Clarke Square

VIA CDC Celebrates 30 Years at Silver City Fest and Expands to Clarke Square

Festival draws 1,000+ neighbors to celebrate culture, community pride, and VIA CDC’s next chapter

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service names Edgar Mendez managing editor following national search

A longtime NNS reporter and Milwaukee native, Mendez brings deep community connections and editorial leadership to his new role.

Clarke Square Neighborhood Responds to Traffic Casualties with Strength and Beauty

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Appoints Adam J. Peck Board President and Welcome Three New Trustees: Devin Hayes of Michael Best, Retired VP of MillerCoors Jim Meier, and Community Volunteer Cheryl Walker

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Statement on 2025-26 Wisconsin State Legislative Session and Committee Selection

The Bridge Project Receives Major Private Donation, Opens Applications for 22 Expectant Mothers

Along with recent City of Milwaukee program funding, The Bridge Project will now support a total of 122 mothers with cash transfers for three years

The Zilber Family Foundation Announces A Third Year of Funding For The Bridge Project

Through a $350,000 funding allocation from the City of Milwaukee, the Zilber Family Foundation will support a third year of cash transfers for The Bridge Project participants

Mitchell Clarke Friends Group To Host Community Cookout

Event to Celebrate, Educate Residents on the Domes Redevelopment Proposal

Supervisors Gómez-Tom, Martinez Applaud Shakespeare in the City Events with Spanish Interpretation

The Bridge Project Distributes First of Several Rounds of Funds to Pregnant Individuals in Milwaukee

Unconditional cash program takes first step in empowering low-income, pregnant individuals

Zilber Family Foundation and The Bridge Project Introduce City’s First Unconditional Cash Program for Moms and Babies

Innovative program to empower 100 eligible low-income pregnant individuals in Milwaukee through financial assistance

Zilber Family Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to Milwaukee Nonprofits

Sustaining affordable housing and cultivating community development continues to be a key priority

Zilber Family Foundation Awards $2.2 Million in Grants to Milwaukee Nonprofits

Ensuring affordable housing and fostering community development remains a fundamental focus

Zilber Family Foundation Awards $3.7M in Grants to Milwaukee Nonprofits

Economic development through food access a key focus

César E. Chávez Day celebration happening Friday at City Hall

Big Clean MKE to beautify neighborhoods citywide this Saturday

Milwaukee’s Community Organizations to Host a Voter Community Forum

Local community-driven organizations will bring speakers from a variety of political backgrounds to help educate voters before Election Day

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Reflects on County Board Service

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Urges County to Apply for State Funds to Repair Mitchell Park Domes

Jane’s Walk MKE is back with 15 neighborhood walks in 2021

Take five, get outside, and breathe with Jane’s Walk MKE

Zilber Family Foundation announces $1.7M in grants

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Seeking South Side Artist(s) for Mural on National Ave Clinic

Sixteenth Street commissions mural on new National Ave Clinic to celebrate vibrancy and multi-cultural identity of National Avenue Corridor community

Zilber Family Foundation announces $1.8M in grants

Charter Communications Outlines Additional $100,000 Contribution to Support the City of Milwaukee and its Residents

Zilber Foundation Commits $3 Million in Funding to Support COVID-19 Response

First round of grants to support current grantees and immediate COVID-19 response efforts in Milwaukee and Hawaii.

LISC Milwaukee and Safe & Sound to Host the 71st Crime Prevention Awards on February 5, 2020

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.5 Million in Grants to Improve the Quality of Life in the Neighborhoods

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.02 Million in Grants to Enhance the Wellbeing of Individuals, Families, and Neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Since 2008, the Foundation has invested more than $50 million in improving the quality of life in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, and Layton Boulevard West through the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative.

Milwaukee-Based Artists Janelle and Matthew Gramling Announce Inaugural Collaborative Collection & Gallery Exhibition

“Persistent Object” debuts Friday, June 21 at Between Two Galleries in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point Neighborhood

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2019 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

This year MANDIs celebrated its 20th year anniversary.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Releases Rendering of New School

The projected cost of the new school is between $20 million and $25 million.

La Catrina de Villa selected as winner in Clarke Square Small Business Competition

In addition to the cash prize sponsored by the Zilber Family Foundation, La Catrina de Villa will receive support from WWBIC in form of business classes and technical assistance.

Zilber Family Foundation Executive Director Susan Lloyd to Step Down

Gina Stilp Named Executive Director as of July 5

Planning Underway for “Our Town” Grant, Artist-In-Residence Selected

Collaboration Selected by NEA to be housed at MPL Mitchell Street Branch

WHEDA Awards Seven Milwaukee-area Projects $3.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

31 projects expected to create more than 1,000 affordable housing units statewide

NEWaukee Announces Projects Chosen to Pitch at The Big Impact

A Crowdfunded Pitch Event Benefiting Community Projects

Mungo Creative Group Leases Space on S. 2nd Street

Founders 3 Real Estate Services Recent Transactions

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.03 Million in Grants to Benefit Milwaukeeans

The grants support organizations working to address the causes and consequences of poverty.

Milwaukee Recreation Prepares Ice Rink at Burnham Playfield

Grand opening & ribbon cutting set for Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m.

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $2.19 Million in Grants to Benefit Milwaukeeans

The 27 grants support local efforts to meet basic needs and enhance personal safety, increase access to social and economic opportunity, and improve the quality of community life.

Erick Ledesma Selected as Artist in Residence for Cesar E. Chavez Drive Summer Initiative

Ledesma will create five to seven new pieces of art, including public artwork that will be installed along the corridor.

More People to Grown Their Own Food

May 13th will launch nation’s largest garden-building event

Celebrating the Past, Building the Future: Milwaukee Celebrates César E. Chávez Day with Plans for Chávez Plaza

The festivity will feature speeches from local leaders and project plans for the continued construction of Chávez Plaza.

Riverworks selected for 2017 Mini Block Build MKE

During the Mini Block Build, volunteers and community partners will come together to enhance – for free – several homes via small repairs, as well as beautification and landscaping projects.

12th District neighborhood selected for 2017 Block Build MKE

Revitalize Milwaukee initiative will bring FREE improvements to properties

15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood

“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)

MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda to Create Shared, Inclusive Vision for Downtown, Adjacent Neighborhoods

Local leaders call on community to shape vision, priorities and strategies of Action Agenda

Free Weekend Includes Indoor Art Fair at The Domes May 21-22

The Show Dome and art fair will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Sisters Give Back to South Side Community

Two sisters raised on Milwaukee’s South Side are giving back to their community, merging health and art in a unique project on Chavez Drive

Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy Romo West Announces “Sleepover Saturday” at Clarke Square Park on Saturday, Oct. 24

Romo West Hopes to Raise Awareness of Homelessness for Those in Need

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.

Student sculpture garden combines science, art

A celebration and unveiling, with presentations from students and teachers, will take place on Thursday, May 28th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Greenfield Bilingual School, 1711 S. 35th St.

Zepnick Announces Run for Milwaukee City Council

South Side Democratic Legislator remains focused on improving workforce development with good paying jobs, safe and sound neighborhoods, rebuilding Milwaukee’s public infrastructure, and maintaining a strong education system.

LBWN, Impact Seven win Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community First® Award

LBWN Rent-to-Own Homes transformed 24 vacant properties on Milwaukee’s South Side

Milwaukee County Adopts 2015 Budget

Expands Transit Service, Support for Homeless Residents and Provides Funding for Parks

Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy Romo West Announces “Sleepover Saturday” at Clarke Square Park on Nov. 8

Romo West Hopes to Raise Awareness of Homelessness, Collect Clothing for Those in Need

Financial Planning Day offers free financial counseling & workshops

Milwaukee Financial Planning Day on Saturday, October 25.

Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties

A proposal to significantly expand the ShotSpotter gunshot detection area in Milwaukee will be discussed by the Public Safety Committee.

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.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Bus Tour Hosted by Adam Carr

See the City You Know Anew

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

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery

Zilber Family Foundation Awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School Music Department

Community Partnerships, Student Performance Opportunities Instrumental In Program Success

New anti-prostitution initiative meeting with success on South Side

News release from Alds. Bob Donovan and Jose G. Perez

Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public This Saturday July 20

Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park

“Three Bridges Park” to Open on July 20th

Partners launch capital campaign to complete fundraising

Alderman Pérez invites residents to Zilber Clarke Square Community Listening Café

Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

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.

LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class

Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future

FREE art activities for kids in the 8th District!

Join A.W.E. artists to create paintings, masks, sculptures and many other imaginative projects to take home!

Rent-to-own initiative expanding on city’s near south side

A scattered-site project on the near south side of Milwaukee to renovate and transform vacant foreclosed homes into rent-to-own single-family homes is expanding, said Alderman José G. Pérez.

Neighborhood Ambassadors to again tend to near south side neighborhoods (news conference tomorrow a.m.)

Neighborhood Ambassadors – W-2 participants who gain job training and work experience while tidying up neighborhoods and business strip areas on the near south side – will be introduced during a news conference Thursday morning, Alderman Bob Donovan said. The news conference will be at 10 a.m. Thursday (June 28) at the intersection of S. 21st St. and W. Scott St. Alderman Donovan will be joined by ambassadors, neighborhood residents and business owners, and representatives from partner organizations – UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Services) and Journey House. Modeled after the Downtown Ambassadors who “patrol” in and around downtown Milwaukee – the Neighborhood Ambassadors provide help cleaning up litter and debris, removing graffiti, and keeping an eye out for possible criminal activity, the alderman said. Alderman Donovan said the distinctively clad ambassadors – more than two dozen – will be working in the Operation Impact area on a daily basis. The Operation Impact target area is bounded by W. Pierce St. on the north, W. Lincoln Ave. on the south, S. 16th Street/S. Cesar Chavez Dr. on the east and S. 38th St. on the west – an area considered one of Milwaukee’s most ethnically diverse. The area is located within the 2nd Police District. Alderman Donovan has said the Neighborhood Ambassador program is a “win-win” for the near south side and the city, as participants are performing valuable community service work that improves the look of neighborhoods, and also increases “eyes and ears” on streets for public safety. 2012 Neighborhood Ambassadors Launch In addition, the ambassador program participants receive assistance with resume writing, job skills, and with applying for jobs online. UMOS is providing funding and overall administrative oversight for the ambassador program, and the crews will be supervised by staff at UMOS and Journey House.