Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful is encouraging people of all ages to demonstrate that they love where they live by joining hands and volunteering for the 2012 Great American Cleanup. The Great … [Read more...]
Volunteers make a difference at Head Start
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 … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore recognizes LISC AmeriCorps for service to Milwaukee’s Central City neighborhoods
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 … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army’s Annual ‘Cans Film Festival’ Food Drive was held
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 … [Read more...]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is February 7, 2011 – The theme, “It Takes a Village to Fight HIV/AIDS.”
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 … [Read more...]
Make the Dream a reality for the children
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. … [Read more...]
Senior volunteers recognized
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 … [Read more...]
Feeding Families. Feeding Souls.
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 … [Read more...]
Afro Fest update: Thank you Milwaukee
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 … [Read more...]
4,000 Salvation Army volunteers equals one million meals for Haiti
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 … [Read more...]