Journey House will be hosting our 3rd Annual Community Halloween Spooktacular for families and children. We need HELP with a few donations to continue to make this event a success. Last year 603 people attended! Costume Contest Prizes All youth attending the Spooktacular will be able to participate in our Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded to a male and […]
Clarke Square
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UWM program nurtures Latino community leaders
More than 130 participants have graduated from the nine-month Latino Nonprofit Leadership Program during its first eight years.
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Neighborhood ambassador program moves parents ‘from W-2 to the workforce’
Twenty new neighborhood ambassadors are preparing for future jobs while leading community cleanup efforts in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West.
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Volunteer tutors needed for GED Classes – Spanish and English
Spanish-Speaking GED Tutors – Volunteer Tutors will help Spanish-speaking GED students prepare for the GED test. Tutoring can take place one-on-one or in a small-group setting. Areas of particular need are math and writing. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one hour per week. Available times include: Monday: 9-11am Tuesday: 5:30-7pm Wednesday: 9-11am Thursday: 5:30-7pm […]
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Rain can’t dampen Mexican Independence Day celebration on South Side
Despite a steady rain, thousands were on hand to celebrate during the 42nd annual UMOS Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival.
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Volunteer basketball coaches needed
Head & Assistant 5th Grade Girls– Must be available on Tuesdays/Thursdays for practices from 4:30-6pm. Saturday games will be played @ WCLL (1017 N. 12th Street) Assistant 5th Grade Boys- Must be available on Tuesdays/Thursdays for practices from 4:30-6pm. Saturday games will be played @ Davis Boys & Girls Club (1975 S 24th St) Head & Assistant […]
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South Side organizer does ‘a little bit of everything’ to improve quality of life
A new Safe & Sound organizer supported by the Zilber Family Foundation has begun going door to door in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West to enhance public safety.
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La Luz del Mundo opens violence prevention center on South Side
A new family services center will host support groups and offer educational opportunities intended to address domestic and street violence.
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South Side carnaval highlights diverse Latin cultures
Seventeen Latin countries showcased their unique cultures as the 2013 Latino Carnaval (parade) made its debut on the South Side.
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Hundreds flock to the grand opening of Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee Valley
The 24-acre park, between 27th and 37th streets, is part of a $25 million revitalization project that includes the building of trails, community gardens, a venue for public art and a natural habitat for all to enjoy.