Public Housing Residents Take New Tack In Getting HACM’s Attention
Members of Common Ground campaign have tried repeatedly to speak at agency's board meetings.
May 9th, 2024
Sherrie Tussler’s Innovative Approach to Fighting Hunger
Head of Hunger Task Force will retire after 26 years on the job.
Mar 24th, 2024
FlexRide Sees Surging Demand, Uncertain Future
Service connects urban residents to suburban jobs, but funding is scheduled to run out.
Mar 15th, 2024
MPS Program Prepares Students for Careers That ‘Don’t Exist Yet’
Junior Achievement partners on new program at Bay View and Marshall high schools.
Jan 24th, 2024
Residents Form Development Group to Support Affordable Housing
EmprUve focuses its efforts on homeownership and community revitalization.
Jan 2nd, 2024
Jesús Salas Documents Legacy of State’s Farmworkers
A new memoir by Latino leader who helped organize farmworkers movement in Wisconsin.
Dec 29th, 2023
Resource Center Provides Support To Renters, Landlords
Pandemic-induced creation works to connect those with issues to proper resources.
Dec 21st, 2023
New Name, Same Mission for Nonprofit
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin now called Rooted & Rising - Washington Park, but still addressing poverty.
Nov 29th, 2023
Toy Dimension Store Owner Fights To Keep Business Alive
Collectibles store owner suffered back-to-back strokes.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Milwaukee Gets National Award for Collaborative Housing Program
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Aug 28th, 2023
Summer Music Camp Teaches Milwaukee Students
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teaches new ways to play at MPS' Doerfler School.
Aug 20th, 2023
Where To Find Free and Discounted School Supplies
And how you can help by contributing materials or donating money.
Aug 6th, 2023
Career Historian Will Lead Bronzeville Center for the Arts
In new role, Robert Parker plans to celebrate African American art, history and culture.
Aug 5th, 2023
Group Offering $40,000 In Grants For Northwest Side Initiatives
African American Roundtable builds its own participatory budgeting initiative.
Aug 1st, 2023
Survey Finds Many City Houses Need Repairs
Estimates total investment needed across 15 neighborhoods is $54 million.
Jul 1st, 2023
Milwaukee County Rental Assistance Program Enters Freeze Tuesday
New applications will be halted, a strategy to avoid committing more resources than are available.
Jun 16th, 2023
Amanda Clark Is Working To Improve Amani Neighborhood
Dominican Center housing coordinator works to empower residents.
Jun 9th, 2023
Former Inmate Helping Those Leaving Incarceration
After spending 20 years in prison for homicide, Ed Hennings is focused on giving back.
May 26th, 2023
2,000 MPS Students Go Around The Globe Through World Fair
Private donors bring United Nations project to 16 schools.
May 11th, 2023
Housing Authority Residents Demand Investigation
Common Ground hopes to help residents of city's public housing authority.
Apr 28th, 2023
Where Struggling Renters Can Get Help
Many organizations in Milwaukee provide assistance.
Apr 15th, 2023
Free Home Repair Organization Receives $1 Million Grant
Revitalize Milwaukee secures federal grant, continues to scale up services.
Mar 23rd, 2023
Housing Authority Has Waitlist Three Times Larger Than Its Affordable Housing Supply
Individuals who qualify should still apply, as some lists operate as lotteries.
Mar 3rd, 2023
Black Arts MKE Teaches Students Black History With Interactive Show
February production at Marcus Center brought students on stage to learn and perform.
Mar 3rd, 2023
How Nonprofit Saves Neighborhoods, Creates Jobs For Formerly Incarcerated People
Ezekiel CDC utilizes minority contractors to rehabilitate homes, provide construction job training.
Feb 24th, 2023
Outwoken Tea Seeks to Better the Planet
Aureal Ojeda's company at 43rd and Lincoln sources its tea from small farms in developing countries.
Feb 22nd, 2023
New Program Targets Home Appraisal Bias
Fair Housing Council creates outreach campaign to battle housing discrimination.
Feb 16th, 2023
Community First Builds Development Team
Nonprofit hires two new developers to help build affordable housing projects.
Feb 8th, 2023
Predatory Landlords Buying Up Milwaukee Properties
Study finds out-of-state landlords now own 23% of rental houses in majority Black wards.
Feb 5th, 2023
Rental Assistance Funds Still Available for County Residents
8 places where struggling renters can get help.
Jan 29th, 2023
Amani United’s New President Charts Course For Neighborhood
First up for Elizabeth Brown is updating revitalization plan, then landing a grocery store.
Jan 19th, 2023
Helping Area Nonprofits Grow and Work Together
Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin has been doing this since 1997.
Jan 11th, 2023
Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts
But groups pushing forward on effort to create 5,000 new homeowners of color.
Jan 6th, 2023
SDC Restructures Research Arm To Focus on Racism, Poverty
New institute marks a return to the roots of the Social Development Commission.
Dec 30th, 2022
Call 211 For Shelter From the Cold
Impact 211 offers free help, connects county residents to warming rooms, housing resources.
Dec 28th, 2022
Retired Teacher Thomas Wild Stays Connected to Riverside Students
'Him believing in me changed the entire trajectory of my life,' says Ald. Khalif Rainey.
Dec 21st, 2022
Milwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless
Amid freezing temperatures, it's way over capacity. More shelters needed.
Dec 4th, 2022
Keith Stanley Reflects on a Changing City
'It's a bittersweet feeling," Near West Side Partners leader says as he leaves for job in Charlotte.
Nov 23rd, 2022
Ernesto Chacon Will Be Honored For His Advocacy for Milwaukee’s Latino Community
UW-Milwaukee will honor civil rights leader.
Oct 13th, 2022
Leaders Think They Can Eliminate Long-Term Homelessness in Milwaukee
The average length of time a family experiences homelessness in Milwaukee is already down 60%.
Oct 7th, 2022
Competition Will Award Scholarships To Creators of Voter Turnout Campaigns
Nonpartisan effort led by Greater Together and Souls to the Polls. Open to all.
Oct 5th, 2022
Group Will Provide Free Legal Counsel To Those Facing Debt Collectors
Legal Action wins grant to provide support to low-income residents facing small claims court actions.
Sep 30th, 2022
Near West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work
Coalition of anchor institutions works to improve neighborhoods west of Downtown.
Sep 29th, 2022
No Shortage of Opportunities For Youth To Serve Community
New County Youth Commission, Transit Advisory Board joins long list of organizations engaging youth in their community
Sep 21st, 2022
Elmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA
Moore formerly ran Scale Up Milwaukee, now he's serving in the governor's cabinet.
Sep 16th, 2022
Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip on Milwaukee
City ranks second worst among big cities, with many barriers to overcoming poverty.
Sep 10th, 2022
Mediate Milwaukee Helps Tenants and Landlords
“They help us find common ground,’ says landlord of unique nonprofit.
Sep 7th, 2022
How to Get a Landlord to Make Repairs
Best procedure to follow and local resources to help you.
Aug 31st, 2022
Group Wants Limit On Time Eviction Records Public
Legal Action of Wisconsin petitioned state Supreme Court for rule change in March.
Aug 19th, 2022
Has ‘Right To Shelter’ Initiative Worked?
Housing advocates say programs need more funding to have an impact.
Aug 5th, 2022
Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations
Marketing campaign aims at increasing vaccinations among children and seniors.
Jul 28th, 2022
Aurora Studying Racial Inequities in Clinical Trials
Researchers will look at racial makeup of COVID-19 trials.
Jul 21st, 2022
Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses
Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual invested millions in minority-led businesses in Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022
How Victor Amaya Became a Data Wonk
Immigrant and former educator becomes new leader of nonprofit Data You Can Use.
Jul 13th, 2022
Organization Reaches Youth Through Hip-Hop, Chess
Your Move MKE is focused on teaching young people self awareness, discipline and leadership
Jul 8th, 2022
Milwaukee Company Sells Allergen-Free Baking Mixes
The Pink Bakery sells cookie and brownie mixes nationwide.
Jun 24th, 2022
Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District
Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.
Jun 12th, 2022
How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder
2nd and 3rd districts, formerly held by Mayor Johnson and Nik Kovac, now lack representation.
Jun 9th, 2022
New Neighborhood House Director Wants to Empower Residents, Youths
"I want to make Milwaukee better because Milwaukee made me better."
Jun 2nd, 2022
Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending
African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.
May 28th, 2022
City Says 10,000 Homes Goal On Track
But advocates say the issue is more complicated than simply building the homes.
May 27th, 2022
How To Check Your Landlord’s Background
Renters union offers tips for finding your landlord's rental, eviction history.
May 20th, 2022
City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots
Impact of redlining, restrictive covenants, disinvestment still felt today.
May 14th, 2022
Group Works To Get More Black Residents Into Nature
Nearby Nature Milwaukee seeks to diversify outdoor recreation, environmentalism.
May 12th, 2022
Maroon Calabash Works to Prevent Black Maternal Deaths
Reproductive justice nonprofit formed in 2016 in response to city’s high death rate.
May 8th, 2022
Willie Hines Jr. Finds Opportunity to Give Back at Housing Authority
Hines is the first African American leader of the agency, and a former resident of public housing.
Apr 15th, 2022
Acts Housing Expanding After Record Breaking Year
Local non-profit helps first time homebuyers with financing and rehabbing.
Apr 8th, 2022
Meet the Black Diaspora Symphony Orchestra
Milwaukee ensemble gives a central place to music from Black Diaspora.
Mar 27th, 2022
Sherman Phoenix Foundation Leader Takes Charge
Stacia Thompson a change agent with an ‘entrepreneurial mindset.’
Mar 23rd, 2022
Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime
If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.
Mar 13th, 2022
City Braces For Fallout From January’s Eviction Wave
Berrada Properties Management Inc. filed more than 1,000 evictions in a matter of weeks.
Mar 11th, 2022
Habitat for Humanity Program Nurtures Homeownership
Program makes homeowning accessible and encourages community ties.
Mar 4th, 2022
Hope House Expands Effort to Combat Homelessness
Non-profit now managing St. Catherine Residence on East Side.
Feb 27th, 2022
Program Helps Parents Teach Pre-School Kids
Parents of Pre-School Youngsters helps local parents provide home instruction.
Feb 19th, 2022
Amani Neighborhood Plan Promotes Change
Block-by-block program repairing homes, helping build neighborhood pride.
Feb 8th, 2022
Pandemic Transforming How People Worship
Ministers, churches adapt. 'It’s especially tough for people who are single.’
Feb 7th, 2022
City Grants Supporting New Homes in Josey Heights
Lender, developer working with city to help working people build homes.
Jan 27th, 2022
10 Places To Shelter From the Cold
Helping the homeless or anyone in need of shelter from below-zero wind chill.
Jan 25th, 2022
15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid
But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.
Jan 24th, 2022
Legal Program Helps People Fight Evictions
Legal Aid Society’s Right to Counsel program helps low-income county residents.
Jan 9th, 2022
30 Years of Serving the Homeless
Started in 1991, Repairers of the Breach serves 80 people per day.
Jan 1st, 2022
9 Ways To Help Others For Holidays
Toys for Tots, Holiday Giving Tree Program, turkey donations and more.
Dec 16th, 2021
Landlord Helps Tenant Get Rental Assistance, Instead of Evicting
The landlord waited months for rental assistance, not wanting to evict her tenant.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Toy Dimension Imperiled After Owner Suffers Strokes
Henry Smith's shop has fallen behind on bills as he recovers from strokes, surgeries.
Oct 18th, 2021
Artist Captured Black Women’s Experience of Summer 2020
Rosy Petri created a multi-media project of oral history and accompanying fabric portraits.
Oct 15th, 2021
Amani United Leader Voted Out
The recent president of the neighborhood organization was impeached.
Oct 13th, 2021
Has Homelessness Declined In Milwaukee?
Report finds huge decline. Those on front lines see different trend.
Sep 25th, 2021
Mekong Cafe Hurt By Power Outage
Outpouring of community support helps small family business serving southeast Asian food.
Aug 21st, 2021
A Home for Gay, Trans, Black and Non-Binary People
The Brave Green Wave Trybe creating co-op housing for an under-served population.
Aug 15th, 2021
Resources for Milwaukee Homeowners, Prospective Buyers
Resources for first time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments.
Jun 4th, 2021
Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose
One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.
May 13th, 2021
National Eviction Moratorium Could Soon End
Federal judge struck down original order. The Justice Department is appealing the ruling.
May 6th, 2021
Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission
Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.
Apr 23rd, 2021
Arts Group Led to Black Restaurant Week
BlankSpace MKE, an artist cooperative, promotes Black arts and culture.
Apr 19th, 2021
Local Filmmaker Puts City in Spotlight
Documentary ‘The Heartland’ explores barriers Black children face growing up.
Apr 17th, 2021
A Child’s Autism Inspires Children’s Book
Local mother writes “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism,” to give her daughter a voice.
Mar 7th, 2021
‘There Are No Throwaway People’
Sister MacCanon Brown’s mission to serve homeless residents.
Feb 26th, 2021
9 Things About Affordable Homes Program
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications for first-time homebuyers.
Feb 19th, 2021
Popular Milwaukee DJ Publishes Book
Tyrone Miller, aka DJ Bizzon, is author of the 'Hal Leonard DJ Method.’
Jan 30th, 2021
Program Teaches Tenants Rights for Renters
Rent For Success gives renters information and practical advice for safely renting in Milwaukee.
Jan 15th, 2021
Community Leaders Lament Jacob Blake Decision
Dismay over Kenosha County DA choosing not to charge officer who shot Blake.
Jan 9th, 2021
Housing Advocates Prepare For End of Eviction Moratorium
With no extension in sight, advocates are scrambling for solutions to an expected tidal wave of evictions.
Dec 18th, 2020
Housing Funding Lacking Despite ‘Right To Shelter’
Ending homelessness in Milwaukee County will require additional resources.
Dec 17th, 2020
Hoops Earrings Portraits Get National Attention
Local artist Nicole Acosta does photos and stories of women wearing earrings and project went viral.
Dec 12th, 2020
Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business
Sherry Green baked cookies for others during the pandemic, then people started buying them.
Dec 11th, 2020
Election Over, Activists Prepare To Hold Officials Accountable
"It is expected that we are going to stop paying attention now that the election is over, so we have to pay extra attention."
Dec 4th, 2020
Homeless Sanctuary Needs More Volunteers
Amid pandemic, MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary handling triple the number of homeless people.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Museum Seeks to Address “Whiteness” Barrier
Milwaukee Art Museum’s new curator of community dialogue wants to break down barriers to people of color.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Ko-Thi Founder Is Still Active
'Mama Ferne' Caulker retired but still advises troupe, works on her memoir.
Nov 15th, 2020
How George Hinton Rose to Leadership
CEO of Social Development Commission was high school dropout, one of 14 children.
Nov 11th, 2020
Emergency Fund Helps MATC Students
Fast Fund helps students with unexpected school, housing, food and gas expenses.
Oct 21st, 2020
WHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented
Joaquín Altoro decided early in his career he wanted to be the 'Banker of the Underrepresented.'
Oct 8th, 2020
North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity
North Side Rising gives north siders a voice for climate and economic equality.
Sep 18th, 2020
Homeless Providers Brace For The Worst
Quarantine requirements, more living on streets, complicate the problem.
Sep 7th, 2020
Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Enacted
Evictions are halted until the end of the year for renters that lost income during the pandemic.
Sep 3rd, 2020
Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting
Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.
Aug 28th, 2020
Pandemic Aid Programs Are Failing Us
One man's story of resilience, navigating unemployment during COVID-19.
Aug 13th, 2020
City Steers $15 Million More to Help Renters
Funding from federal CARES Act will help meet surging demand for rental assistance payments.
Aug 11th, 2020
Black Women Feel Left Out of BLM Leadership
Activists say they've been ignored and left out of decision making.
Aug 7th, 2020
Rental Assistance Program Continues to Face Challenges
Some applicants have received rental aid, but most still await assistance.
Aug 2nd, 2020
Agencies Struggle With Demand for Rent Assistance
Tens of thousands have applied for rental assistance since the eviction ban expired.
Jul 16th, 2020
SDC Deluged With Rental Assistance Requests
24,000 have filed applications, Social Development Commission has processed just 154.
Jul 9th, 2020
24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area
Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.
Jul 1st, 2020
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020
Local Faith Communities Adapt to Epidemic
Online prayers, services via Facebook Live, posting sermons on YouTube.
Mar 29th, 2020
Residents Rally for Clean Drinking Water
Coalition On Lead Emergency pushes for action, some city officials pledge to help.
Nov 1st, 2019
