Amani

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

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

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

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

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

Dominican Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Britney Roberson

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

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 & 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

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

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  

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

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.

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

Community invited to provide input on forthcoming Cawker Park murals

City of Milwaukee Awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants

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

Milwaukee Parks Foundation Launches Resident-Led Park Activation Fund

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

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

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

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

‘Farming for the Future’

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

Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval

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

Milwaukee Native Maricha Harris to lead Amani’s Dominican Center

Youth Strive to Make Change in Amani

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

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

Dominican Center Awarded Neighborhood Grant to Support Racial Equity

$2,500 gift is in support of organizations creating more inclusive communities

Northwestern Mutual making an impact in Milwaukee neighborhoods

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2020

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates Nearly $2 Million Investment to Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Funding will support nonprofits in achieving resident goals

R.A. Stevens Family Foundation Grants Dominican Center $10,000 for Immediate COVID-19 Relief in Amani Neighborhood

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2020 State of the City Speech

Potawatomi Hotel Casino, February 10, 2020 As Prepared for Delivery

Dominican Center Welcomes Project Director Denisha Tate-McAlister

Tate-McAlister brings more than 25 years of nonprofit experience to the Dominican Center.

Celebrating the Life of Quanita ‘Tay’ Jackson

"Tay was a talented rapper and vocalist who used her art to spread a message of love and light."

Beyond the Book Bag Carnival this Friday at 4pm

Since this is a back to school celebration, the first 500 attendees will receive a free book bag.

After one year of uncertainty, a win for the Amani neighborhood

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey July 3, 2019

Dominican Center Named Finalist for Impact100 Greater Milwaukee’s $100k Grant

DC would use the grant to continue revitalization in the Amani Neighborhood of Milwaukee

Senator Taylor Acknowledges Clean Communities Week

Senator Taylor looks forward to the week’s remaining events including Thursday’s Hemp Small Business and Financing Session with State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Pillar Partner Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus Tiny Tim Ticket Program Participating Organizations Announced

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Invests Nearly $3.4 Million to Foster Thriving Neighborhoods and Educational Success

Funding aims to strengthen local communities, enrich education through supportive programming

City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Partners with Local Trauma Surgeons to Empower Community to ‘Stop the Bleed’

Stop the Bleed is a national campaign to train bystanders for emergencies.

Safe & Sound Kicks off Annual Event, A Night to Unite: Celebrating Neighborhood Champions

A Night to Unite features a cocktail hour, raffle and live auction, dinner, and an awards program.

Northwestern Mutual Invests $600,000 in Discovery World Expansion

Funds will advance the organization’s educational initiatives and community impact

Kohl’s Donates $1 Million to Susan G. Komen Wisconsin

Donation broadens access to crucial breast cancer resources for Milwaukee women

The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announces events through December 2017

The fall/winter 2017 calendar of events

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grants $1 Million to Local Nonprofits

Fifteen Milwaukee organizations to receive funds from the Foundation

Northwestern Mutual Backs Milwaukee Neighborhoods With More Than $1 Million in Grants

Donations fund community programs that contribute to safe, healthy neighborhoods

Historic MPS school celebrates 105th anniversary

Auer Avenue Community School preparing for anniversary event and alumni reunion

Milwaukee County Parks Back-to-Back Winners at MANDI Awards

Johnsons Park Wins MANDI Award for Revitalization Efforts Spearheaded by Center for Resilient Cities, Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Parks

Edgar Lin Receives Last Minute Endorsement of Assembly Representative LaTonya Johnson

Asks Neighbors for their Vote on August 9

Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements

Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race

Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton endorses Milwaukee Co. District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election

“I am proud to endorse John Chisholm for another four-year term and look forward to continuing to partner with him in making our neighborhoods safer and stronger,” said Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

A Book Can Take You Anywhere at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s July Neighborhood Night

Northwestern Mutual partners with Museum to offer free admission July 21

Foundation’s Nohl Fund grants $338,000 toward area arts programs

The Mary L. Nohl fund has made grants of more than $7 million since 2001 in support of visual arts and arts education in the metropolitan area.

500 Fathers needed to stand up against violence, set positive tone for Milwaukee

“If we are united we can stand together and bring positive change to Milwaukee.”

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16

Northwestern Mutual Foundation partners with Museum to offer free admission and special activities

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announces events through August 2016

Following is the summer 2016 calendar of events at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2016 Winners Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Amani Neighborhood Soars with Recognitions in Three Award Categories

Amani Neighborhood and Milwaukee County to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of Moody Park

A $2 million investment, the design of the new Moody Park recognizes the intergenerational diversity of the surrounding neighborhood and seeks to weave together different assets to foster community cohesion.

COA Youth & Family Centers Awarded $15,000 Let’s Play Construction Grant From Dr Pepper Snapple and National Non-Profit KaBOOM!

The grant is part of Let’s Play, a community partnership led by Dr Pepper Snapple to get kids and families active nationwide.

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College

Supervisor Bowen Applauds Raids of Violent Criminals

Announces Resident Leadership Conference on July 26 to Address Quality of Life Issues

Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC Announces Assembly #3 in 4-MONTH Atonement Discussions

Historic Awareness Meetings held at Wisconsin Black Historical Society

Listening to Mitchell, an interactive public art project of image and sound by Sonja Thomsen and Adam Carr, coming to Milwaukee’s Historic Mitchell Street

Seven block temporary public artwork excavates street’s present through the act of listening

Milwaukee Awarded $25,000 Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund Grant to Implement Artistic Board-up Initiative

Grant Funds, Provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Will Support a New “Impact Volunteering” Initiative to Address Vacant Foreclosed Houses in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood

New community clinic to open in Amani neighborhood

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Marquette University’s School of Nursing will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new primary care clinic on Friday at the COA Goldin Center in the 7th Aldermanic District.

Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address

Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building

Youth Council awards $100,000 for Milwaukee youth programs

The City of Milwaukee Youth Council has allocated $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to six agencies that will use the money for initiatives ranging from health improvement and job skills training, to planting community gardens and preparing Milwaukee youth for college.