http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/community-rallies-to-support-rep-tamara-grigsbys-recovery/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/community-rallies-to-support-rep-tamara-grigsbys-recovery/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:13:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10831 Several factions of the community have united in various ways to express support for State Representative Tamara Grigsby and her family following an announcement from her office informing the public of her serious illness. On Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 the Grigsby’s office released a statement informing the public that she had been quitely battling a [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/community-rallies-to-support-rep-tamara-grigsbys-recovery/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/african-american-childrens-theatre-needs-support-to-continue/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/african-american-childrens-theatre-needs-support-to-continue/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:07:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10826 By Lynda Jones and Wanda Richards-Miller It has been said that reading, writing and math are the keys to education. It has been said that with these keys, the individual will have what it takes to be successful in life. While there may be some truth to this, Constance Clark would beg to differ with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/african-american-childrens-theatre-needs-support-to-continue/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/25/salvation-army-needs-big-boost-in-its-last-days-of-red-kettle-campaign/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/25/salvation-army-needs-big-boost-in-its-last-days-of-red-kettle-campaign/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:02:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8150 With only a couple days left before the Red Kettles retire until next Christmas, The Salvation Army is still $1.3 million behind in it’s 2.7M goal. “We’re thankful for the donations we have received to date. Reaching our Red Kettle Christmas goal is critical to providing much needed shelter for the homeless, food for the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/25/salvation-army-needs-big-boost-in-its-last-days-of-red-kettle-campaign/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/salvation-army-assists-in-path-of-irene/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/salvation-army-assists-in-path-of-irene/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:20:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7057 Preparation, feeding and other relief efforts underway in 15 states As Hurricane Irene made landfall on the North Carolina coast earlier this week, The Salvation Army was providing food, supplies and spiritual and emotional care to evacuees across the region. Thousands across eastern North Carolina were being fed and cared for at shelters by Salvation [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/salvation-army-assists-in-path-of-irene/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/theres-still-time-to-help-the-salvation-army-reach-its-chirstmas-goal/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/theres-still-time-to-help-the-salvation-army-reach-its-chirstmas-goal/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:29:42 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4559 The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County is at 90 percent of the $2.7M 2010 Christmas Campaign goal, donations to date total $2,438,158. Although the traditional Red Kettles will not be seen or heard again until next Christmas, Milwaukee residents still have 7 days to give by mailing a check or giving on-line at www.SAmilwaukee.org. The [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/theres-still-time-to-help-the-salvation-army-reach-its-chirstmas-goal/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/09/pushing-the-envelope-to-create-transitional-housing-for-young-mothers-aging-out-at-18-in-the-city-of-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/09/pushing-the-envelope-to-create-transitional-housing-for-young-mothers-aging-out-at-18-in-the-city-of-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:54:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3483 Intercession Inc., is a non-profit organization that addresses homeless and displacement for young mothers ages 13-17 with babies throughout the city of Milwaukee. For more than 10 years Intercession has been a vital resource in the community providing housing, innovative services, and educational programs. After a decade of services, Intercession Inc., now has the opportunity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/09/pushing-the-envelope-to-create-transitional-housing-for-young-mothers-aging-out-at-18-in-the-city-of-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/celebrating-30-years-of-service-to-the-milwaukee-community/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/celebrating-30-years-of-service-to-the-milwaukee-community/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:09:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3383 The Running Rebels Community Organization achieved a significant milestone this year in reaching 30 years of service to at-risk youth. This has been an exciting, at times formidable, and humbling period. With the current economy, it has taught us to be creative and do more with less funding. We look back with a sense of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/celebrating-30-years-of-service-to-the-milwaukee-community/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/la-causas-crisis-nursery-respite-center-host-donation-drive/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/la-causas-crisis-nursery-respite-center-host-donation-drive/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:16:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3055 Beginning Monday, Aug. 16 and running through Saturday, Aug. 28, La Causa’s Crisis Nursery & Respite Center will host a donation drive for children in need. Truly unique to Milwaukee, the Crisis Nursery and Respite Center is a 24- hour free emergency shelter for children during times of family crisis. It is designed to prevent [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/la-causas-crisis-nursery-respite-center-host-donation-drive/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/07/milwaukee-continues-clean-up-after-flood/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/07/milwaukee-continues-clean-up-after-flood/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:55:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3005 Local pantries struggle to keep up with demand for emergency food. After record breaking rainfall flooded many areas of the city, United Way of Greater Milwaukee announced it will award $50,000 in funding to Hunger Task Force to help assure disaster victims get emergency food. Funding will help assure the network of food pantries, shelters [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/07/milwaukee-continues-clean-up-after-flood/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/02/20/luscious-boutique-is-a-collection-site-for-the-cinderella-project-mke/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/02/20/luscious-boutique-is-a-collection-site-for-the-cinderella-project-mke/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:37:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1010 Luscious Boutique, a store that specifically caters to women with curves, is giving back to the community in a generous way. The Boutique, located at 522 N. Water, is a collection site for the Cinderella Project MKE until April 2. The Cinderella Project MKE is a national project brought to Milwaukee by the Gadzuric Foundation. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/02/20/luscious-boutique-is-a-collection-site-for-the-cinderella-project-mke/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/02/13/salvation-army-assists-latest-survivor/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/02/13/salvation-army-assists-latest-survivor/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:39:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=921 Man who survives 28 days in rubble brought to Salvation Army clinic for help Salvation Army personnel provided initial triage to the latest survivor of the Haitian earthquake. Evan Ocinia, a 28 year old man, was brought to The Army’s clinic in the Delmas 2 neighborhood of Port-au-Prince after being miraculously pulled from the rubble [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/02/13/salvation-army-assists-latest-survivor/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/30/the-salvation-army-earthquake-relief-effort-operation-extends-to-haitian-countryside/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/30/the-salvation-army-earthquake-relief-effort-operation-extends-to-haitian-countryside/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:39:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=757 The coastal community of Petit Goave (Little Gulf) on the north coast of the Haiti peninsular will be the next community to benefit from Salvation Army Earthquake relief efforts. Major Emmanuel Michaud and Captain Serge Lainne, Haitian born Salvation Army Officers serving in Chicago, IL and Miami, FL respectively did an assessment yesterday to determine [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/30/the-salvation-army-earthquake-relief-effort-operation-extends-to-haitian-countryside/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/23/the-salvation-army-update-on-haiti-relief-efforts/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/23/the-salvation-army-update-on-haiti-relief-efforts/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:42:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=697 The Salvation Army is in the midst of its largest International relief effort since the Tsunami in 2005. More than 700 officers and staff permanently stationed in Haiti are responding to the needs of the people there. Dozens of Salvation Army disaster response workers and medical teams from the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and other [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/23/the-salvation-army-update-on-haiti-relief-efforts/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/15/salvation-army-mobilizing-personnel-resources-to-aid-with-haitis-earthquake-aftermath/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/15/salvation-army-mobilizing-personnel-resources-to-aid-with-haitis-earthquake-aftermath/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:14:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=616 The Salvation Army is mobilizing resources and personnel to assist with the international relief effort in Haiti following a severe earthquake Tuesday that damaged much of the country’s infrastructure, housing and commercial buildings. The Salvation Army has had a presence in Haiti since 1950 and currently operates schools, clinics, a hospital, feeding programs, children’s homes [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/15/salvation-army-mobilizing-personnel-resources-to-aid-with-haitis-earthquake-aftermath/feed/ 0