Amani

Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route

But several other projects continue to move forward.

Canned Food Sculpture Exhibit Returns to Milwaukee Public Museum for Final Time

Vacant Northside Building Could Become Community Cafe

BLK Coffee part of a larger effort to create business hub.

Winners of 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 19, to honor student contest winners and community leader Andre Lee Ellis

AARP Wisconsin now accepting 2026 Community Challenge grant applications for Milwaukee area & statewide projects

Grants of up to $25,000 can help make Milwaukee and all WI communities more livable

Developers Plan 1,100 Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee

South side, north side, from high rise to single family, developers have lots of ideas. What will state fund?

Proposal Will Turn 40 Vacant Lots Into Homes

Effort would create affordable homes in seven blocks of Amani neighborhood.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Offers Free Meal Kits

Sherman Phoenix set to distribute turkeys, hams and side dishes Nov. 25. Several other giveaways planned.

Stolen Gun Leads City to Suspend Harambee Convenience Store

Safety concerns lead to unanimous council vote against Third Street Quick Mart.

City Issues 10-Day Suspension to Amani Gas Station

After two shootings, the Gas Depot will remain closed through Oct. 2.

Community Partners Host First-Ever Sleep Out & Readathon in Milwaukee

Effort will bring together advocacy and education, passion for literacy and family fun

Elizabeth Brown’s Long Journey to Her Own Home

Acts Housing helps her overcome 5 years of housing troubles, homelessness.

Local Businesses Awarded $100,000 in Grants

10 small businesses helped by new county economic development program.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses

The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation across Milwaukee County

Support Local Businesses and Shop Center Street on Saturday

CDA Names Frank Martinez as Deputy Director

Housing nonprofit’s staff grows to address racial inequalities and build homeownership opportunities in Milwaukee

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Dominican Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Britney Roberson

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

Moore, Booker, Adams, and Underwood Introduce Resolution Commemorating National Black Midwives Day

From 25 communities statewide, 52 entries advance in 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest

Canned food sculpture exhibit opens this weekend at Milwaukee Public Museum

Small grants program celebrates 10 years of big impact

Local foundations collaborate to support resident-led projects

Milwaukee County Outreach Team Going Door-to-Door Handing Out Narcan in High Overdose Areas

Program funded through multistate lawsuit against 4 pharmaceutical companies.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Milwaukee & West Allis projects among 8 WI winners of AARP grants aimed at making communities more livable for all

MPD launches the 2024 Operation Summer Guardian

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week With Communities Across the State June 1 – 9, 2024

45 Sites Selected for Affordable Homes for Early Childhood Educators

Aiming to address workforce shortage and create more Black and Latino homeowners.

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.

National Skilled Trades Day Program Highlights Need for Tradesmen and Minority Representation

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Southeastern Wisconsin’s Largest Home Transformation Weekend is Headed to the Amani Neighborhood August 16 and 17

Milwaukee Public Museum to Host Canned Food Exhibition CANstruction

Sculptures are designed and built by teams of local architects and engineers; food items are donated to area pantry following exhibition  

Milwaukee Mom Will Feed Hundreds on Christmas

Free meals for at least 275 families in 53206 neighborhood.

Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown

Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.

N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter

Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.

Committee recommends approval of street renaming in honor of Dr. Lester Carter

VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique

Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.

Firefighters, Teens Are Growing Greens In Shuttered Fire Station

Hydroponic gardens located at fire stations throughout the city will provide more than 25 pounds of lettuce and herbs per month.

Tony’s BBQ Owner Plans New Restaurant

Longtime restaurateur coming out of retirement to open fried fish and chicken joint on North Side.

Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend

Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.

Community Invited to Participate in Painting of New Cawker Park Mural

The park is soon to be renamed Al Jarreau Park in honor of the late great legendary musician born in Milwaukee.

Northwestern Mutual Contributes $3 Million To Home Ownership Efforts

Insurance company to fund two nonprofits: a land trust and home acquisition fund.

Survey Finds Many City Houses Need Repairs

Estimates total investment needed across 15 neighborhoods is $54 million.

Volunteers Clean Up Abandoned Building in Harambee

Part of a series of community clean-ups organized by county Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Announces Grand Opening of 13th District Clean-Up Series

Community invited to provide input on forthcoming Cawker Park murals

Local Businesses Win Fresh Food Grants

City funds help awardees pay for micro-farms, fresh food storage coolers and more.

City of Milwaukee Awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants

Amanda Clark Is Working To Improve Amani Neighborhood

Dominican Center housing coordinator works to empower residents.

Hydroponics Programming Expanding in Amani

Partners will offer ‘Growing Food for Food Sustainability and Health & Mental Wellness’ to Amani and Milwaukee residents at Dominican Center

New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning

Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.

Not Fooling Around, Upper East Bar Opens April 1

All-night drink specials on tap for return of East Side watering hole.

Milwaukee Parks Foundation Launches Resident-Led Park Activation Fund

Foundation calls for residents to submit requests for park projects up to $10,000

Event Space Planned for Near West Side

The Amani Place would open as community hub, welcoming guests of all ages.

Amani United’s New President Charts Course For Neighborhood

First up for Elizabeth Brown is updating revitalization plan, then landing a grocery store.

City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes

Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.

Sierra Club Great Waters Group honors Richard Diaz as 2022 Environmental Hero

New Fast Food Restaurant for North Side

Dorsey's Pizza and Chicken at 27th and Burleigh to open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night meals.

Northwestern Mutual Strengthens Milwaukee’s Cultural Scene with Nearly $3 Million in Grants

Company contributes $1.5 million to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Powering Milwaukee Campaign

AARP to kick off Pedestrian Safety Month by inviting public to 2 free events with renowned innovator, author Oct. 5-6

Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip on Milwaukee

City ranks second worst among big cities, with many barriers to overcoming poverty.

Northwestern Mutual Invests $1.7 Million to Strengthen Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Grants will support community-led revitalization in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way

United Way Invests in Dominican Center through Racial Equity Fund

Generous gift will provide three years of funding, expand capacity of organization serving residents in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood

Dominican Center to Host Green & Growing

June 26th fundraising luncheon at the Wisconsin Club will also honor key members of the Amani Community

City Says 10,000 Homes Goal On Track

But advocates say the issue is more complicated than simply building the homes.

2022 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

25 projects cover entire city, range from big to small.

City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants

Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.

Dominican Center Offers Garden of Opportunities

Agriculture center and hydroponics lab helps Amani residents create indoor gardens.

U.S. House Committee Comes to Milwaukee

Investigating housing inequities, barriers to home ownership residents face.

City Doula Program Focusing On 53206

Program is an effort to reduce infant mortality rates.

‘Farming for the Future’

DC teams up with residents, FullCircle26, Inc., to bring hydroponics to Amani

Program Helps Parents Teach Pre-School Kids

Parents of Pre-School Youngsters helps local parents provide home instruction.

Amani Neighborhood Plan Promotes Change

Block-by-block program repairing homes, helping build neighborhood pride.

Church Offers Free Mental Health Services

‘Jesus and therapy will meet the need’ at Invisible Reality Ministries, 2700 N. 54th St.

City Sold 249 Foreclosed Homes in 2021

But hundreds of homes remain in city ownership awaiting your bid.

How To Save The City, One Block At a Time

Study evaluates challenges, successes with Northwestern Mutual's Amani project.

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Six Adult Education Programs In Milwaukee

Offering reading instruction, GED preparation and more.

Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides

About one in 10 Black youths in the state report having attempted suicide.

Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval

Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support

Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.

Amani United Leader Voted Out

The recent president of the neighborhood organization was impeached.

Dominican Center Receives Grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

The $32.5k grant will allow Dominican Center to work with Legal Aid Society to offer housing assistance to Amani Residents

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.

Meet Amani’s Newest Ambassador

Maricha Harris is the new executive director of the Dominican Center.

Dominican Center Director Was A Quiet Force

Sister Patricia Rogers retires after years of leadership in Amani neighborhood.

Milwaukee Native Maricha Harris to lead Amani’s Dominican Center

Could Guaranteed Income Close Racial Wealth Gap?

Wisconsin cities, including Milwaukee, are participating in guaranteed income pilot program.

Youth Strive to Make Change in Amani

Earn & Learn participants working as community organizers at Dominican Center in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood

Federal Ban On Evictions Extended

Until July 31. What you need to know.

Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded

Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts

Northwestern Mutual Contributes $1.9 Million to Amplify Neighborhood Revitalization

Grants will support ongoing efforts focused on housing, safety and education

Dominican Center to Host Virtual Event to Celebrate 25 Years in Amani

June 3 event will also honor Sr. Patricia Roger’s 10 years of service to the organization and to the Amani community

What You Need To Know About Eviction Process

Experts offer tips for renters.

Community Organizations Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy

A southside group is emphasizing informed choice, answering questions.