Deputy director of Rooted & Rising Washington Park.

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Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

New Name, Same Mission for Nonprofit

New Name, Same Mission for Nonprofit

United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin now called Rooted & Rising - Washington Park, but still addressing poverty.

Survey Finds Many City Houses Need Repairs

Survey Finds Many City Houses Need Repairs

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

Public Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers

Public Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers

New programs would help mitigate rising energy bills.

Milwaukee’s Community Organizations to Host a Voter Community Forum
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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

Arts Group Led to Black Restaurant Week

Arts Group Led to Black Restaurant Week

BlankSpace MKE, an artist cooperative, promotes Black arts and culture.

Massive Harambee Neighborhood Cleanup

Massive Harambee Neighborhood Cleanup

Nearly 1,000 volunteers work with non-profit groups on community effort.

Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood
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Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood

The Inaugural Harambee Community Cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19.

MANDI Finalist Seeks Safe City For All

MANDI Finalist Seeks Safe City For All

Safe & Sound works with residents, cops and community groups to help neighborhoods.

More Dialogue With Police Needed?

More Dialogue With Police Needed?

Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.

Bike Ride Unites Riverwest and Harambee

Bike Ride Unites Riverwest and Harambee

More than 100 participants join 53212 Unity Ride.