Know Milwaukee
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Inside the Tripoli Shrine Center
Jan 25th, 2012 by Brian JacobsonFrom the top floor Billiards Room to the basement Egyptian Room, TCD takes an intimate look at this historic venue.
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Shops of Grand Avenue
Dec 3rd, 2011 by Natasha AndersonThe first year of the Creativity Works Here program has brought on a welcome change to the Shops of Grand Avenue.
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African World Festival
Nov 19th, 2011 by Natasha AndersonAlong with the summer celebration, African World Festival provides year-round programming and promotes civic engagement in Milwaukee's African-American community.
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Spreenkler Creative
Nov 4th, 2011 by Natasha AndersonStarting as a "meet-up" in 2006, Spreenkler Creative now assists college students to gain creative campaign work experience at their office in the Grand Avenue
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Milwaukee Public Theatre
Oct 28th, 2011 by Natasha AndersonFor 37 years, Milwaukee Public Theatre has made the arts accessible to everyone through original performances, workshops, and residencies.
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Art Milwaukee
Oct 20th, 2011 by Natasha AndersonArt Milwaukee strengthens Milwaukee's artistic community through empowering local artists and bringing social experiences through art.
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VETransfer
Oct 10th, 2011 by Natasha AndersonLocated in the Grand Avenue, VETransfer is the first organization of its kind where U.S. war veterans receive training to succeed as entrepreneurs.
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COA
Sep 20th, 2011 by Aaron KnappThe Children's Outing Association has been helping children, teens and adults gain the skills they need to get out of poverty for more than a century.
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ArtWorks – Empowering local youth
Aug 3rd, 2011 by Aaron KnappThe nonprofit uses art to help area teens build job experience, reclaim their communities, and find their voice.
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Outwords Books – An enclave for LGBT lit
Jul 27th, 2011 by Jeb EbbenOver the last 18 years, Outwords Books has built a strong and loyal community, helping Milwaukee's only LGBT bookstore weather a depressed economy and the ever-changing publishing industry.
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Creating diverse communities with Bethany Sanchez
Jul 20th, 2011 by Zach BuchheitThrough her work with the Milwaukee Fair Housing Council and a national network of nonprofits, Bethany Sanchez advocates for fair lending practices and helps empower home owners.
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CORE/El Centro – Healing mind, body and soul
Jul 6th, 2011 by Aaron KnappThe holistic healing center has formed a community of organizations and volunteers to serve low-income Milwaukeeans and instill a sense of camaraderie among marginalized populations.