published on June 10.
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Journey House holiday opportunties
New Toy Donation Donate new toys for children from 1 to 11 years of age. Please drop off at Journey House (2110 W. Scott St.) by Friday, December 13th. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For other drop off arrangements or pick up arrangements, please contact Cherise Myers at […]
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Journey House Fashion Show
On October 26, 2013, Milwaukee’s Clarke Square neighborhood will become a fashion hot spot as Journey House presents its first fashion show, “Journey to the Runway, Dress to Give.” The event will take place from 6 -9:30 PM at the Journey House Center for Family Learning and Youth Athletics, 2110 West Scott Street, Milwaukee. All […]