On a usual work day, this group of engineers is working hard at Johnson Controls to design and refine the batteries that power hybrid cars and trucks. But they took an afternoon away from work to labor on behalf of preschool children at a Head Start school. The nine volunteers from Johnson Controls Power Solutions [...]

Corporation for National & Community Service Grants 11 new positions starting September 1st On Friday, August 26, young people serving as AmeriCorps volunteers were recognized by Congresswoman Gwen Moore for their dedication to the community, and notable efforts to improve the quality of life in Milwaukee’s central city. Sunne Perry, an AmeriCorps volunteer who helps [...]

The Salvation Army’s Annual ‘Cans Film Festival’ Food Drive was held recently at select Pick ‘n Save locations. The event is in partnership with Clear Channel Radio, Pick n’ Save, Clear Channel Outdoor, Rocky Rococo’s Pizza and Marcus Theatre’s. The food drive collected nearly 10,000 items with the support of area schools to benefit Salvation [...]

By Natasha Travis, MD, FACP Assistant Professor of Medicine – General Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Immediate Past President – Cream City Medical Society National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which occurs on February 7th of each year, was founded in 1999 by five national organizations funded by the Centers for Disease Control and [...]

By Judge Glenda A. Hatchett Although Dr. King is no longer with us, his spirit and dream live on. On January 17, 2011, we will mark the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. It is a milestone that provides us with an opportunity to honor his legacy. The Martin Luther King, [...]

A group of seniors who help the homebound remain in their own homes has been honored. The Senior Companion Program, coordinated by the Social Development Commission (SDC), held a recognition luncheon for the dozens of senior volunteers who make the program a success. Senior Companions are trained to make regular visits to homebound clients and [...]

National grassroots organization launches “2nd Sundays at the Lake” Milwaukee in summertime has always been a music lover’s paradise. Musical Mondays. River Rhythms on Wednesdays. Jazz in the Park on Thursdays. Now, music lovers have another reason to rejoice…..literally. On Sunday, Sept. 12, Milwaukee launches its newest concert series, “2nd Sundays at the Lake ”. [...]

AFRO FEST is proud to announce that things are progressing very well and on target. AFRO FEST 2010 will be held at Washington Park Band Shell 1859 N. 40th Street. Sat. July 17 & Sun. July 18. 12 PM – 7 PM. We have raised enough funds to pay for $1,000,000.00 in liability insurance, Park [...]

The Salvation Army of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Disaster Services and Numana* need 4,000 volunteers to package one million meals for earthquake survivors at The Salvation Army Relief Camps in earthquake stricken Haiti. The event, supported by the Wisconsin State Fair Park, takes place on Saturday, June 26th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and [...]

Neighbors and volunteers will gather to kick off the season by sprucing up the neighborhood and getting the gardens started. Bags will be provided for resident block clean ups while volunteers tackle debris on vacant lots. The event will take place from 10 am-3:00 pm, program includes: Community Meeting 9am Volunteer Orientation 10am Volunteer Service [...]