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Program Combats Foreclosures

Program Combats Foreclosures

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.

Hundreds Earn Homes Through Sweat Equity

Hundreds Earn Homes Through Sweat Equity

ACTS Housing, a non-profit realtor and MANDI nominee, helps rescue foreclosed homes.

New Leaders Could Impact Neighborhoods

New Leaders Could Impact Neighborhoods

Interviews with four new executive directors of community groups.

New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City

New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City

Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.

Federal Funds Decline for Area Non-Profits

Federal Funds Decline for Area Non-Profits

PPF study finds 7 of 9 local community groups suffered at least 10 percent cut.

How to Grow a Non-Profit

How to Grow a Non-Profit

In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.

Innovative School Moving to Silver City Neighborhood

Innovative School Moving to Silver City Neighborhood

Public charter school Escuela Verde will move from Baran Park area, connect to new Urban Ecology Center.

Building Better Neighborhoods

Building Better Neighborhoods

Community groups get $400,000 to rehab homes and support home ownership.

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood
Press Release

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

Silver City International Food and Art Walk celebrates cultural diversity through the arts

Artists Sought for Silver City International Food and Art Walk
Press Release

Artists Sought for Silver City International Food and Art Walk

2nd annual event celebrates cultural diversity through the arts

Deadline Nears for Silver City Business Plan Competition
Press Release

Deadline Nears for Silver City Business Plan Competition

Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for chance to win $5,000 toward startup costs, free rent and other incentives to open business in fully-renovated commercial storefront

Central City Crusaders

Central City Crusaders

More than 15 Milwaukee groups and individuals are award nominees for work improving central city.

A Neighborhood On the Rise

A Neighborhood On the Rise

Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.