By Cassandra Lans At a news conference on Wednesday morning, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, healthcare professionals, and community members in need of BadgerCare responded to Tuesday’s vote by the Joint Finance Committee to reject billions of federal funds for BadgerCare and leave citizens to continue to struggle to [...]

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the ninth annual Ceasefire Sabbath at a breakfast gathering on Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mayor Barrett will also visit five places of worship on Sunday, June 9th to engage the faith community in an effort to fight violence and promote safety in the Milwaukee. In honor of [...]

By Taki S. Raton In between shelters, home would often be her mother’s car, and there were times of extreme hunger. Evening studies in the dark when a homeless shelter became available was under cellphone light – as long as the battery held up. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will [...]

Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. addressed the Constitutional Sheriff’s and Peace Officers Association in St. Louis, MO during a conference Friday, May 31, where he was presented with their national Sheriff of the Year award, and also the High Noon Award from the national Gun Owners of America organization for standing up for truth and [...]

Sisters Network® Inc., Milwaukee Affiliate of a National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization, announces the 5th Annual Gift for Life Block Walk. This program serves two main purposes: 1) PROMOTE understanding of breast cancer and challenges facing African American women 2) VOLUNTEER in tribute to the fighting spirit of those who have faced breast [...]

The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Fire Fighters invites you to celebrate an evening of “Recognition and Celebration!” as we present our 2013 Annual Award Reception and Scholarship Dance. This year we are honoring the service of Fire Capt Ronald Johnson and Fire Fighter Christopher Horton for their hard work, sacrifice ,and commitment to the betterment of [...]

The Social Development Commission (SDC) announces participation again in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in Milwaukee. Through its Food Service Program, SDC prepares and delivers meals that feed school age children during the summer months. SDC Interim CEO Hannah C. Dugan says “SDC Food Service made more than 68,000 meals last summer that kept [...]

Seniors may be eligible for benefits that can help them live independently in their retirement. But knowing what they are eligible for and how to access it can be a challenge. The Social Development Commission offers the Senior Benefit Enrollment Service to help seniors whose gross monthly income is below $2,027 (or $2,650 for couples) [...]

St. Charles Youth & Family Services announced that it has secured a $1 million Project JUMP START grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Southwest Key Programs’ national headquarters to launch new initiatives designed to help hundreds of at-risk youth and young adults in Milwaukee to develop work experience and job skills. At [...]

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation supports nationwide campaign & ongoing CPR mobile tour   Do you know the two simple steps of Hands- Only™ CPR? Then you’re ready to help save a life. In recognition of National CPR Awareness Week (June 3rd– June 8th), the American Heart Association and Anthem Blue Cross and [...]