Five local organizations challenge Milwaukee area residents to eat locally for the first two weeks in September as part of Milwaukee’s fourth annual Eat Local Challenge. The Challenge encourages participants to make a conscious choice in learning more about food sources and choosing local producers. The Urban Ecology Center, Slow Food Wisconsin SE, Fondy Food [...]

Nikiya Harris was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Education. She also earned a certificate in Nonprofit Management from The Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management. She currently works at The Urban Ecology Center in [...]

Grant supports community redevelopment programming State Farm Insurance is pleased to announce a $325,000 grant to LISC Milwaukee, a leading expert in achieving long-term neighborhood revitalization. LISC is known for mobilizing residents and optimizing resources to produce sustainable urban communities. State Farm’s grant will support Main Street Milwaukee, community safety and education programming, as well [...]