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The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Announces $50,000 Donation and New Grand Opening Date
The Legacy Co-Working & Innovation Space receives major contribution from the Johnson Controls Foundation to continue completion of workspace for Chamber members and entrepreneurs.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Announces $300,000 Donation to Complete the Legacy Co-Working and Innovation Space
Philanthropist Chris Abele's generous donation to the Legacy Campaign will support a workspace and programmatic resources for Chamber members and entrepreneurs
Jan 30th, 2020 by African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout
Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2019 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
This year MANDIs celebrated its 20th year anniversary.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Vote For Best Group, People Helping City
You can vote for MANDI's "People's Choice Award," help a favorite non-profit win $1,000.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Legacy of Susan Lloyd
Retired Zilber Foundation leader oversaw $100 million investment in neighborhoods, still promotes social justice.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square
Residents and leaders have seen better planning, positive changes.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How An Immigrants’ Son Changed the City
Joe Zilber’s philanthropy is improving poor neighborhoods on north and south side.
Sep 23rd, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Family Foundation Executive Director Susan Lloyd to Step Down
Gina Stilp Named Executive Director as of July 5
Jun 27th, 2018 by Zilber Family Foundation
Experts Say More Funding Could Cut Crime
But local foundations say they can’t do it all, need government funding, too.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Fondy Park’s Grand Opening September 16
Public-private venture creates inner city park next to Fondy Market where concerts can be held.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Fear and Racism in America
Annual Summit on Milwaukee has frank, post-election discussion of race.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
10th Annual Henry W. Maier State of Milwaukee Summit Addresses Race Relations
Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the UWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Public/Private Consortium to Invest in the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
These investments build on increased demand for Y programs, expanded community partnerships and continuous improvements to the Y’s operating model.
Jun 29th, 2016 by YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
Crime Should Be “Number One” Issue
Panel of experts discusses research on racial inequality and violence in urban areas.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Wellness Center Starts Serving North Side
Center on 16th and North has first tenant, non-profit serving the disabled.
Aug 21st, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Zilber Family Foundation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Grants to Benefit Neighborhoods
The grants support the work of the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Zilber Family Foundation
How to Grow a Non-Profit
In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.
May 15th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds
City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Helping Police Build Neighborhoods
Fatima Benhaddou is the new program manager of police department's federally funded Building Neighborhood Capacity Program.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Can Wellness Center Revive North Avenue?
Groundbreaking for new center at 16th and North shows impact of Walnut Way's leadership.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Revamped Park Will Upgrade North Side
Improvements in Moody Park will improve quality of life in Amani neighborhood.
Dec 27th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Grants Support Visible Improvements in Neighborhoods
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation announced two grants that will improve the physical appearance and economic vitality of neighborhoods.
Sep 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation, Target, City Year Service Day Brings Color, Community to MPS’ Anna F. Doerfler School
Volunteers to Paint Playground, School Hallways for May 30 TARGET: Milwaukee Matters Event
May 27th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation Awards $100,000 to Neu-Life Community Development to Support Capital Improvements, Remodeling of Lindsay Heights Heights Location
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Neu-Life Community Development.
May 21st, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation Awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School Music Department
Community Partnerships, Student Performance Opportunities Instrumental In Program Success
Jan 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation Awards Fondy Food Center $100,000 to Support Strategic Plan, Neighborhood Access to Fresh Healthy Food
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation has awarded a two-year, $100,000 grant to Fondy Food Center in efforts to connect the Lindsay Heights neighborhood and Central City Milwaukee to fresh, locally-grown food on a larger scale.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Zilber Family Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation Announces Three-Year Grant to UNCOM
The Zilber Family Foundation announced today that it had awarded a three-year grant in the amount of $600,000 to United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Zilber Family Foundation
A Neighborhood On the Rise
Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.
Nov 28th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
