College Possible seniors anticipate graduation at year-end celebration
May 9, 2013
With their college choices made, four students joined fellow College Possible seniors at a year-end graduation celebration.
New group aims to support Native American women, strengthen community
May 8, 2013
Five Native American professional women have formed an organization to mentor and support women and girls in their community.
Agape development director sees his job as ‘purveyor of hope’
May 7, 2013
Agape Community Center’s Al Luzi brings a personal touch and an appetite for service to Thurston Woods residents.
Study analyzes quality of Milwaukee after-school programs
May 6, 2013
One part of a multifaceted long-range study examining Milwaukee after-school programs is complete. Findings suggest ties between these programs and improvement in student social behavior, confidence and academic progress.
First Public Allies conference helps alumni, nonprofit leaders evolve
May 3, 2013
Public Allies Milwaukee’s first Evolving Leaders Conference invited current Allies, alumni and other nonprofit professionals to invest in their own growth for a day.
City Hall exhibit helps others walk in the shoes of child abuse victims
April 26, 2013
Donated children’s shoes hang in City Hall to represent the number of child abuse and neglect cases in Milwaukee County in 2011.
Community group seeks share of stadium funding for kids
April 26, 2013
Parents and students rallied to kick off the Fair Play campaign, which contends that if public funds are earmarked for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, a portion should be set aside to upgrade school recreational facilities countywide.
Milwaukee Rep connects students to their neighborhoods through arts
April 24, 2013
Students at Milwaukee’s North Division High School are learning about themselves, their history, and visual and spoken arts, thanks to an ambitious Milwaukee Repertory Theater program.
City nonprofit organizations shy away from residency debate
April 23, 2013
Ending the statewide residency requirement for city employees could have a huge impact on neighborhoods across the city of Milwaukee. Yet, few central city community organizations have taken an official stance on the issue.
Safe & Sound helps youths resist gangs
April 18, 2013
A survey of Safe & Sound participants in 21 Milwaukee neighborhoods confirmed that providing a ‘safe place’ for young people helps them stay out of gangs.