By Laurie Arendt Milwaukee resident Jerrina McBride knows what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck. But as a 2012 graduate of the “Make Your Money Talk” program, she’s also learned a very … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Branch of NAACP responds to HUD Section 3 Compliance Review
By James H. Hall President NAACP Milwaukee Branch The question is often and repeatedly raised as to why joblessness and unemployment are so high in Milwaukee’s African American community, … [Read more...]
Housing Authority celebrates opening of innovative, award-winning mixed-income “neighborhood for all”
Westlawn Gardens receiving national attention for setting new standard for quality development The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee held its annual meeting this week, which included a … [Read more...]
Housing Authority Education Initiative celebrates student success
Kali Huettl named Student of the Year Residents of local public housing were excited to participate last week in the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s annual Student Recognition Event, … [Read more...]
Westlawn Gardens neighborhood recognized with major national award
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee was awarded with the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for Public Housing by The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition for its redevelopment project at … [Read more...]
Employment coalition hosts job fair with Milwaukee-area employers
Partnership of local agencies prepared job seekers for entry-level positions A job fair hosted by an employment coalition comprised of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Guest … [Read more...]
Milwaukee selected to receive free neighborhood development consultations under second year of US EPA Grant to Global Green, USA
Milwaukee’s Westlawn neighborhood is one of six American communities receiving free neighborhood design consultation in 2013 from Global Green USA with the help of a grant from the Environmental … [Read more...]
Students excel in Housing Authority Spelling Bee
Over one hundred family members and friends watched in anticipation as fifty-five youth competed in the 12th Annual Housing Authority Spelling Bee on Mon., Oct. 22, 2012. With the theme, “Bee … [Read more...]
Record number of students “Make Their Money Talk”
Financial education program helps families build assets for self-sufficiency The “Make Your Money Talk” financial education course, offered by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett, the Milwaukee Public Library and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee team up
Announcing City’s first Super Reader Neighborhood Five-year-old Chameiyah Viverette, a resident of the Housing Authority’s Highland Homes neighborhood, issued a challenge to the rest of the City … [Read more...]