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Trouble finding child care? You’re not alone, and here’s why. | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
October 21, 2021
Affordable child care is hard to come by these days, and new data suggests staffing shortages may be partially to blame. Here, Barbara Kelley, owner of Mama Bear’s Family Child Care, looks on while Joseph Carey watches lizards in 2018. (File photo by Analise Pruni)
If you have had trouble finding affordable child care, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, you are not alone. New data suggests a staffing shortage may be partly to blame.
According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, or NAEYC, 78% of early childhood education centers reported experiencing staffing challenges. This has led to fewer available spots for children, longer wait lists for parents and a corps of burned-out providers.
This rate is in line with both state and national trends, with 76% of centers in Wisconsin and 80% of centers nationally reporting a staffing shortage in the same NAEYC survey. NAEYC is a membership organization for early childhood educators.
Providers in Milwaukee say the biggest reason why they are short-staffed is because it is difficult to offer competitive wages in an industry with margins that are already tight.
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In the same NAEYC survey, 76% of respondents said their staff received increases in compensation through bonuses or baseline pay. At the same time, 21% of early childhood educators working in centers and family child care homes are worried about being cut off from public benefits like FoodShare or housing subsidies if their compensation increases.
Additionally, about 41% of surveyed providers in Milwaukee, including 44% of programs owned by people of color, said they would have closed during the pandemic if they had not received financial assistance from the state or philanthropic sources.
Yimma Davila-Castro runs Yimma’s Bright Beginnings Daycare in the Polonia neighborhood. Hers is a small operation and is only licensed to take in eight children based on their age. Because of state rules, she is not able to take more children under 2 years old unless she hires staff, which has been difficult.
“It’s like four jobs in one: accountant, teacher, cook, custodian,” Davila-Castro said, referring to the many roles her employees take on. “And you need to go through a background check, take classes, just to make less than you would at McDonald’s.”
Davila-Castro said to be competitive and to stay in business, she would have to charge families beyond what they can typically afford.
“In order to pay someone $18 an hour, I need to charge two and half times what I charge now or more,” Davila-Castro said. “And the parents paying out of pocket are not rich. One paycheck already goes to child care and the other goes to bills.”
Tamara Johnson, the executive director of Malaika Early Learning Center in Harambee, said although it has never been easy to hire staff with the necessary qualifications, it’s harder now.
“The pipeline is slim for educators with the required skill set. It is increasingly difficult for folks to submit résumés,” she said, adding that what stops folks from applying is typically a combination of low pay, the risk of contracting COVID-19 and that the job is “hard work emotionally.”
Johnson said she would like to see investment in teacher prep programs such as the Milwaukee Teacher Education Center, or MTEC, and the Literacy Lab. She said doing so would help ensure a steady supply of qualified teachers to keep early childhood education centers enrolling closer to their licensed capacity.
In the meantime, though, it is often parents looking for child care on a limited budget who are stuck with the consequences of low staffing.
Sharimah Negrón, a nurse, needed to find child care for her 8-year-old daughter while she was learning remotely last year.
Every provider she called was full, except for one that was too expensive.
Negrón was able to switch her work schedule around in order to be home when needed, but said she would have had to consider quitting her job in order to be with her kids if things hadn’t worked out.
“Sometimes it’s more affordable to just have a parent stay home than to spend half your paycheck for child care,” Negrón said.
“You’re left with making the decision about whether to have a family or not, and I don’t feel like that’s a working society.”

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 22 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
October 22, 2021
Lucille Berrien, in front, is the new namesake of Berrien Park, located at 3629 N. 16th St. Celebrate Berrien and the park’s new name on Saturday. (Photo provided by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Suppression)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.
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1. 10-digit dialing begins: Sunday, Oct. 24
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 24, all customers with the area codes 262, 414, 608 and 920 will need to dial the area code and telephone number to connect their local and long-distance calls. A 10-digit dialed telephone call requires entering both the three-digit area code and the seven-digit telephone number to complete the call, even if the area code is the same area code as your own.
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2. Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival: Now through Sunday, Oct. 24
The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, launched by the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, is on from now through Sunday, Oct. 24. Films are shown at the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave, and feature topics and issues that are timely, relevant and generate meaningful discussion about Muslims and the Muslim world. The film schedule can be found here.
3. Unveiling of Lucille Berrien Park sign: Saturday, Oct. 23
Formerly named after the Nazi sympathizer Charles Lindbergh, Lindbergh Park has been renamed after longtime community organizer Lucille Berrien. Join the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, which spearheaded the effort, as leaders unveil the park’s new sign and celebrate the name change. The park is located at 3629 N. 16th St. Gathering will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 with the ceremony starting at 2:30 p.m.
4. Fall Fun Day and free vaccine clinic: Saturday, Oct. 23
Running Rebels Community Organization and Natasha Coe are hosting a family-friendly celebration and vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at 1300 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Activities include a drum circle, youth band, arts and crafts, snacks, games and more. You can also receive a free vaccine shot, whether it be your first dose, second dose, or booster shot. No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome.
5. Washington Park Art Walk 2021: Saturday, Oct. 23
Join local artists for an art walk, art-making workshop and discussion around housing justice, the eviction moratorium and safe housing. The walk will begin at 3329 W. Lisbon Ave. at noon and will last until 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For questions, contact Nateya Taylor at (414) 502-9820 or via email at taylornl@uwm.edu

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Rise in suicides among Black youths fuels concern among Milwaukee psychologists, counselors | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 22, 2021
Dr. Lia Knox sits inside of Nō Studios, which hosts Black Space. The program provides group therapy for Black and brown residents. (Photo by Matt Martinez)
A rise in suicides among Black youths has Milwaukee counselors and psychologists working hard to raise awareness and prevent more deaths.
In Wisconsin, about one in 10 Black youths have reported attempting suicide, according to a brief from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health. From 2016 to 2019, national suicide rates among Black males ages 15 to 24 increased by 47%. In Black females, the increase was 59%.
Dr. Steven Dykstra, director of Milwaukee County’s Children’s Mobile Crisis Team, said the numbers were likely higher than they would have been a decade ago.
“For every kid that does kill themselves, there are dozens, if not hundreds, who have tried to kill themselves,” Dykstra said. “For every attempt, there are dozens, if not hundreds, who are in distress thinking about it. We need to be thinking about those kids.”
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Since 2011, 50 Black youths at or below the age of 24 have died by suicide, according to data from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office. Twelve were teenagers and two were younger.
While the Black and Latinx populations have historically had lower suicide rates than the white population, the groups have started to pull even in recent years. Suicide rates among Black youth are increasing faster than any other racial group, according to a 2019 congressional report.
A difficult conversation
Dr. Lia Knox, a behavioral health consultant and psychologist in Milwaukee and contributor to Black Space, a mental health space for people of color, said stigma and shame make suicide a hard topic to discuss.
“It was not spoken about in our Black communities. It was swept under the rug,” Knox said.
Another challenge comes when kids don’t feel comfortable sharing their feelings with family because they need parental permission to get counseling or seek therapy, she said.
Knox added some children also may not feel comfortable expressing themselves because they often are punished for acting out or misbehaving, which may actually be cries for help.
Last, living in an environment where youths don’t feel safe or lack stable housing can make these issues even worse, she said.
Dr. R. Kweku Smith, president of BLAQUESMITH, a psychological consulting firm, said such conditions lead many youths to believe they won’t be able to achieve their goals in life.
“Suicide is always the result of hopelessness,” Smith said. “It’s when someone says ‘tomorrow can’t be a better day’ and ‘today was the worst day.’”
Eddie Cannedy, a community health advocate who uses the pronoun they, knows firsthand how that feels. They contemplated suicide when they were young.
Growing up in Harambee, Cannedy said they were exposed to poverty, food insecurity, the criminal justice system and isolation.
“I felt like I was never going to be able to claw my way out of any of this,” Cannedy said.
Cannedy said they now practice radical autonomy – the act of surviving despite these barriers.
“You can’t let it destroy you,” Cannedy said. “You can’t let it win. You can’t prove it right. I decide I have a right to exist.”
Now 26 and living in the Amani neighborhood, Cannedy said those struggling have more power than they think, particularly members of the LGBTQ+ community.
“It’s enough to just stand in your existence,” Cannedy said. “Some other person might just need to see a trans person just existing, living their life. It might inspire them to keep going.”
A call to action
Smith said tackling the root causes of income inequality and social injustice is one way to combat suicide. He issued a call to action for everyone in the community.
“This is a conversation we need to be having 24/7, 365,” Smith said.
And he has a message for struggling youths.
“I invite them to believe in those dreams,” Smith said. “If things were better, what would you be? Where would you go?”
Knox stressed the importance of adults paying attention to young people and earning their trust.
“Let them know you see them,” Knox said. “They feel so invisible. That’s the way our society has been treating our Black youth—as though they’re invisible.”
Resources you can use
For the national suicide hotline, call 800-273-8255, or 800-273-TALK.
The Milwaukee County Crisis Line is 414-257-7222.
For a text-based resource, you can text Hopeline to 741-741.
For the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention resource for LGBTQ+ youth, call 866-488-7386.
For a full lists of mental health services for kids, check out our previous NNS reporting.

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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 25 to Oct. 29 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
October 25, 2021
Typically you have to attend a job fair in person. This week, you can find out about available positions without leaving your car. (File photo by Ana Martinez-Ortiz)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by noon Thursday.
1. Running Rebels celebrates 41 years: Tuesday, Oct. 26
Running Rebels, a nonprofit mentoring organization, is hosting a “virtual epic evening” to celebrate its 41 anniversary at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. You can register here.
2. North Side and South Side drive-through job fairs: Wednesday, Oct. 27
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The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development will hold drive-through job fairs on the North Side and South Side from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Here are the locations:
•St. Matthew CME Church parking lot, 2944 N. 9th St.
•Northside Church of God parking lot, 4858 N. 19th St.
•Walgreens parking lot, 9040 W. Good Hope Rd.
•Light of the World Church parking lot, 1310 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive
All attendees will receive a bag with information on employment assistance programs and employers. More than 50 employers from the manufacturing, office, health care, retail and transportation/logistics sectors will be featured.
3. Voces de la Frontera hosts citizenship rally: Thursday, Oct. 28
U.S. lawmakers will soon vote on a bill that could include a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and/or DACA recipients. Join Voces de la Frontera in a rally in support of measures to help those who are undocumented at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at 633 W. Wisconsin Ave.
4. Latinx Career Opportunities Conference: Thursday, Oct. 28
Presented by Prospanica Milwaukee and the MATC Hispanic-Serving Institution Steering Committee, this virtual conference is designed for Latinx students exploring career opportunities and career pathways. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. Register here.
5. “Exploring Exoplanets” with the Milwaukee Public Library: Thursday, Oct. 28
Join Manfred Olson Planetarium director Dr. Jean Creighton for a virtual talk about the search for new worlds beyond our solar system. The talk starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. Register here.
BONUS: An evening with Anthony McGill: Wednesday, Oct. 27
Spend an evening listening to New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Anthony McGill’s masterful artistry and learn his compelling story surrounding diversity in classical music. The event starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased here.

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Post from Community: What do MKE arts organizations need? What does Mitchell Street need? | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 25, 2021
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We are designing a creative space to support local artists and businesses. Come join us in figuring out what that looks like! We will be hosting listening sessions on:
Wednesday, November 3rd, at 6 pm and Saturday, November 6th, at 2 pm
Location: 710 W Historic Mitchell St.
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Please come and share your ideas! Anyone who cares about art, justice, Milwaukee, and particularly Mitchell Street is invited. Snacks and refreshments will be available.
These Listening Sessions are to solicit ideas on how we can support Milwaukee and Mitchell Street. Through conversations with community leaders, we have identified some central components to the project, but we are always flexible!
We are currently building the space to include:
– A gallery promoting local artists
– Studio spaces
– A Stage
– A coworking area and technology hub to support local BIPOC and queer businesses/projects.
¡NOS ESTAMOS CAMBIANDO!
Acompáñenos en nuestro proyecto para diseñar un espacio creativo que apoyará los artistas y negocios locales. Tendremos juntas para escuchar sus ideas en las siguientes fechas:
Miércoles 3 de noviembre a las 6 pm Y Sábado 6 de noviembre a las 2 pm
Quien le importa el futuro de Mitchell Street está bienvenido. Tendremos botanas y bebidas para compartir.
El lenguaje principal de la junta será en inglés, pero tendremos presente un@ hispanohablante para traducir.

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‘We want them to just have safe spaces’: NFL player Solomon Thomas will speak to Milwaukee youths about mental health and suicide | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
October 25, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas will speak with boys from Milwaukee’s Safe and Sound organization about mental health. “We want to make a world where it’s safe for everyone to honor their emotions and find help,” Thomas told NNS. (Photo provided by Capture Sports Marketing)
“I can’t get help. I can be strong for my parents. I can’t get help. I can be strong for my sister’s friends. I can’t get help. I was the third pick in the draft. I have to be tough. I can’t let anyone else see me get help, otherwise I’m making excuses.”
These are the things that Solomon Thomas told himself in one of the darkest moments of his life. He was mourning the death of his sister, Ella, who died by suicide three years ago. At the time, he suffered from depression, barely able to muster the energy to do anything.
Thomas, then a member of the San Francisco 49ers, wasn’t comfortable seeking help until he was approached by John Lynch, general manager of the team, about addressing his mental health issues. That moment gave him permission to feel that sadness–and learn how to conquer it, Thomas said.
Now, Thomas wants to be that force for others. A nudge in the right direction. A voice saying: “It’s OK to not be OK.”
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Thomas, a defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders and former third overall pick in the NFL draft, will speak Monday, Oct. 25 during a virtual talk for boys involved with Milwaukee’s Safe and Sound. The organization focuses on building safe neighborhoods by connecting the community and law enforcement.
In an interview with Milwaukee NNS, Thomas said the goal of the discussion is to help kids feel more comfortable seeking help and having conversations about their feelings. Thomas said Black men, in particular, are often told to “toughen up” or “get over it” because of social pressures. He wants to change that narrative.
‘It’s about going through the tough times’
He said because of the COVID-19 pandemic and social media, kids today face challenges that no other generation has had to endure. Making sure they know the importance of mental health is critical.
“We live in a day and age of social media where all you see is good and everything’s going great, and that’s the highlight reel,” Thomas said. “That’s not life. Life is about the ups and downs. It’s about adversity. It’s about going through the tough times.”
Thomas said creating an environment for young people to be able to talk about their feelings without judgment or worry is one of his biggest goals.
“We want to make a world where it’s safe for everyone to honor their emotions and find help,” Thomas said. “We want them to just have safe spaces, have friends, have family members, have strangers where they can go to connect and be vulnerable.”
Arielle Mayer, the District 2 youth coordinator for Safe and Sound and an organizer of the event, said the talk is part of the group’s Barbershop Monday series, a set of discussions in which youths get their hair cut in the community feeling of a barbershop. The haircuts will be at the Don & Sallie Davis Boys and Girls Club, 1975 S. 24 St.
The event will start with vignettes from the play “Pieces of My Own Voice” by Brenda Wesley, the chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board’s community engagement committee. Then, the youths will have a chance to speak with actors in the performances.
Afterward, they will hear Thomas’ story and have a chance to ask him questions.
Mayer hopes having the youths watch an NFL player talk about his struggles will remind them that mental health isn’t something to hide.
“This is not a shameful thing, this is not a strange thing, it’s a very human thing,” Mayer said.
Thomas said it’s important to remind young people that the world is a better place because they’re in it, and no one needs to go through life alone.
“There’s so much more light out there in the midst of darkness,” Thomas said.
For more information
The event will be hosted on the Rogers Behavioral Health Facebook Page at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25. It’s co-sponsored by Rogers Behavioral Health, Safe and Sound and MIRACLE, an initiative that seeks to bring mental health discussions to Black faith communities in Milwaukee.
The event also is connected to The Defensive Line, the nonprofit founded by Thomas that focuses on youth suicide prevention, especially in communities of color.
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A harvest of riches: Meet some of Milwaukee’s finest urban farmers | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
October 26, 2021
Sure, Milwaukee is a city of concrete.
But if you look closer, you also will find a vibrant urban farming community. Milwaukee’s urban farmers grow vegetables, raise goats and chickens and sometimes run businesses.
Some just started this year, and some have been farming all their lives. All of them have advice for beginners: Start small. Talk to someone who’s grown before. And embrace failure.
‘It gives me peace of mind’
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Eugene Bivens
Eugene Bivens (Photo by Sam Woods)
Eugene Bivens has been gardening for 10 years and has been at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm, 2136 N. 21st St., for six. He initially got started because he had high blood pressure and wanted a cost-effective way of getting fresh vegetables. He no longer has high blood pressure but continues to garden, giving excess produce away to other tenants in his apartment building.
“I’ll be doing this for a lifetime,” Bivens said. “It gives me peace of mind.”
‘Help revive ancestral foods’
Shaina Snyder
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Shaina Snyder, who is Diné and Southern Ute and an enrolled member of the Navajo nation, learned about the Native Wellness Garden while getting vaccinated at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center. This year, she planted the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. Her advice for new gardeners is just to start because there is a wealth of knowledge out there from other gardeners as well as the plants themselves.
If you are Indigenous, connect to the Indigenous Seed Keepers Network and get seeds mailed to you, Snyder said. “Then you can contribute to the rematriation of the seeds and help revive ancestral foods.”
‘This garden is my front porch’
Shantel Hendricks
Shantel Hendricks (Photo by Sam Woods)
This is Shantel Hendricks’ second year gardening, both at her home and at the United Methodist Children’s Services Community Garden in the Washington Park neighborhood that she manages. Gardening has introduced her to new foods she loves like arugula, and Hendricks said it’s like having a front porch with free food.
“People used to sit on their front porch to talk to their neighbors, bring food, strike up a conversation,” Hendricks said. “This garden is my front porch. It’s a gathering space with food.”
‘You really just need enthusiasm’
Claribel Morales
Claribel Morales (Photo by Sam Woods)
Claribel Morales got started gardening in the summer of 2018. She used to live down the block when the space that would become Bumblebee Haven Community Garden was in neglect. She worked with community members to transform it into the garden it is today.
She offers this advice to new gardeners:
“You really just need enthusiasm. At the end of the day, this is just trial and error.”
‘Everything we eat on a regular basis is here’
Crystal Ayad
Crystal Ayad (Photo by Sam Woods)
Crystal Ayad and her husband, Andar Muhammad, have been gardening for a few years, but in June 2020 they added four chickens to their “mini urban farm” in the Wahl Park neighborhood. For Ayad and Muhammad, gardening and raising chickens doubles as both a convenient way of avoiding trips to the grocery store as well as a fostering a deeper connection to the land and their historical roots.
“I know how everything is grown back here. I know I didn’t use any pesticides, I know I didn’t spend gas money to get to the store for a few things. Everything we eat on a regular basis is here,” Ayad said.
‘Helping people and the environment’
Jill Madigan
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Jill Madigan has been gardening since she was 5 years old. She sees it as a way of donating to the community and as a space where people can eat her crops and the soil can be enriched for future generations.
“I love to know that I am doing something that is helping people and the environment,” she said.
‘I got to connect with people’
Deb Ushakow
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Deb Ushakow, who is of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, asked for a garden plot at Native Wellness Garden after retiring. She said she has gone up to the Oneida reservation during harvest time to learn more about what she can grow. This year, she grew vegetables ranging from potatoes to green beans to cucumbers. For new gardeners, she suggests connecting with more experienced gardeners.
“Find somebody that has already gardened before to learn from them. I learned quite a bit when I went up [to the Oneida reservation] because I got to connect with people.”
‘It helps show I’m a good neighbor’
Rae Johnson
Rae Johnson (Photo by Sam Woods)
Rae Johnson recently bought their house through ACTS Housing in the Borchert Field neighborhood. One of the first things they did was call Victory Garden Initiative to install a garden bed in their backyard. This fall Johnson harvested crops, including tomatoes and chard. What they enjoyed most about gardening was that it gave them an opportunity to bond with their neighbors.
“It’s a place to start having a conversation with people,” Johnson said. “It helps show I’m a good neighbor and will take care of my property, but it’s also a conversation starter to help build interpersonal connections.”
‘Gardening can be for everyone’
Jovan Goldsmith
Jovan Goldsmith (Photo by Sam Woods)
Jovan Goldsmith is a first-time gardener this year who got started because he wanted to better understand plants as well as eat some fresh food that he grew. Goldsmith described gardening as “liberating,” based on the knowledge that in a small way he was able to provide for himself, his friends and his family. He said beginner gardeners should take classes with Victory Garden Initiative to learn more but also that the process of growing your own food teaches you more about yourself than you might expect.
“Gardening can be for everyone,” he said. “You get a lot out of it besides just the food.”
‘Here for the laughs’
Amalie Hansen and Sophia Torrijos
Sophia Torrijos and Amalie Hansen (Photo by Sam Woods)
Sophia Torrijos (left) and Amalie Hansen have been volunteer gardeners at the Bumblebee Haven, located at 1459 W. Historic Mitchell St, for three years. This year, the two harvested carrots, beets, zucchini, butter lettuce and more. While they love seeing their garden through from seed to harvest, both highlighted that it’s the gardening community they’ve found at Bumblebee Haven that keeps them coming back.
“I’m just here for the laughs,” Torrijos said.
‘Just start with a pot or two and some seeds’
Mary Hoeschen
Mary Hoeschen (Photo by Sam Woods)
Mary Hoeschen has been gardening all her life, but this year she tried growing kale, oregano and cucamelons for the first time. Between her two backyard garden beds and some additional pots, she also grew a bunch of other crops including chard, tomatoes, basil, parsley, and tomatillos. For new gardeners, Hoeschen recommends starting small if you’re worried about whether you have time or talent to keep up with a garden.
“It doesn’t have to be something huge, just start with a pot or two and some seeds.”
‘Learn more about where your food comes from’
James Johnson
James Johnson (Photo by Sam Woods)
James Johnson started raising goats in Milwaukee this year but has been around goats for most of his life. Johnson grew up in Jamaica and raised goats on his farm until moving to Milwaukee. Johnson said a flood of memories from his childhood have come back this year as he’s reconnected with raising animals, and that he hopes young Black children growing up in Milwaukee have similar opportunities to connect to the land.
“I hope some of the wasteland in the city that’s just sitting there . . .  they should let people get a start in farming,” Johnson said.
“It doesn’t have to be goats. Start with chickens, sheep, or just vegetables and learn more about where your food comes from.”
‘Enjoy what you are doing’
Angela “That Salsa Lady” Moragne
Angela “That Salsa Lady” Moragne (Photo by Bonnie Halvorsen)
Angela Moragne founded her gourmet salsa company, That Salsa Lady, over a decade ago, but she has been farming ever since she started working on an urban garden for a housing development years before. While there, she connected with the generational farmer who mentored her for a couple years before she felt comfortable setting out on her own. Now she owns a successful salsa company made with ingredients that she grows in her half-acre garden known as “That Hood Ranch.”
For new gardeners, Moragne advised practicing patience and accepting mistakes as learning opportunities.
“Most of all, enjoy what you are doing. Do not just celebrate the harvests but also appreciate the ‘failures.’ It is gonna happen, so push past the ‘UGH,’ learn from mishaps and use each as a learning curb. Then share your experiences with others,” Moragne said.

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Post from Community: Ascension Wisconsin is providing free flu vaccines in Milwaukee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 26, 2021
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Ascension Wisconsin is offeringInfluenza (flu) vaccinations for the community at Ascension St. Joseph and Ascension St. Francis Hospital for adults age 18 and older.
Lobby Entrance (Corner of 51st & Chambers, not the main entrance)
5000 W. Chambers Street
 Milwaukee, WI 53210
Ohio Building, Room 100 (1st floor across from elevators)
 3237 S. 16th Street
 Milwaukee, WI 53215
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Wednesday, October 27 from 9 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, November 3 from 9 a.m. – Noon
 Saturday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. -Noon
 Wednesday, November 10 from 9 a.m. – Noon & 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
 Wednesday, November 17 from 9 a.m. – Noon
 Wednesday, December 1 from 9 a.m. – Noon
Monday, October 25 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 1 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
 Monday, November 8 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
 Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. -Noon
 Monday, November 15 from 12:30 – 7:00 p.m.
 Monday, November 22 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
 Monday, November 29 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
 Monday, December 1 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
No appointment or insurance is required. There is no cost and no ID is needed. Translation services are available. COVID-19 safety measures will be in place. Masks are required.
Ascension Wisconsin is providing several opportunities for the community to get flu vaccinations.
Influenza (flu) cases can change each year but it can always bring serious consequences. While flu cases were at a record low this past year due to widespread use of COVID-19 prevention measures like masks and social distancing, the flu never went completely away. As COVID-19 prevention measures are relaxed, it’s just a matter of time before flu increases, bringing with it serious complications like pneumonia, heart attacks and stroke.
Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and its complications. The CDC recommends that everyone six months or older get the flu shot yearly, with few exceptions. This can lower the risk of influenza-related illness, hospitalization and death. And because flu and COVID-19 share many symptoms, preventing flu means fewer people will need to seek medical care and testing for flu as well as COVID-19, saving time, money and stress.
The benefits of flu vaccination:
Getting vaccinated can pascrotect people around you, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions.
With the flu season quickly approaching, and readily available vaccines, now is the time to protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19.

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Post from Community: BBB Warning: Imposters still posing as Powerball Winner Manuel Franco | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lisa Schiller
October 26, 2021
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Reports to BBB Scam Tracker indicate scammers are still using Powerball Winner Manuel Franco’s name to send out text messages, social media messages, phone calls or emails informing people they’ve “been chosen” to receive free money from Franco.
Lottery scams like this make it seem as if you are about to receive a sudden financial windfall. But, instead, the people sending the messages are just phishing for your personal information or may even be after your money.
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You may recall, Wisconsin resident Manuel Franco came forward in April 2019 to claim a $768 million lottery jackpot. Prior to winning the lottery, he was working at a Target store. After winning, he was known to personally hand out some gift cards to random shoppers.
“This scam involves impersonators attempting to lure in victims to steal their personal information”, said Jim Temmer, BBB Serving Wisconsin CEO/president. “This is dangerous. We’ve seen this before, and it will likely continue because con artists do what works for them.”
There has been an uptick in this scam being reported; 188 reports have been submitted to BBB Scam Tracker from consumers across the United States since 2019. In 2021 alone, there have been 175 submissions to date, an increase from the previous year (2020) of 733%. Total losses reported in this scam are more than $13,000.
L.M. of New Berlin reported to BBB Scam Tracker, “I was sent a message saying I was to receive $50,000 from Manuel Franco. I was tricked into giving my driver’s license number and SSN. I fell for this and I am really worried about what they might do.”
P.S. of Alabama reported, “I received a text saying ‘I’m Mr. Manuel Franco, the Powerball winner in the Powerball Millions Jackpot. Click here to see my winning interview. I’m donating to 1000 random individuals. If you get this message then your number was selected’…To verify your winners send a text to this number…and fill out some information so we can proceed immediately.”
A consumer from Colorado informed BBB that he lost $3,200 when he sent $200 to “activate his winnings”, and $3000 for the I.R.S” as instructed in order to collect his winnings. He said he believed it, “Because of COVID I was desperate for money.”
BBB reminds people to protect themselves from imposter scams:
For more information or further inquiries, contact the Wisconsin BBB at www.bbb.org/wisconsin, 414-847-6000 or 1-800-273-1002. Consumers also can find more information about how to protect themselves from scams by following the Wisconsin BBB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Post from Community: Brew City Match relaunches with streamlined access to business financial and technical support; Entrepreneurs, building owners encouraged to apply, applications being taken through midnight, Dec. 1st | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Brew City Match
October 26, 2021
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Brew City Match, an initiative focused on catalyzing small business growth and commercial corridor revitalization in neighborhoods surrounding downtown Milwaukee, is relaunching with a streamlined application process to help small businesses gain easier access to financial and technical resources.
Applications from entrepreneurs and building owners are now being accepted through Dec. 1. An online information session will take place Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 6 – 7pm to provide additional information about Brew City Match. To register for the information session, sign up here or call 414-930-1743. Participants are expected to be announced at a Brew City Match winner’s alumni event planned for January.
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“The energy and enthusiasm of local entrepreneurs is impressive. And, when we link entrepreneurial activity with our local commercial corridors, great things occur,” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. “Brew City Match can help launch a dream. When that happens, everyone in Milwaukee benefits.”
Funded by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Brew City Match was initially launched in 2019 with a goal of catalyzing small business growth in neighborhoods surrounding downtown Milwaukee. After pivoting this past year to support entrepreneurs with emergency COVID resources, Brew City Match is relaunching its original model to provide entrepreneurs with access to financing resources and technical support and to match qualifying businesses to vacant properties in near downtown neighborhoods.
“Brew City Match is about supporting entrepreneurs while creating vibrant commercial corridors to build a more inclusive local economy” said Celia Benton, Program Officer at LISC Milwaukee. “We look forward to supporting former winners and meeting the next round of applicants.”
In its three earlier rounds, Brew City Match has provided more than 100 entrepreneurs with small business technical assistance, more than $110k in small business grants and more than $600k in commercial property improvement grants helping to leverage more than $2.3 million in commercial property improvement projects.
“As a Brew City Match participant, I was able to take part in Start, Run, & Grow, an eight-week program that taught me how to build, manage and operate a business. It was an incredible experience, the information I learned will help long into the future. I also met and networked with other entrepreneurs, which has been priceless,” said Doris Jones, owner of D’VAXVA’s Portable Parties and a Business Plan Track winner in the first round of Brew City Match.
Another former participant, Fit4YouMKE Marketplace owner Robert Brox, said Brew City Match provided a strong foundation for his growing business. “Honestly, we would not have come this far without the knowledge gained in WWBIC’s 10-week Brew City Match business course,” he said. “As a growing company we can directly attribute some of our best business practices learned in a classroom setting with 20-30 motivated small business owners. That experience boosted our confidence and implementation of our product branding, marketing strategies, financial record keeping and much more.”
The Brew City Match program partners include LISC Milwaukee, the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Legacy Redevelopment Corporation, the Greater Milwaukee Committee/Scale Up Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, the Clarke Square Neighborhood Association, RiverWorks Development Corporation, and the King Drive, North Ave/Fond du Lac Marketplace, Near West Side, and Historic Mitchell Business Improvement Districts. For more information visit www.brewcitymatch.com or follow Brew City Match on Instagram and Facebook.

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Post from Community: Data You Can Use names new President, Dr. Victor Amaya | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Data You Can Use
October 26, 2021
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During the closing of Data Day, Founding Executive Director and President, Dr. Kathleen Pritchard, announced Dr. Victor Amaya as the organization’s next President. Dr. Amaya will start December 1, and Dr. Pritchard will retire on December 31st, 2021.
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Appointed by the board of directors, Dr. Amaya will lead Data You Can Use’s strategy and operations with a goal of increasing the use of data to drive impact and improve conditions in the community.  Dr. Victor Amaya is a veteran educator, instructional coach, and school leader. Most recently, he led the Impact Department at City Year Milwaukee, the local affiliate of a national educational non-profit. Dr. Amaya was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and immigrated to Milwaukee when he was twelve. He is an MPS graduate of Riverside University High School and earned his BA in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Dr. Amaya holds a Director of Curriculum and Instruction license and a District Superintendent’s license and earned an MS in Administrative Leadership, and a Doctorate in Leadership in the Advancement of Learning from Cardinal Stritch University.  Learn more about Dr. Amaya here.
Four Milwaukee-Area nonprofits receive the 2021 Data Dream Award which provides $10,000 in pro-bono research services to help agencies use data for better results
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Winners and sponsors of 2021 Data Dream Awards include:
Southside Organizing Center (SOC) sponsored by the Zilber Family Foundation
Riverworks Development Corporation sponsored by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation
JobsWork MKE sponsored by the Siebert Lutheran Foundation
United Community Center/Centro de la Comunidad Unida (UCC) sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Learn more about the Data Dream and this year’s winners here.
Two hundred people registered for this year’s virtual Data Day
Data Day featured keynote speaker, Dr. Emmanuel Letouze, Director and Co-Founder of the Data-Pop Alliance, who shared his knowledge regarding using data as a “language, lens, and lever” for social change.
All Data Day presentations, many of which are from local Milwaukee agencies, are available at https://www.datadaymke.org.

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Post from Community: Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Department of City Development
October 26, 2021
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The City Plan Commission has approved the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan that will create future land use and policy recommendations, generate economic activity, establish design expectations for development, and foster collaboration between the City of Milwaukee, local stakeholders, and neighborhood residents. The plan was spearheaded by the Department of City Development (DCD) in partnership with Alderman Russell Stamper and community groups. The plan will now be considered by the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development (ZND) Committee before heading to the full Milwaukee Common Council for final approval.
“The Fond du Lac and North Area has enormous potential. It’s a neighborhood with engaged residents and committed businesspeople who are working to build a positive future,” Mayor Tom Barrett said. “The plan will help this neighborhood define what’s next in development, land use and economic activity.”
“The Fond du Lac and North Area planning process is what community is all about. Through collaboration and communication, we worked to create a new vision for the area that will help move the community forward,” said Alderman Stamper. “I was proud to work with my City partners, local leaders and residents on this effort that will promote prosperity and equity, generate economic activity, and help Milwaukeeans get ahead.”
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“After the original Fond du Lac and North Area Plan was implemented in 2004, community partners and city leaders carried out neighborhood-level planning and organizing that created prosperity for many. But we know there’s more work to do and this new effort will enhance our efforts in the neighborhood and move the community forward,” said DCD Commissioner Lafayette Crump. “Together with Alderman Stamper and our project partners, the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan will serve as a framework for future planning efforts and new community investments that will prioritize equity and inclusion through economic growth and opportunity for all Milwaukeeans.”
In order to facilitate better community engagement throughout the planning process, DCD partnered with Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, the Dominican Center/Amani United, and Walnut Way Conservation Corporation to conduct surveys, host public meetings and get the word out about opportunities to participate in the planning process.
“Community-led change is a core value of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, and the community. From the beginning of this planning process the community has been at the forefront. Once this plan is implemented the community will feel heard, seen and valued because their voices created this plan and their solutions will come to life,” said Melody McCurtis, Deputy Director, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to have served in this process. The Fond du Lac and North area planning process demonstrates the power of collective action. There is more work ahead of us, but the collaboration and momentum are inspiring and exciting,” said Maricha Harris, Executive Director, Dominican Center.
“The Fondy North area planning process was truly inclusive and thoughtful in its approach to ensuring that the damaging decisions from the past were acknowledged and intentional in its effort to design a more equitable neighborhood plan shaped and shared by all,” said Antonio Butts, Executive Director, Walnut Way Conservation Corporation.
The Fond du Lac and North Area Plan is the first complete neighborhood plan update that DCD has completed since the original development of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which was developed in response to the State of Wisconsin’s requirement that every community deploy a comprehensive plan by 2010. This planning effort will:
This effort was funded in part by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, LISC-Milwaukee and the Zilber Family Foundation. More information about the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan is available here.


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Post from Community: Free, public job fair and COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held at MATC’s Oak Creek Campus Oct. 27 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Area Technical College
October 26, 2021
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Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Oak Creek Campus will host a job fair celebrating Manufacturing Month and a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 27. Both events are free and open to the public and located at 6665 S. Howell Ave.
Dubbed “Growing Your Career and the Local Workforce,” the job fair will feature more than 30 employers with immediate openings in healthcare, manufacturing and other business fields. It will run from 1-4 p.m. in the Upper and Lower Atriums just inside the campus’ main entrance. Co-sponsors are MATC’s Career Hub and Workforce Solutions, Employ Milwaukee, Gateway to Milwaukee, Nucor Cold Finish Group and the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 414-297-6244 or email careerhub@matc.edu.
The vaccine clinic will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. in room A114. Co-sponsored by MATC and the Oak Creek Health Department, the clinic will offer Pfizer vaccines for those 12 years of age and above. It is recommended that parents or guardians accompany minors; a signed consent form is necessary. For more information or to pre-register, please visit: https://matcoct27clinic.timetap.com/#/.
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Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of southeastern Wisconsin’s economy and has provided innovative education in the region since 1912. More than 30,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses and community-based sites or learn online. MATC offers affordable and accessible education and training opportunities that empower and transform lives in the community. The college offers more than 170 academic programs; and transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Post from Community: Gateway Capital announces first investment in Tip a ScRxipt | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Gateway Capital Partners
October 26, 2021
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Gateway Capital Partners, a Milwaukee-based venture capital firm managed by Dana Guthrie, has made its first investment of $400,000 in Tip a ScRxipt. Tip a ScRxipt, a startup launched by Milwaukee-native Chad Johnson, also raised an additional $100,000 in seed funding from gener8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator.
This marks Gateway Capital’s first investment after closing an oversubscribed $13.5 million fundraise earlier this year. Gateway Capital is a portfolio fund of Wisconsin’s Badger Fund of Funds.
Tip a ScRxipt is a financial technology solution that allows intermediaries, such as healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, to efficiently deploy their payment assistance programs for prescription medications and other medical expenses. Funds contributed to a patient’s Tip a ScRxipt account are exclusively redeemable for medical expenses such as prescription medication, medical supplies, and medical equipment that may not be fully covered by health insurance. Peer-funding will be a unique feature of the app, allowing friends and family to contribute to a patient’s Tip a ScRxipt account to assist their loved ones with out-of-pocket medical expenses.
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“At Gateway Capital, we are committed to investing in high-growth potential startups at the early stages,” said Guthrie, Managing Partner of Gateway Capital Partners. “With the ever-increasing cost of medical expenses, Tip a ScRxipt has a large market opportunity. Chad is a problem-solver and is designing a product to mutually benefit both patients and the healthcare industry. We are excited to be investing in his vision and are optimistic about Tip a ScRxipt’s potential.”
Johnson founded Tip a ScRxipt in February 2020 after witnessing his own mother lose her retiree insurance and subsequently struggle to pay for prescription medication. “The more than 58 million Americans that report difficulty paying for medical expenses lets us know this isn’t just a low-income community issue,” said Johnson. “Through Tip a ScRxipt we can help solve a major, nationwide issue and hopefully prevent Americans – even those with health insurance – from being forced to stretch their medications or go without completely.”
Johnson has a history of successful entrepreneurial endeavors, including founding his own consultancy firm that served large enterprise customers such as FISERV, Johnson Controls, and Molson Coors Beverage Co. He also co-founded MKEing Coffee in collaboration with Stone Creek Coffee. Johnson is an alumnus of Young Enterprising Society’s Blueprint accelerator, which is where he initially connected with Gateway Capital, and Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator.
About Gateway Capital Partners:
Gateway Capital Partners is a Milwaukee-based venture capital fund that aims to be the first venture capital dollar into primarily pre-revenue startups. We look for the overlooked – emerging entrepreneurial geographies that traditionally lack venture capital investment. Our primary objective is to exceed national average returns for our investors and as a result create a stronger and self-sustaining entrepreneurial ecosystem. In addition to generating financial returns, we believe we can achieve social returns through investment in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities. We’re interested in connecting with entrepreneurs from, startups operating in, and/or startups that positively impact LMI communities. At Gateway Capital, we’re looking to do well and do good. Learn more at https://gwaycapital.com.

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Post from Community: MATC and City of Milwaukee Health Department hold vaccine walk-in clinic at MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square Oct. 28 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Area Technical College
October 26, 2021
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Milwaukee Area Technical College, in conjunction with the Milwaukee Health Department, will hold a free, public COVID-19 vaccine from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in room 488 at MATC’s Education Center at Walker’s Square, 816 W. National Ave.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered. The two-dose Pfizer vaccine may be administered to anyone 12 years of age and up with parental approval. Vaccines are free, but please bring your insurance card.
Spanish-speaking staff will be available to assist. Snacks and wellness kits will be offered at the clinic.
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No pre-registration is required, but Spanish speakers with questions prior to the event may contact Dr. Wilma Bonaparte, executive director, MATC Mequon Campus, (262) 238-2276.
For more information about the vaccine, contact Dr. Josie Veal at  (414) 297-8095 or vealj@matc.edu.
Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of southeastern Wisconsin’s economy and has provided innovative education in the region since 1912. More than 30,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses and community-based sites or learn online. MATC offers affordable and accessible education and training opportunities that empower and transform lives in the community. The college offers more than 170 academic programs; and transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.


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Post from Community: MATC expands high school promise eligibility to include GED, HSED and Adult High School Graduates; Adult and High School Promise deadlines shared | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Area Technical College
October 26, 2021
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Milwaukee Area Technical College is expanding the MATC Promise program to include new graduates of MATC’s Adult High School and students who have earned GED (General Education Development) and HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) credentials. This year, 2021-2022 graduates of GED and HSED programs and MATC’s Adult High School will be eligible to enroll for spring, summer or fall 2022 semesters.
The MATC Promise programs provide free tuition for eligible students. (The cost of books, program fees and equipment is not covered.)
MATC offers two Promise programs. Launched in 2015, the MATC Promise for New High School Graduates was the first Promise program in Wisconsin. The MATC Promise for Adults, serving those students who started but did not finish college, was launched in 2018.
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“We are excited to expand the MATC Promise for New High School Graduates to include a very important population,” said Dr. Vicki J. Martin, MATC president. “Graduates of GED and HSED programs and the MATC Adult High School are often students whose high school experience leads them to want to continue their journey by going on to college. By opening eligibility for the MATC Promise, we are making college tuition free so they can benefit from a family-sustaining career by enrolling in our programs. It also gives us the opportunity to recognize their tremendous achievement and help them move forward in their educational goals.”
New graduates of the GED, HSED and Adult High School programs will be considered members of the MATC Promise for New High School Graduates program, and may begin studies as early as Spring 2022.
Deadlines, and application and criteria information for both MATC Promise programs are as follows:
Qualifications:
Graduates from the Class of 2022 must meet the following criteria:
— Be eligible for federal Pell Grants as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
— Earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in high school; a GPA equivalent is in place for GED and HSED graduates.
— Graduate as part of the Class of 2022 from a high school in the MATC District or live in the MATC District. Students may not have previously started college anywhere.
Qualifications:
— Be 24 years of age or older as of Dec. 31, 2021.
— Live in the MATC District.
— Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $6,500 or less as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants who are in default on one or more prior student loans must apply by Dec. 3, 2021.
— Have earned at least six college credits, but have not earned an associate or bachelor’s degree.
— Have last attended college in December 2019 or earlier.
Individuals must complete the MATC High School Class of 2022 interest application or the Promise for Adults Interest Application for Spring 2022. All applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Full eligibility criteria and more information on both programs is available at matc.edu/promise.
The college is offering virtual information sessions for the MATC Promise and all of its programs at MATC Live.
Together, MATC’s Promise programs have served more than 2,000 qualified students. To date, nearly 400 students have completed an associate degree, technical diploma or certificate through one of the MATC Promise programs.
The MATC Promise is funded through a unique public-private partnership model that brings together federal and state financial aid resources with private donations that provide student scholarships to fill the gap between what aid provides and the cost of tuition.
Interested students and community partners can email matcpromise@matc.edu or call 414-297-6668.
Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of southeastern Wisconsin’s economy and has provided innovative education in the region since 1912. More than 30,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses and community-based sites or learn online. MATC offers affordable and accessible education and training opportunities that empower and transform lives in the community. The college offers more than 170 academic programs; and transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.


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Post from Community: Oct. 30, 2021 declared Repairers of the Breach Day in the City of Milwaukee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Repairers of the Breach
October 26, 2021
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On Saturday, Oct. 30, Repairers of the Breach will conclude its yearlong celebration of 30 years of service as a resource and shelter with special recognition – the day has officially been declared Repairers of the Breach Day by the City of Milwaukee.
Proclamations honoring Repairers’ 30 years of service have been received from the offices of Gov. Tony Evers, State Sen. LaTonya Johnson, State Rep. Kalam Haywood, Mayor Tom Barrett, Ald. Robert Bauman, County Executive David Crowley and County Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.
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On Oct. 30, Repairers will share more information during its Annual Meeting, being presented online and on social media due to COVID-19 concerns.
Platforms include: Repairers.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram
“Repairers of the Breach is a place where lives are saved and people are sustained to carry on,” said Board President Rebecca North. “Thanks to the many dedicated individuals and community sponsors, our 30-year journey will continue to provide hope for those in Milwaukee who desperately need our support.”
Added Pastor James West, Executive Director: “During our Annual Meeting, I look forward to providing an update on the impact Repairers of the Breach has had, and how our support of the vulnerable homeless community will continue to evolve in the years to come. I sincerely appreciate the ongoing generosity of those who make our mission possible.”
About Repairers of the Breach
Repairers of the Breach is Greater Milwaukee’s only daytime refuge and resource center for homeless adults open six days per week. We believe that offering life- saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring programs is key to self-reliability. Repairers of the Breach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our center is located at 1335 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee’s central city and is open from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Our daytime sanctuary is an empowering place where homeless and at-risk men and women can get the resources they need to get back on track. Whether it be food and clothing for the short-term, or education for the long-term, we are here to provide as many resources as we can, and we proudly partner with many other programs to ensure everyone gets the tools they need.

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How to deal with a nuisance neighbor | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
PrincessSafiya Byers
October 27, 2021
If your neighbor is being a nuisance, you don’t have to suffer. Here, a nuisance abatement vehicle is stationed on South 20th Street and West Greenfield Avenue. (File photo by Edgar Mendez)
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Whether it’s a barking dog, cars in the front yard, illegal activity or loud parties, there are ways to deal with challenging neighbors.
We spoke with Archie Blunt, the special enforcement manager for the Department of Neighborhood Services, to answer questions about the process.
What’s considered a nuisance?
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There are over 25 nuisance activities included in the City of Milwaukee code of ordinances, including indecent exposure, loitering, illegal drug activity, harassment and littering. These can apply to both residential properties and businesses.
What can you do?
There are a series of steps you can take.
The first is reaching out to the property owner. You can locate a property owner by looking at the Department of Neighborhood Services property data.
If that doesn’t work, you can call the non-emergency number (414-933-4444) to report nuisance activity. You can also report a nuisance property by calling or emailing your Community Prosecution Unit, or CPU, or completing a hot spot form and submitting it.
How does the process work?
Blunt says residents should try to understand the full process when making a complaint.
To qualify as a nuisance, there has to be a minimum of three phone calls for service in 30 days or two vice, violence or gang complaints in one year.
Once a property qualifies as a nuisance property, a file is opened, and a letter about the nuisance is sent to its owner that requests a plan of action (also known as an abatement plan) within 10 days to address the problems.
If the problem is not addressed in 10 days with a plan to modify, the property will be monitored every 30 days and billed for nuisance activity.
How do I know what’s happening with a complaint I made?
If you go to the city’s site, you can search the address at hand, Blunt said. When you look at the property data, you can see what ordinances that property has on them.
He also said that if you call in a complaint, you receive a complaint number that you can use to follow up on what’s going on. Your district’s police department may send you email updates if you provide that information.
Anything else I should know?
The Department of Neighborhood Services does not fix building code violations. “It is our job to assess the issues and follow protocols to send property owners to court, if necessary,” Blunt said.
For more information, you can check the city’s website.

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Looking to buy a home? Here are some resources and advice. | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 27, 2021
Buying a home can be a mystifying process. Luckily, there are plenty of resources in the city to help you. (File photo by Andrea Waxman)
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The road to home ownership can be long and confusing.
And the thought of it often keeps some people from trying to own.
We talked to Kelly Andrew, the chief development and marketing officer for ACTS Housing, to answer common questions.
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“Most people are closer to being ready to buy a home than they think,” Andrew said. “Don’t let the barriers stop you from starting the process.”
Andrew said there are several steps that potential homeowners must take at ACTS Housing.
“No. Most people think the process is over once an offer is accepted, but you still need to have nessacary inspections done to be sure that the home is safe and certified to live in.”
Social Development Commission can assist with lead, weatherization and other housing-related issues. You can call 414-906-2700.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council can help homeowners protect themselves from mortgage and foreclosure prevention scams as well as from predatory home loans. You can call 414-278-1240.
Housing Resources Inc. can provide counseling to homeowners and has programs to help people prevent foreclosure. You can call 414-461-6330.
ACTS Housingoffers counseling and real estate agent representation to help low-income families transition from renting to homebuying. You can call (414) 933-2215.
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee:The Housing Authority’s Section 32 program offers guidance through the homebuying process and sells rehabilitated homes to low-income residents. The agency offers some grants and subsidies for down payment assistance and forgivable second mortgages for current HACM homeowners. You can call (414) 286-5405.
Bronzeville Resident Homeownership Initiative: The Bronzeville Homebuyer Assistance Program provides forgivable loans up to $25,000 and technical assistance to help with property renovation needs for residents buying city-owned foreclosed homes in the Bronzeville Initiative areaYou can call (414) 286-5608.
Common Ground-Milwaukee Rising:
Milwaukee Rising rehabilitates and sells foreclosed properties in the Sherman Park neighborhood. Matching grants of up to $5,000 are available for homeowners wanting to make repairs and improvements. Contact Bob Connolly at bconnolly@jamescompany.com for more information.
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OPINION: My journey from artist to life insurance agent — a pandemic story | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Marquis Gilbert
October 27, 2021
Marquis Gilbert writes: “I want to save families the added trauma of not having access to financial resources on top of the trauma of losing a loved one.” (Photo by Sue Vliet)
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This is the story of how becoming an economic casualty of the coronavirus pandemic put me on a path to finding success in a new career and a new positive outlook on life after not knowing where my next dollar was going to come from.
For the previous 17 years, I had been making my living as a full-time artist and manager of H2O Community Development Corporation, providing digital arts programming to students all over the city of Milwaukee. This was a dream job I created with my cousin and co-founder Dwight Gilbert back in 2007.
Things had been going great for our organization. Although small, we were growing and had finally gotten to the point where we could hire resident artists to replicate our program model and expand to serve more students.
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However, in March of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic shut the doors of all schools by order of the governor, leaving us with no work and no way to make any income as an organization. All of our contracts were put on hold indefinitely. We were left scrambling to figure out how we were going to survive, not just as an organization — our personal livelihoods were in jeopardy as well. It was a very frustrating time to say the least. The entire world was at a standstill as the global economic lockdown kept so many of us from earning a living and doing the work we love.
Last year, if you told me that I would go from being a full-time teaching artist to a life insurance agent, I would have surely laughed in your face! I’m a creative! I make beats and write songs with kids for a living! Becoming a licensed professional in the finance industry would have been the most unlikely thing to ever happen to me. I have never worked in an office in my entire life. I’ve been in classrooms and community centers the last 20 years, so this was definitely outside of my professional wheelhouse.
As we waited and waited, hoping the school closures would be short-lived so we could get back to working and earning money, I began to worry that I would have to find employment somewhere. I feared ending up somewhere doing something I hate. I haven’t had a REAL JOB since 2012, so the thought of having to re-enter the traditional workforce and have a boss was terrifying.
However, a chance conversation with a random Facebook friend (now REAL LIFE friend, Marvin Ortiz) turned into a meeting where I was offered an opportunity I didn’t know that I was looking for. I went into his office to talk about life insurance, as I had a policy about which I knew very little, aside from knowing I should have it. I came out with an education about the different types of policies and realizing I had one that was not financially in my best interest. Long story short, I switched insurance carriers and became a client at the firm at which I am now an agent.
Today I am a life insurance agent at a firm that trains people from all walks of life to become licensed professionals in the finance industry. I started my training in April of 2021 and became officially licensed in June. I am licensed do business in Wisconsin, Florida and Texas, and I am also working toward becoming a fully licensed investment broker, which I hope to accomplish by 2022.
Life insurance is a product that every family should have, but for various reasons do not, only realizing its importance when someone unexpectedly dies without having it. Families are often thrown into financial ruin when tasked with how to pay for a funeral without any money. It happens far too often in the Black community, especially in Milwaukee. A simple financial product that not only covers memorial expenses but also leaves a sizeable estate to pass down to a beneficiary with the potential to produce generational wealth is often foregone because people either don’t know about it or don’t understand that it is how family assets are protected.
The topic also hits close to home in my own life, as my father, who died when I was 22, did not have life insurance, leaving his parents and siblings with the costs of his funeral and sadly, leaving no inheritance to his four children.
Reflecting on this, it has become my mission to inform and educate families in my community by sharing concepts that will increase financial literacy and knowledge about how money works. I have helped numerous families since becoming licensed, securing coverage for those without, getting more coverage for those who have it but not enough or the wrong kind, and securing coverage for those who need non-employer-based coverage that can go with them regardless of where they work.
I want to save families the added trauma of not having access to financial resources on top of the trauma of losing a loved one.
Death is a topic that many people are afraid to talk about because it forces us to face the reality of our own mortality, but it is not something that should be avoided as we all know it is coming for us one day and we don’t know when that day will come. We owe it to our loved ones to consider how their lives will be impacted by our passing and using the tools available to pay something forward. The proceeds from a life insurance policy can lift a family out of poverty and break cycles of generational poverty that plague so many of our communities.
The silver lining of my journey is that my nonprofit organization survived the economic crisis of the pandemic with the help of emergency grants from various sources that allowed us to stay solvent until we were finally able to resume work.
I now have two ways I serve the interests and needs of families and youth in my community, and I am grateful for the opportunity that crisis afforded me. It was the opportunity to learn and share valuable information that can help families avoid the distress of being financially unprotected in the wake of an unexpected tragedy. I love that I get to help people make sense of a confusing topic and give them assurance that the people that they love will be well taken care of if the unthinkable occurs.
Marquis Gilbert is co-founder of H2O Community Development Corporation and a life insurance agent with Primerica. You can reach him here: marquis.gilbert@primerica.com

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Post from Community: MATC to host ‘Casa Abierta,” a virtual open house in Spanish about bilingual programs Nov. 4 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 27, 2021
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Milwaukee Area Technical College will host “Casa Abierta,” a virtual open house in Spanish about MATC bilingual programs for prospective students and their families, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4.
Students will hear from Eva Martinez Powless, MATC’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer along with student and alumni panelists; meet with bilingual program instructors; and get information about bilingual programs, including college-level programs, GED/HSED programs and English as a Second Language classes. Visitors can also learn about support services for bilingual students, including financial aid and scholarships, such as DACA Plus.
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MATC offers bilingual programs offered through the Office of Bilingual Education, the Education Center at Walker’s Square and our community partner sites, including:
•Bilingual Office Assistant
•Child Care Services
•Early Childhood Education
•Dental Assistant
•Dietary Manager Certificate
•ESL (English as a Second Language)
•GED/HSED
•Medical Interpreter
•Nursing Assistant
•Preschool Certificate
For more information and to register, visit matc.edu/CasaAbierta or call MATC’s Recruitment Office, 414-297-6228, recruitment@matc.edu.
Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of southeastern Wisconsin’s economy and has provided innovative education in the region since 1912. More than 30,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses and community-based sites or learn online. MATC offers affordable and accessible education and training opportunities that empower and transform lives in the community. The college offers more than 170 academic programs; and transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.


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Post from Community: Upcoming changes to the Keenan Health Center hours | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 27, 2021
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Due to training for the new electronic health record system, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic at Keenan Health Center (3200 N. 36th Street) will have modified clinic hours and services the week of November 1, 2021.
The schedule for the week is as follows:
Normal clinic hours will resume Monday, November 8. More information about the Keenan Health Center can be found at Milwaukee.gov/Keenan. Any questions can be direct to the clinic at 414-286-3631.
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NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee clinic helps kids with behavioral challenges navigate the early years | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
October 28, 2021
The Behavior Clinic provides in-home services for families in the program. (Photo provided by Penfield Children’s Center)
Leer en español: NNS Spotlight: Cómo una clínica de Milwaukee ayuda a los niños con problemas de comportamiento a navegar los primeros años
Amy Quindt was struggling to help her son.
Her son, Gabe Holt, stopped communicating at around 1½ years old. Then, he started to get anxious and compulsive. He would try to run away in public places. He would yell. He would look for things that might hurt him.
It got to the point where Quindt couldn’t even take him to the grocery store. She was cooped up at home, wondering what to do.
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“A lot of things most families take for granted would hold us up,” Quindt said.
Quindt would later find out that Gabe had ADHD, an attention deficit disorder that makes children impulsive, and oppositional defiant disorder, which makes them more defiant. When it came to those specific challenges, Quindt felt there weren’t many people, including other parents, she could turn to who know exactly what she’s going through.
But now she has a team to help her navigate the struggles.
About three years ago, Quindt reached out to the Behavior Clinic, a partnership between Penfield Children’s Center, 833 N. 26 St., and the Marquette University College of Education that provides in-home psychiatric services to young children. The program, which usually lasts about 10 weeks, aims to help resolve behavior issues and give parents the tools to help their child.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the clinic to provide telehealth services, but most activities take place in the child’s home. Heather Rotolo, director of the Behavior Clinic, said working with the children at home is more effective because it helps them solve problems in their own environment.
The Behavior Clinic uses the Early Pathways model, which the center originated. The model emphasizes setting healthy expectations and goals for children, while teaching them to handle disruptive behaviors. Rotolo said a strong focus on the parent-child relationship sets it apart from other programs.
Working to build trust
For Quindt, one of the first things she did was child-led play, in which parents don’t speak but let the child show them what they’d like to do with their toys. Quindt said that helped build trust between her and her son and opened up opportunities to communicate better.
Other tactics have practical applications, too.
“We wouldn’t go shopping because I couldn’t get him physically dressed to leave the house,” Quindt said. They’ve been able to work through that by using a tactic called “forced choices.”
“It’s not a choice if you get dressed, but you can choose if you want a red shirt or a blue shirt.”
In Quindt’s case, though, she wasn’t just working on behavior; she was trying to help her son through emotional trauma. When he was about 2, a car accident severely injured his father. Gabe had trouble processing the accident.
The prevalence of traumatic events in the community informs the Behavior Clinic’s work. Alan Burkard, a consulting psychologist for the clinic and a professor at Marquette University, said the average child in the program is about 2½ years old, and most have been exposed to two traumatic events in that time.
“That’s pretty high for a 2-year-old,” Burkard said. “To give a comparison: When you look at it in the context of adults, they say if you’ve experienced four or more, you’re more likely to have physical, financial or educational ramifications as a result of those exposures.”
To assist the children, the staff makes small children’s books that help them understand how to work through their emotions more effectively in a story format.
“We often hear the phrase, ‘Oh, they won’t remember,’ or that this is something that they’re not seeing or paying attention to, but they do,” Rotolo said.
Rotolo said the clinic gets referrals from around 90 sites around the city. Notably, it gets many of its patients from Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Milwaukee Public Schools and some from the Milwaukee Health Department, sometimes after kids have been tested for lead. Services are also offered in Spanish.
Burkard said the clinic typically sees from  270 to 300 families a year. For Marquette, the partnership provides opportunities for graduate students to get real experience and conduct research. It also is a way to connect the school to the community.
Gabe is 4½ years old now. Quindt said both she and her son live fuller lives because of the assistance they received. While there are still struggles, they’re learning to deal with them, and she knows help is only a call away.
“He’s learning how to cope in the everyday world,” Quindt said.
For more information
To reach the Behavior Clinic, call 414-345-6351. To reach the Penfield Children’s Center, call 414-344-7676.

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Here’s what you need to know about kid-friendly Halloween activities this weekend | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
October 28, 2021
Milwaukee is open for trick-or-treating this weekend! Find out more about neighborhood events, such as this one in Silver City in 2011. (File photo by John Sterr)
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Boo!
Spooky season is upon us, and we want you and your family to have a happy and safe Halloween. We’ve compiled a list of trick-or-treat locations, other kid-friendly Halloween activities and some tips on staying safe while having fun.
Trick-or-treat times and locations
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The official time for trick-or-treating in Milwaukee is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. More information, including trick-or-treat tips for parents, guidance on organizing a trick-or-treat event in your neighborhood and general Halloween safety tips, can be found on the City of Milwaukee’s website.
Homes and businesses in the Harambee and Riverwest neighborhoods participating in trick-or-treating during this time should register their location by Friday, Oct. 29 using this form. This will help trick-or-treaters in the area find you. Trick-or-treaters can view the map here.
On Saturday, families can also trick-or-treat indoors at the Latino Family Expo and Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, located at 2607 S. 5th St. Register for free here.
On Sunday, kids can trick-or-treat and participate in a costume contest at Haunted Hoops, located at the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St. The Marquette University men’s basketball team will be scrimmaging during the event, and the costume contest will take place at halftime. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the event will continue until noon.
Costume contests and other kid-friendly Halloween activities
On Thursday, Battle Lounge is hosting a Halloween costume party for kids full of treat bags, pizza, video and board games, dancing games, contests and more. The party will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 5419 W. Lisbon Ave.
On Saturday, kids can participate in the Cholo and Chola costume contest for kids, located at 1225 S. Cesar E Chavez Dr. The contest runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Also on Saturday, families living in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood can join Metcalfe Park Community Bridges for a Halloween party with candy, park play and more. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the new Butterfly Park, 3701 W. Meinecke St.
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Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre las actividades de Halloween para niños este fin de semana
¡Abucheo!
La temporada espeluznante está sobre nosotros y queremos que usted y su familia tengan un Halloween feliz y seguro. Hemos compilado una lista de lugares para pedir dulces, otras actividades de Halloween para niños y algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro mientras se divierte.
Horarios y ubicaciones de truco o dulce
El horario oficial para pedir dulces en Milwaukee es de 1 pm a 4 pm el domingo 31 de octubre. Más información, incluidos trucos o trucos para los padres, orientación sobre cómo organizar un evento de truco o dulce en su vecindario y consejos generales de seguridad de Halloween, se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la Ciudad de Milwaukee.
Los hogares y negocios en los vecindarios de Harambee y Riverwest que participen en el truco o dulce durante este tiempo deben registrar su ubicación antes del viernes 29 de octubre usando este formulario. Esto ayudará a los que hagan truco o dulce en el área a encontrarlo. Los que quieran truco o dulce pueden ver el mapa aquí.
El sábado, las familias también pueden pedir dulces en el interior del Latino Family Expo and Festival de 10 am a 4 pm en St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, ubicado en 2607 S. 5th St. Regístrese gratis aquí.
El domingo, los niños pueden pedir dulces y participar en un concurso de disfraces en Haunted Hoops , ubicado en el Centro Al McGuire, 770 N. 12th St. El equipo de baloncesto masculino de la Universidad de Marquette jugará durante el evento y el concurso de disfraces. tendrá lugar en el entretiempo. Las puertas se abren a las 9 am y el evento continuará hasta el mediodía.
Concursos de disfraces y otras actividades de Halloween para niños
El jueves, Battle Lounge organizará una fiesta de disfraces de Halloween para niños llena de bolsas de golosinas, pizza, juegos de video y de mesa, juegos de baile, concursos y más. La fiesta se desarrollará de 6 pm a 9 pm en 5419 W. Lisbon Ave.
El sábado, los niños pueden participar en el concurso de disfraces de Cholo y Chola para niños , ubicado en 1225 S. Cesar E Chavez Dr. El concurso se lleva a cabo de 2 pm a 6 pm
También el sábado, las familias que viven en el vecindario de Metcalfe Park pueden unirse a Metcalfe Park Community Bridges para una fiesta de Halloween con dulces, juegos en el parque y más. El evento se llevará a cabo de 1 pm a 3 pm en el nuevo Butterfly Park, 3701 W. Meinecke St.
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PHOTOS: Check out six brand new community murals | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Adam Carr
October 28, 2021
It’s been another productive season for Milwaukee artists, with a new crop of murals lovingly painted on walls throughout our community.
This gallery features public artworks completed in the summer of 2021 by Tia Richardson, LaNia Sproles, Vedale Hill, John Fleissner and Fred Kaems.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 29 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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October 29, 2021
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend with art making, a 5K and a concert. (File photo by Allison Dikanovic)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.
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1. Spooky Vibes and Gerrymandered Lines: Friday, Oct. 29
Join Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, the Hmong American Women’s Association, Leaders Igniting Transformation, Wisconsin Working Families Party and All On The Line Wisconsin for a conversation about how gerrymandering affects your life and what you can do about it. The event is on Facebook Live starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29.
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2. 29th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Exhibition: Opening Reception: Friday, Oct. 29
Join Walker’s Point Center for the Arts and tour the Dia de Los Muertos exhibition. The reception will include a dance performance, music, art, pan de muerto and atole. Exhibiting artists include Suleika Perez, Ysabel Garcia, Brandom Terres-Sanchez and Cooperativa G. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at 839 S. 5th St.
3. Day of the Dead Concert: Las Cafeteras: Friday, Oct. 29
Join Las Cafeteras and Latino Arts for a special Day of the Dead concert within the United Community Center, located at 1028 S. 9th St. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. Price of admission varies. More details here.
4. “Repairers of the Breach Day” declared in honor of local nonprofit: Saturday, Oct. 30
Repairers of the Breach is a daytime refuge and resource center open six days per week for homeless adults and is located at 1335 W. Vliet St. In recognition of the center’s 30 years of service, the City of Milwaukee has declared Saturday to be “Repairers of the Breach Day.”
5. Day of the Dead 5K Run/Walk and Festival: Saturday, Oct. 30
Join the Forest Home Cemetery, located at 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., for a 5K run/walk and Day of the Dead Festival. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 and the festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dia de los Muertos attire is encouraged. The fee for the 5K is $30 and requires registration, but the festival is free.
BONUS: Dia de los Muertos – Art making with Gilberto Botello: Saturday, Oct. 30
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos for this free and family-friendly event with artist Gilberto Botello. Botello will lead art-making activities from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 30 at Arts @ Large, located at 1100 S. 5th St
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