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Low-income parents struggle to find affordable child care, report shows | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Edgar Mendez
July 19, 2019
Access to affordable child care has decreased in the past 13 years, according to a report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. (Photo by Analise Pruni)
Kristin Lee Aponte thought she had found the perfect day care center for her kids.
Her oldest daughter, Amelia, had started there when she was 1. And her youngest, Brenna, was a newborn when she started coming.
Her plan was to stay at the center until Brenna started school. But the mother discovered one obstacle: The cost.
Despite receiving a subsidy through Wisconsin Shares, a program that covers a portion of child care costs for low-income working families, Aponte’s copay at the center rose to as high as $400 a month. She and her children eventually had to leave the center.
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“It was a big letdown,” Aponte said. “Leaving was a painful decision for me, but I just could not keep up with the copay amount.”
Aponte is not alone. The number of families participating in Wisconsin Shares that pay more than their family’s expected copay amount has been increasing over the past 13 years, according to a report released Thursday from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. The Wisconsin Policy Forum is an independent policy research organization with offices in Milwaukee and Madison.
A family’s copay is determined by factors including age, number of children and income, with the amount of the subsidy based on what is left over after the copay is subtracted from the maximum reimbursement rate, Betsy Mueller, a researcher for Wisconsin Policy Forum, said. A family might also be responsible for paying the difference between the maximum reimbursement rate and the actual costs of the care, Mueller added.
Mueller said the increase in the rate of families that paid more than their expected share began after a freeze on the market reimbursement rate that lasted from 2006 to 2013. That, along with inflation and increased child care costs, meant families enrolled in the program were increasingly contributing more than their family’s expected copay.
Back in 2006, 75 percent of child care slots were within the range of the family’s expected copay, but by 2017, that rate had fallen to only 15 percent, according to data from the 2017 Market Rate Survey used in the study.
A federal grant that partially funds Wisconsin Shares recommends reimbursement levels to be high enough so that families that receive the subsidy can access 75 percent of available child care slots, as was the case in 2006. The decrease in the number of affordable child care slots after the subsidy is factored in could impact funding for the program going forward.
According to the report, the federal government recently sent a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families warning that the Wisconsin Shares program is not meeting compliance standards for a grant it receives and could face a penalty if the child care accessibility rate isn’t increased to 25 percent.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed a $23 million annual increase in funding for the program through the 2019-’21 budget, which would have raised the maximum reimbursement rates for Wisconsin Shares and made 50 percent of child care slots within the range of the family’s expected copay. Some of that funding would have been made available through an increase in the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant program, which provides funds for Wisconsin Shares and other child care subsidy programs.
That proposal was halved by the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee. The increase in funding that was included in the final budget should still bring the state up to the 25th percentile, which is compliant with federal grant standards.
“The final budget made some progress in improving access to affordable child care for low-income families, but the issue is unlikely to go away and may continue to be a challenge in future state budgets,” Mueller said.
Taking steps to address this issue in future budgets could greatly benefit early childhood education, low-income families and the state’s workforce, the report states.
As for Aponte, she has once again found a child care center that she is happy with, and one that is much more affordable. She now pays around $85 a month per child, she said. But she still wishes that the program had made child care more affordable for working parents such as herself, and that her children didn’t have to leave their first day care center.
“I miss that place to this day,” she said.


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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: July 22 to July 27 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
July 22, 2019
Make a thon home photo: Moms and children and invited to make a project together at the Mitchell Street Library on Friday and Saturday. (Photo provided by Milwaukee Black Moms)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some events we think you shouldn’t miss. 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. New exhibition at Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing: Monday, July 22
Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, 4233 W. Fond du Lac Ave., is presenting its latest exhibition on Monday, July 22. Katrina Mosley, a photojournalist, took the photos for the exhibition titled “Jennifer: A Series of Portraits.” The gallery will be unveiling the photos at 10:30 a.m.
2. Learn to breakdance with True Skool: Wednesday, July 24
TRUE Skool wants to teach you how to breakdance. On Wednesday, July 24, as a part of the Marcus Center’s KidZ Days program, kids can learn how to breakdance for free. The class starts at 10 a.m. on the Marcus Center’s KidZ Stage, 929 N. Water St.
3. Meet with the Fire and Police Commission: Wednesday, July 24
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The African American Civic Engagement Roundtable is hosting a community engagement session with the Fire and Police Commission on Wednesday, July 24. Milwaukee residents are invited to meet and ask questions to Griselda Aldrete, the executive director nominee for the Fire and Police Commission. The talk will be held in the Mason Temple Church, 6098 N. 35 St., and starts at 5:30 p.m.
4. Eat and walk through Alice’s Garden: Thursday, July 25
Alice’s Garden’s chef, Zakiyas Courtney, is preparing a vegan meal on Thursday, July 25. Lunch will be hosted in Alice’s Garden, 2136 N. 21 St., and costs $10. Carry-out is available. After lunch, guests are invited for a walk through the labyrinth.
5. Mom & me Make-A-Thon: Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27
Milwaukee Black Moms is hosting a free Make-A-Thon for parents and children at the Mitchell Street Public Library, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. Families can follow one of three project tutorials or create their own project. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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HACM annual meeting celebrates 75th anniversary & opening of Victory Manor | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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July 22, 2019
On July 17, 2019, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) welcomed nearly 300 people to its annual meeting to celebrate the ripples of hope created throughout its 75 years of providing high quality, affordable housing options and supportive services to Milwaukee families, seniors, disabled adults, and veterans.
The theme for the event was inspired by the words of Robert F. Kennedy:  “Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”
The program showcased HACM’s long-time commitment to working effectively with different levels of government, numerous community partners, and its diverse population of residents to preserve affordable housing and provide pathways to self-sufficiency.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Region V Administrator Joseph P. Galvan commended Mayor Tom Barrett, HACM’s Board of Commissioners, and attendees for their commitment to improving the quality of life for low-income individuals throughout Milwaukee. Galvan added that all of us have to work together, “to lift up those who are at most risk, those who are in most need because we are one community, we are one people.”
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Mayor Barrett also addressed the crowd, stating that, “the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is in the business of creating hope and opportunity for its residents.” He went on to declare July 17, 2019 as “Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Day” through the City of Milwaukee. “What we have seen here is leadership that challenges the city administration, works with the federal government, and leverages these assets,” said Mayor Barrett.
“The Housing Authority’s annual meeting, once again becomes a collective reflection of how it takes a village to band together to create positive change for the many. It provides us with a point of inflection in which we encourage others to join the band, to learn about the collective work, and look for ways to join the village in creating ripples of hope,” said HACM’s Secretary-Executive Director Tony Pérez.
Beginning with the construction of nearly 1,000 new apartment homes for veterans following World War II, HACM continued addressing Milwaukee’s affordable housing needs between 1950 and the early 1970s with the construction of several large developments for low-income families and 13 high-rise buildings around the city to house low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. In the 1970s HACM established its Section 8 Housing Voucher Program to de-concentrate poverty by offering rent assistance that could be used in the private rental market.
HACM currently provides over 11,000 low-income households with quality affordable housing options.  This includes over 3,000 seniors aged 62 and older; over 3,400 non-senior adults and children with disabilities; over 2,100 children less than 5 years old; and over 7,400 school-aged children, which is equivalent to almost 10% of the total enrolment of Milwaukee Public Schools.
During its 75 year history, it is estimated that HACM has provided nearly 170,000 people with housing stability.
HACM’s housing programs and its work in recent decades to revitalize its original housing stock has been an economic engine benefiting Milwaukee and Wisconsin.  Since 2004 alone, HACM has competed for and brought in more than $252 million in financing to sustain and revitalize the public housing developments that were built in the 1950s and 1960s.
HACM’s Rent Assistance program provides more than $35 million in housing assistance payments each year to over 2,900 landlords in the City of Milwaukee.  Since 2004, $525 million in housing assistance payments have been made to private landlords, thus supporting affordable housing and helping the local economy.
A review of HACM’s economic impact by a third-party evaluator, Econsult Solutions, Inc., reported that HACM has a $116 million annual positive impact on the City of Milwaukee, including direct Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), and a $139 million annual impact on the State of Wisconsin.  This includes an employment impact of 670 jobs annually.
HACM has also partnered its housing with a wide array of programs and services to provide residents with pathways to good health and wellness, economic growth, and independence.  These programs have included:
“These programs and others, when combined with stable housing, truly have been the means to increased opportunity for many Milwaukeeans,” said HACM’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative Coordinator, Paul Williams. “They are the ripples that build a current that can sweep individuals, families, and communities through and beyond the oppression of poverty and disinvestment.”
Several beneficiaries of HACM programs were highlighted as “Ripples of Hope”:
HACM recognized several partners for helping the agency achieve its mission to foster strong, resilient, and inclusive communities. Each honoree received a commemorative Mova Globe sculpture signifying the care they have provided for their community. Honorees included:
HACM also unveiled its newest project, Victory Manor, a 60-unit veterans preference development with on-site supportive services provided by the Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd. Victory Manor is the first multi-family building to be completed as part of Phase II of the new Westlawn Gardens neighborhood.
Looking forward, HACM officials highlighted:
The event concluded with Brig. General Robert A. Cocroft’s widow, Jacquie Cocroft, presenting the American flag to the color guard from American Legion Post 416 for a flag raising ceremony to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who secured freedom for all of us.
As we look to the future, we have a strengthened sense of commitment to creating ripples of hope by providing a foundation of stable housing and access to opportunities for our residents and our neighborhoods.
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About the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM)
Founded in 1944, HACM provides high-quality affordable housing options to over 10,000 households in Milwaukee. HACM’s award-winning programs foster strong and inclusive communities that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life and the opportunity to thrive. Learn more at www.hacm.org.


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NNS on WGLB Radio: Camp offers chance for kids to bond with their incarcerated moms | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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July 22, 2019
Bridget Davis wipes a tear as she waits for her 14-year-old son Lawson to get through security on his way in to visit her at Taycheedah Correctional Institution as part of Camp Reunite. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
NNS reporter Allison Dikanovic talks with Saryea Murchison and Dennis Walton of WGLB radio about the ways that incarceration impacts a whole family and how a program called Camp Reunite is creating an opportunity for these families to bond.
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Non-comm radio vet Dori Zori named assistant program director at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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July 22, 2019
Non-commercial radio veteran Dori Zori has been named assistant program director of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9), the station announced Monday. Zori will also continue to host the station’s 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. weekday morning show, which she has helmed since 2012.
“Dori’s 20-plus years in non-commercial radio makes her the perfect fit for the role,” Program Director Jordan Lee said. “Dori will also lead some new and exciting programming plans that are in the works at Radio Milwaukee.”
As assistant program director, Dori will lead all projects that interface with artist appearances and public-facing events. This includes Studio Milwaukee sessions, programming events, artist interviews and DJ takeovers. She also will continue to manage the station’s relationships with
venue partners and local musicians. She will no long serve as the station’s promotion’s manager, a position she has held in addition to morning show host.
Zori joined 88Nine in August 2012, when she began co-hosting and eventually hosting the morning show. Before coming to Radio Milwaukee, Zori was a DJ on WMSE-FM (91.7) from 1990 to 2012 and the station’s underwriting director from 2008 to 2012.
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“Being part of a community-powered radio station has been my passion for as long as I can remember,” Zori said. “From my early days at WMSE to my work now at 88Nine, I’ve been able to give back to my city by working hard to highlight the local bands, businesses and organizations that make Milwaukee a dynamic place to live. I’m so excited to become a stronger voice at 88Nine to help shape not only the future of the station but our next generation of broadcasters.”
Radio Milwaukee also announced it is seeking applicants for the position of afternoon drive host / promotions coordinator. Details at https://radiomilwaukee.org/about-us/radio-jobsinternships/afternoon-drive-host-promotions-coordinator/. Applications are due Tuesday.
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) has been a positive force for Milwaukee on air, online and in the
community since its 2007 launch. The station broadcasts and streams a unique blend of musical styles, including at
least one song by a Milwaukee artist each hour and short Community Stories that foster engagement and positive
change. The award-winning station receives the great majority of its financial support from its 6,000 contributing
members, more than 200 underwriters and 25 foundations. The station runs a separate 24/7 all-Milwaukee music HD2
broadcast channel and web stream available on HD2 radios and at 414Music.fm online. Learn more about 88Nine and
stream the station at http://www.RadioMilwaukee.org or via the 88Nine mobile app.

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Roger and Judy Smith family pledge $1 million to Discovery World | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Discovery World
July 22, 2019
Discovery World announced today that community benefactors Roger and Judy Smith have made a gift of $1 million to improve Discovery World’s overall visitor experience and expand the visibility of Wisconsin’s largest science and technology center.
Roger Smith, a lifelong Milwaukee resident who was introduced to the world of science and engineering alongside his father in the A.O. Smith factory, has served on the Discovery World Board of Directors for more than decade.
“Discovery World is really an important asset to the community because of what they’re teaching young kids and adults,” said Smith, retired Director of Community Affairs for A.O. Smith Foundation. “I love it and it is my number one non-profit. It’s a real honor for me to give a large gift in order to make this Pilot House and all of Discovery World a better place.”
To be formally announced at the Discovery World 2019 Ignite the Spark Gala on July 27, the Pilot House will be renamed the Roger and Judy Smith Family Pilot House.
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The venue will be fitted with a brand new LED lighting system that will increase the visibility of the science center situated on Milwaukee’s lakefront. The Smiths hope that their gift will help Discovery World shine even brighter and reach new audiences.
“It’s going to be a bright new beacon in our city,” said Judy. “I really hope it makes people think ‘wow, what a beautiful city, what a beautiful skyline we have’. And I hope that it draws even more new people to the lakefront and the museum.”
Discovery World has served as a backdrop for many important Smith family celebrations over the years. Some of their favorite memories include touring the original museum with Roger’s father, hosting their daughter’s wedding on the lakefront and meeting new friends during the community festivals held on the amphitheater.
“Discovery World has been a gathering place for our family,” said Judy. “We come every Wednesday night in the summer for Live at the Lakefront and have made many friends there. Our daughter Katie and her husband Mickey got married in the amphitheater and had the reception in the Pilot House. It’s such a fun place to bring anybody, not just kids, because there’s so just so much to see.”
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About Discovery World
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier science and technology center that’s fun for the whole family. The 130,000-square foot facility is home to interactive exhibits, fresh and saltwater tanks in the Reiman Aquarium, live theater shows, and a multitude of educational programs. Discovery World is also home to Wisconsin’s Flagship the S/V Denis Sullivan. To find out more call (414) 765-9966 or visit www.discoveryworld.org.

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Campaign aimed at ending the sale of single cigarettes to launch in Milwaukee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network
July 23, 2019
On Wednesday, July 24, the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network’s (WAATPN) Single Cigarette Subcommittee will launch “No Singles/No Loosies,” a campaign aimed at increasing awareness about the problems associated with the illegal sale of single cigarettes (cigarettes out of the pack) in Milwaukee. Joining the celebration will be Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, who will deliver remarks during the press conference.
The No Singles/No Loosies subcommittee is chaired by the American Cancer Society and Hayat Pharmacy, and includes community members and retailers from across the city. Together, they’re hoping to end the sale of single cigarettes in Milwaukee. The sale of single cigarettes are a contributor to the state’s high smoking rate for African-Americans, which is nearly double that of the general population, and also increases the chances that young people can afford and illegally purchase cigarettes.
Last year the city increased the fine for retailers caught selling single cigarettes, known as “loosies,” to $691.00. The fine for selling single cigarettes had been $181 for a first offense and $321 for second and subsequent offenses. Local efforts to curtail single cigarette sales began with a survey conducted in 2016 to learn more about community knowledge of single cigarettes. The results called for action. Nine out of
ten respondents believed single cigarettes are frequently sold to youth under the age of 18, and 75% of respondents believe the sale of single cigarettes is a problem in Milwaukee.
The culmination of these efforts were several signs and a window cling, which retailers helped to develop. The signs make it clear that the sale of single cigarettes is illegal and that customers can’t purchase them. The group hopes that the signs will be displayed by every tobacco retailer in Milwaukee.
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The WAATPN is working to eliminate tobacco related health disparities and address unequal marketing practices of corporate tobacco companies in the central city. Several elected officials will be in attendance during the event, which will be followed by tobacco retailer tours.
Location: Date & Time: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Parking lot to east of Juice Kitchen 10:00- 11 a.m. (Press event to begin promptly at 10:30)
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Walking Tour of Tobacco Retailers 11:00- 11:30
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NNS Spotlight: Program teaches Milwaukee’s next generation of gardeners | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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Otto Uihlein (from left), and Abdull Musa, Teens Grow Greens agricultural apprentice, show off Otto’s basil plant, which was potted as part of the MyPlant program. (Photo by Amanda Parrish)
Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee. To nominate a person or a group, email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “Spotlight” in the subject line.
In the corner of Webers Greenhouse, home of Teens Grow Greens, is a station labeled MyPlant with soil, plants, compost, watering cans and snacks.
As Otto Uihlein, 2, finished his bagel with cream cheese, strawberries and basil, he made his way to the MyPlant station and picked out a pot in preparation to grow his own basil plant.
With the help of a Teens Grow Greens apprentice, Otto got his hands dirty as he filled his pot with soil and compost. Next, the pair selected a small basil plant to rehome, patted down a final layer of soil and added water. With a smile and a little cream cheese on his face, Otto went to show his newly potted basil to his dad and Teens Grow Greens executive director Charlie Uihlein.
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Teens Grow Greens is a nonprofit organization that grows plants, herbs, vegetables and the futures of Milwaukee teens. High school students learn leaderships skills, financial responsibility and the importance of growing their own healthy food during a nine-month paid internship.
A partnership with Outpost Natural Foods, the MyPlant program opened June 22 and hopes to reach younger kids to connect them with gardening and healthy food.
Greyson Jansen (from left), William Jansen and Otto Uihlein rest after putting together terrariums. Photo by Amanda Parrish
Teens Grow Greens is seeing a generational gap in those who garden and grow their own food, Claire Muza, growing director, said. Many of the customers that come through are grandparents, while interns often don’t have prior gardening experience. She said through the MyPlant program, Teens Grow Greens wants to rebuild the connection between kids and the ease of growing food.
It’s important for them “to make that connection of actual leaf to food because sometimes they wouldn’t even know that a plant is edible,” Muza said.
It’s essential to teach kids the importance of eating healthy when they are young because physical health has a big impact on mental health, she said.
The MyPlant program also includes a snack for the kids featuring the herb they just planted so they can taste the plant they are bringing home.
Parents can bring their kids to Webers Greenhouse, 4215 N. Green Bay Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays to pot and take home their own herb plant. The free program runs until July 27.
The MyPlant program is not the only workshop at Webers Greenhouse. Most weeks, Teens Grow Greens holds other classes such as intro to gardening, paper making and terrarium making.
One of the young visitors at Webers Greenhouse William Jansen, 5, said he gardens all the time at home. He said his family just planted cucumbers, pumpkins and other vegetables.
William and his brother, Greyson, 2, both took part in terrarium making. The brothers first picked out vases. Next, they filled the bottom of the vase with rocks for drainage. Then they covered the rocks with dirt, followed by a succulent, moss and sticks.
William said this is his first terrarium and plans on putting it in his room.
Like the Jansen brothers, John Kroner, 6, is no stranger to gardening. When he isn’t playing soccer, Kroner said he plants things all the time with his friends and uncle.
Kroner had fun making his terrarium and wants to put it in his room, “I think on my desk,” he said. “It used to be my dad’s.”
As for the kids’ favorite part of the day, it was a unanimous “everything.”

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Burke Foundation awards $3 million in grants to eight Milwaukee nonprofits | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Burke Foundation
July 24, 2019
The Burke Foundation today announced it has awarded eight grants totaling more than $3 million to local nonprofit organizations providing programs and services in the foundation’s focus areas of urban education, youth and leadership development.
“Dick Burke’s vision was to make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee’s youth by ensuring that more young people have access to high-quality educational opportunities. We are excited to continue his legacy with new grants that provide innovative opportunities and programs that we believe can make a transformative impact on the lives our youth and on the long-term viability of our changing community,” said Kathy Burke, Board Director of the Burke Foundation, and daughter of Dick Burke.
The eight organizations receiving grants are:
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•Messmer High School, a challenge grant to support the creation of a new STEM-focused student productivity center
•Milwaukee Academy of Science, a leader in STEM education whose mission is to graduate urban students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level, for general operations including instructional technology, support staff and administrative support in the organization’s high school
•Milwaukee Excellence Charter School, a 6th through 12th grade school committed to putting all students on the path to college, for general operations including support to expand student programming, staff training and leadership support
•Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, dedicated to supporting MPS and the academic achievement of its students, a challenge grant to support the Greener, Healthier Schools project, providing five MPS schools with outdoor classrooms within their redeveloped schoolyards
•City of Milwaukee MKE Parks initiative to support the renovation of play areas at 29th and Melvina and 30th and Cawker streets
•Silver Spring Neighborhood Center to support the Opportunity Youth Re-Engagement Program that connects unemployed individuals 16-24 years old with educational and employment resources
•St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, providing health and educational day services to all ages and abilities, for the creation of an Intergenerational Play Garden
•United Community Center, providing programs to Hispanics and near south side residents of all ages, challenge grant to support the organization’s Early Learning Academy
“Three of the new grants – to Messmer High School, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation and United Community Center – are challenge grants to help these organizations obtain additional support to advance their mission,” said Tina Quealy, Executive Director of the Burke Foundation.
“Through our open grant process, we had the opportunity to learn about the incredible and challenging work being done in Milwaukee to alleviate achievement gaps and to support young people. We are inspired by the number of well-run organizations and passionate leaders we met who are providing much-needed services to young people and are doing impactful work in our city,” she added.

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NNS Spotlight: ‘I feel defeated after I watch the news’: Podcast creators work to change narratives, spur civic action | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Edgar Mendez
July 24, 2019
Bridge the City co-creators Ben Rangel (left) and Kyle Hagge (center) interview Keith Stanley of the Near West Side Partners. (Photo provided by Bridge the City)
Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee. To nominate a person or a group, email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “Spotlight” in the subject line.
Kyle Hagge and Ben Rangel are tired of the same media narratives about Milwaukee and its communities of color.
“I feel defeated after I watch the news,” Hagge said.
So the civic-minded young men decided to do something about their frustrations. In 2017, they launched “Bridge the City,” a podcast that investigates politics, criminal and youth justice, elections and other systems that some traditional media outlets exploit but don’t always explore.
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The podcast explores such topics as how to start a block club, voting in the school board and other elections, visiting a different part of the city or just calling your alderman.
Instead of just highlighting problems, however, the podcast focuses on solutions― and action.
“We end every episode with effective ways that people in our city can help make it a better place,” Hagge said.
Bridge the City co-creators Kyle Hagge (left) and Ben Rangel have partnered with NEWaukee to co-host open mic events. (Photo provided by Bridge the City)
Rangel, a Racine native, and Hagge of Minnesota met four years ago as AmeriCorps participants with College Possible, a nonprofit focused on getting low-income students access to college. Both would go on to complete Marquette University’s Trinity Fellows graduate program, which develops leaders committed to social and economic justice.
Believing that one person can make a difference can be a hard sell, Rangel said.
“The status quo has not created an equitable society for those who are historically disadvantaged,” Rangel said. “Many people don’t believe the systems we have in place are capable of helping them, and I can’t blame them for thinking that.”
But Rangel, a third-generation Mexican American who grew up in a low-income household and was the first in his family to go to college, hopes he can help show them how. He also wants people to know that voting is only one way to make a difference.
“Oftentimes people think of voting as the only way to make change, but there are non-traditional ways to get involved,” Rangel said.
In fact, voting is just the beginning, said State Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, a recent guest on “Bridge the City.” He gave an example of how one community got fed up with a nuisance corner store. Residents spoke up, got organized and helped to create a law that holds stores accountable to residents or else the businesses could lose their license.
“People get too disillusioned and disheartened about what’s going on today in our society,” Goyke said. “People want to see change and be a part of it.”
The podcast has attracted many influential guests, including Mayor Tom Barrett, Vidhya Ananthakrishnan, director of Columbia University’s Justice Lab, activist and author Deanna Singh and Reggie Jackson, head griot at America’s Black Holocaust Museum.
Its staff has expanded to six members and they partner with social architecture firm NEWaukee to co-host political open-mics. The next one will likely take place in September.
Most important, though, according to Hagge, is that members of the team believe they are inspiring people to help make a difference.
“Yes, Milwaukee has its issues, but there are many people doing great things here and others who want to help,” Hagge said. “People are more than willing to meet you there if they know how.”
You can catch the “Bridge the City” podcast on all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and iTunes.

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OPINION: Water quality task force public hearings fail to engage Milwaukee residents | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Water Commons
July 24, 2019
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The Water Quality Task Force, a recently formed committee of the Wisconsin legislature, is in the process of holding 11 public hearings across the state to better understand the issues and challenges around water. While we applaud the forming of this task force, we are disheartened and disappointed to learn there are no plans to hold a public hearing in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Water Commons is in full agreement with the stated mission of the Water Quality Task Force.  We support the legislator’s goals to protect a healthy and stable supply of water for Wisconsin residents and industry as well as Governor Evers’ proclamation declaring 2019 the “Year of Clean Drinking Water”.
Wisconsin has challenges across the state with clean water, including potential health risks caused by lead pipes, polluted wells and emerging groundwater contaminants. 47% of wells in Wisconsin do not meet acceptable health standards and thousands of homes in urban areas are serviced by lead pipes.
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Milwaukee is the largest city in the state located at the confluence of three rivers and the shores of Lake Michigan. We, like other parts of the state, are facing a serious threat to drinking water in the form of lead service lines that bring drinking water to over 70,000 thousand homes in Milwaukee.
The people of Wisconsin have an expectation that our state will serve as trustees of our common waters for the benefit of all residents.  We applaud the efforts of the Water Quality Task Force in traveling around the state to listen to an array of people and communities about these issues; however, by not coming to Milwaukee, a disservice is being done to thousands of Wisconsinites and the voices of some of our most vulnerable populations most impacted by the issue of water quality are being marginalized.
Milwaukee Water Commons works to engage community members in water issues. We have created programming which highlights water stewardship in combination with modeling water responsibility and prioritize including everyone’s voice and perspective in decisions being made regarding our waters. Milwaukee is home to many neighborhood leaders, environmental leaders and community members who have thinking, opinions and concerns about drinking water and they deserve to be heard. They can best articulate the water challenges affecting their neighborhoods and are the key to finding and implementing solutions that work.
Public hearings hold the possibility of positioning our elected officials in the right direction to not only listen but elevate community voices regarding clean water.  They build education and are a way for people to engage and connect with the political process and elected leaders. While many feel overwhelmed and left out of decisions that affect their everyday lives, these hearings offer residents a chance to be heard.  But for this to happen, they must be community-focused and accessible.
Milwaukee Water Commons calls on the Water Quality Task Force to make lead in drinking water as critical an issue as well contamination, PFAS and algal blooms. We call on the Water Quality Task Force to come to Milwaukee.

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Burke Foundation awards over $3 million in grants to eight organizations serving Milwaukee’s youth | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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July 25, 2019
The Burke Foundation today announced it has awarded eight grants totaling more than $3 million to local nonprofit organizations providing programs and services in the foundation’s focus areas of urban education, youth and leadership development.
“Dick Burke’s vision was to make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee’s youth by ensuring that more young people have access to high-quality educational opportunities. We are excited to continue his legacy with new grants that provide innovative opportunities and programs that we believe can make a transformative impact on the lives our youth and on the long-term viability of our changing community,” said Kathy Burke, Board Director of the Burke Foundation, and daughter of Dick Burke.
The eight organizations receiving grants are:
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“Three of the new grants – to Messmer High School, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation and United Community Center – are challenge grants to help these organizations obtain additional support to advance their mission,” said Tina Quealy, Executive Director of the Burke Foundation.
“Through our open grant process, we had the opportunity to learn about the incredible and challenging work being done in Milwaukee to alleviate achievement gaps and to support young people. We are inspired by the number of well-run organizations and passionate leaders we met who are providing much-needed services to young people and are doing impactful work in our city,” she added.
About the Burke Foundation
The Burke Foundation is named in honor of Richard Burke, former Chairman of Trek Bicycle Corporation headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Dick Burke dedicated his life to investing in others. The Burke Foundation is committed to enhancing and improving the character, quality and access to education, the personal, social and intellectual development of children and youth, and the educational and social quality of community life. For more information, please visit: www.theburkefoundation.org.


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July 25, 2019
Time is running out to nominate someone who inspires you for a Positively Milwaukee Award. TODAY’S TMJ4 is accepting nominations for the annual awards show through July 31, 2019.  Winners in each category will win $1000 for their charity of choice and will be eligible for an additional $4000 from TODAY’S TMJ4 and the Scripps Howard Foundation.  All winners will be featured in a televised special this fall.  You can nominate people at tmj4.com/awards in one or more of the following categories:
Inspiring Teacher
Inspiring Youth
Inspiring Senior
Community Hero (first responder)
Unsung Hero
Inspiring Veteran
Legacy Award (for someone who has passed away)
Carole Meekins, the host of the special, says these awards highlight what’s right in the world.  “We’re inundated with negative information these days.  To be able to shine a light on local people who do such good… well, that’s truly an honor and a privilege,” Meekins said.
For official rules and category descriptions, visit tmj4.com/awards
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About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. Scripps is one of the nation’s largest independent TV station owners, with 33 television stations in 24 markets and a reach of nearly one in five U.S. households. It also owns 34 radio stations in eight markets. Scripps also runs an expanding collection of local and national digital journalism and information businesses, including multi-platform satire and humor brand Cracked, podcast industry leader Midroll Media and over-the-top video news service Newsy. Scripps also produces television shows including  “Pickler & Ben,” “THE LIST” and “The Now,” runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and serves as the long-time steward of the nation’s largest, most successful and longest-running educational program, the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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Free Kinnickinnic River workshops for families | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ald. José G. Pérez
July 25, 2019
Alderman José G. Pérez invites all to attend a series of workshops hosted by the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers informing participants on the changes in the Kinnickinnic River and new ways to enjoy the river. The FREE workshops are listed as follows: Rain Barrel Workshop, Gardening 101, Water Scientist, Biking in our Neighborhood, and Canoe Trip.
Where: Pulaski Park, 1644 W. Cleveland Ave. or Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.
When:  Thursday, July 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Water Scientist workshop at Jackson Park
Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Biking in our Neighborhood Workshop at Pulaski Park
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Thursday, August 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Biking in our Neighborhood Workshop at Jackson Park
Tuesday, August 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Canoe Trip Workshop at Pulaski Park
Thursday, August 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Canoe Trip Workshop at Jackson Park
Alderman Perez invites all to come out and take advantage of these informative events.

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MCSO & the Milwaukee County Parks to host the second Public Safety Day this Saturday at Washington Park | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
July 25, 2019
On Saturday, July 27, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Milwaukee County Parks will host the second, Park & Public Safety Day.  The Parks & Public Safety Day will take place at Washington Park, 1859 N. 40 St., from 11:00 until 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
We encourage everyone to join with MCSO and Milwaukee County Parks to help keep our parks safe. The entire community is invited to meet MCSO Deputies and Milwaukee County Park Rangers, while enjoying free food, refreshments, snacks and information.  Residents can enter to win car seats, bikes and helmets.
Information will be available at the event, about the MCSO Mobile App.  The MCSO Mobile app allows residents to submit anonymous tips, report criminal activity in our parks and receive alerts from MCSO.
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Also, free to the public:
Gun Locks and health screenings provided by Ascension
Fingerprinting provided by the FBI
Car seat fittings and installations provided by MCSO & Safe Kids of Southeast Wisconsin
Water filters provided by Social Development Commission
ID card printing for children provided by New York Life
Car seat, bike and helmet provided by WaterStone Bank
Additional Parks and Public Safety Day community supporters include: Alzheimer’s Association, City of Milwaukee Health Department, Hunger Task Force, Latino Law Enforcement Organization-Milwaukee Chapter, McDonald’s, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Recreation, Office of Emergency Management, Optimist Club of Milwaukee, The Salvation Army, UniteMKE, Victims of Milwaukee Violence, Wisconsin State Patrol, and WNOV 860 AM.

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Milwaukee area’s largest used book sale turns books into bread | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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July 25, 2019
For the 38 year, All Saints’ Cathedral, the home of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, is hosting its’ annual Great Hunger Book Sale. The book sale has raised more than half-a-million dollars over 38 years, providing support to many local, national, and international programs that provide food for the hungry. The sale expects to raise another $20,000 this year.
“Hunger remains a major issue for many children and families in Milwaukee,” said Suzanne Cornell, coordinator of the book sale. “All of our books are donated by Milwaukee area residents who want to stop hunger and provide food for everyone in our community. Working with our partner food agencies, we are all making a difference.”
The Hunger Book Sale takes place from Thursday, August 1 through Tuesday, August 6, at All Saints’ Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Ave., Milwaukee WI 53202. There is a special opening night on August 1 from 6 – 9 p.m. For a donation of $5, book lovers will have the first opportunity to view and purchase more than 40,000 books from a variety of categories including cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, poetry, foreign language, and religious. Some rare and collectible books are also available in addition to CD’s, audio books and DVD’s.
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There is no admission fee August 2 – 6 and it is open from 11 am – 6 pm. A book discount coupon – valid for August 2 and 3 only – can be found on the All Saints’ website.
Organizations benefiting from The Great Hunger Book Sale include The Gathering, St. Benedict’s Community Meal, Hunger Task Force, Interchange Food Pantries, Salvation Army Summer Lunch, Sojourner Truth House, St. John’s Cathedral Open Door Café, Feeding America, The Episcopal Relief Fund, and other local, national and international organizations with food as part of their mission.
On August 4, The Great Hunger Book Sale will also feature an old-fashioned corn roast from 11 am to 4 pm.

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OPINION: What will happen to my cousins if their parents get deported? | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ariana Salas
July 25, 2019
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Ariana Salas, who will be a senior at Messmer High School in the fall, is an intern for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. She writes about how her family was affected by President Donald Trump’s order to arrest undocumented immigrants.
July 14 was a scary day for a lot of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
And their families.
President Donald Trump sent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to arrest millions of undocumented immigrants in cities including Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City and San Francisco.
Although my parents are U.S. citizens, and they do not have anything to worry about, I was fearful for the rest of my family and other families out there.
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My family came to the U.S. with a dream to give their children a better life than what they had.
They sent my cousins to school to get that diploma that my uncle and aunts couldn’t get. Most of my family members have spent their entire life here. If they go back to Mexico, they would have to start all over again.
It’s not easy having family members who are undocumented immigrants and having to know that every time they go to work to be able to provide for their families, there is a chance they won’t come back home.
I have a lot of family and cousins who will be left behind if their parents get deported.

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‘What are we waiting for?’ Service is a family affair for Haywoods | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Andrea Waxman
July 25, 2019
Kalan Haywood Sr. is no stranger to success as the founder of the Haywood Group real estate development, investment and consulting firm, which is making a mark on the city.
Neither is his son.
Kalan Haywood II, or K2 as his dad calls him, became the youngest elected official in the state in January, after winning the 16th District seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. At age 19, he defeated four rival candidates while studying business and finance at Cardinal Stritch University.
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The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service talked with the two about their paths to success in Haywood Sr.’s office at the historic Germania Building, 135 W. Wells St., which he redeveloped in 2014.
Alike and different, the Haywoods exude drive and a serious commitment to bringing improvements, each in his own way, to Milwaukee and Wisconsin, especially to the African American community where they live.
“What are we waiting for to fix our city?” asked Haywood Sr.
Both were born, grew up and still live in the Brewers Hill neighborhood. Haywood Sr., now in his mid-40s, was one of three children in a family headed by a single mother. Her extended family helped raise him, he said, but in most ways he faced the same challenges as the majority of his low-income central city peers.
Haywood II grew up with a successful father as an important role model and was inspired to see Barack Obama elected president when he was in fourth grade.
Haywood Sr. attributes his success to the help of many, but two men in particular guided his path from a young age and diverted him from the dangers of the city streets.
“My being here today is really a collaboration and summation of people helping me out, people believing in me, people giving me exposure when I didn’t know certain things existed, people who showed me the way and gave me advice,” he said.
The first, Kevin Ingram, then an Upward Bound recruiter, met the older Haywood at Morse Middle School when he was in eighth grade. The program provided four years of tutoring and supplemental courses on the Marquette campus to prepare selected high school students from underserved communities for college. It ran after school, Saturday mornings and in the summer, said Ingram, who now works as an educational consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
At age 13, “that didn’t really sound too attractive to me — to go to school year-round,” said Haywood Sr. But Ingram saw that he had demonstrated enough interest to apply and sit for an interview, and when Haywood failed to act on the offer to enroll, Ingram visited his mother to discuss the program.
Ingram “wouldn’t give up, and lo and behold, I got involved in Marquette’s program,” said Haywood Sr.
It was Tyrone Dumas, a graduate of the UW Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning, who sparked Haywood’s interest in architecture, a field he said he didn’t know existed.
Dumas spoke to the Upward Bound students about his background and about making mistakes when he was a teenager that resonated with Haywood Sr. Dumas became his first mentor, he said.
“If you had asked me the day before I met Tyrone, what did I want to do when I grew up, I would have told you I didn’t know. If you had asked me what did I want to do the day after I met Tyrone, I would have told you I want to be an architect,” said Haywood.
Possessing a love of math and drawing, architecture turned out to be a good fit for Haywood.
With Ingram’s help, Haywood Sr. got an internship under Dumas at the City of Milwaukee Department of Bridges and Building Services, where Ingram was the director. Haywood learned about how city government works in relation to building issues and practiced drawing, he said. Dumas later helped him get a college internship at the Eppstein Ulen architecture firm, now the largest in the state, Haywood Sr. said.
He was a rambunctious teenager but always a deep thinker, Dumas said. He asked a lot of questions; he listened to a lot of good people and thought about how to move his life forward. “I wouldn’t say anybody made him. He made himself,” Dumas said.
At the same time he was learning, the redevelopment of Brewers Hill was happening. “You had a lot of people I was raised with moving out or being pushed out and a lot of white people moving in,” Haywood  said.
“I arrived at this idea of how can I use development, how can I use brick and mortar to change my neighborhood to provide a housing product that can benefit the community,” he said.
In 1999, Haywood founded the Haywood Group real estate development firm with an eye for advancing economic equity and building community.He is working on a plan to redevelop the old Sears building, which later became the Milwaukee Mall, into a hotel and convention center at North Fond Du Lac and North avenues in Lindsay Heights.
“Kalan Haywood Sr. is certainly a community-minded visionary,” said Joanne Sabir, a Lindsay Heights business owner and developer. She hopes his success will inspire residents to get engaged and become owners.
Rep. Kalan Haywood II has carved out his own path to success but cites his father as his most important role model and mentor.
When he was a kid, Haywood II said, he thought, “‘My daddy, he’s a dad. He’s old and he doesn’t really get it,’ but now when I think about the advice he gave me and how he was trying to help guide me and support me, I’m like, ‘You know what? This old guy kind of knew what he was talking about.’”
Growing up watching his father, Haywood II said, he learned the importance of working hard.
“Even though I was a procrastinator in high school, if I knew there was work to be done, I couldn’t sleep at night.” Though he enjoys bowling and movies, he said, “I have more fun when the work is done.”
Another important lesson his parents taught him, he said, was to treat everyone with respect, be they the janitor or the president.
Haywood Sr. said his son was “abnormal” in that he knew he wanted to run for political office from an early age. The younger Haywood said he understood his dream was possible when, at age 9, he watched Obama’s presidential inauguration on TV at Golda Meir School.
He got some early lobbying experience when he and his father disagreed about where he would attend high school. Haywood Sr. wanted his son to go to his alma mater, Riverside University High School, but Haywood II was set on going to Rufus King International High School, ranked No. 1 in the state.
“I was doing research. I was calling his friends and asking ‘Can you talk to my dad and convince him that King is a great school?’” Eventually Haywood Sr. gave in. The Riverside-King rivalry regularly emerges between them — in a joking manner.
The younger Haywood juggles his work in Madison — traveling there on Mondays and Fridays during the school year.
In his six-plus months in the Wisconsin Assembly, Haywood II said he’s learned a lot by talking to representatives from outside of Milwaukee and traveling to correctional facilities around the state. Though the atmosphere in Madison is hyper-partisan, he said, he’s begun to get to know his fellow representatives and to find common ground with them.
He said it’s important for his colleagues and himself to understand the difficulties that each area faces and for him to support his own district and as well as theirs.
Like his father, who said he recharges his batteries by being around young people who may not be sure what they want to do, or what the first step is, or believe in themselves wholly, Haywood II likes to share his success with younger people, in his case, by speaking at schools and youth organizations.
“I always tell young people when I go to schools and talk to students, ‘Find out what your end game is, what your final goal is and then work backwards. If it’s a big race and the finish line is where you want to be, you’ve got to figure out the milestones until you get to the finish line.”
His end game was to be elected, he said. In high school doing well academically, joining the Milwaukee Youth Council and becoming president, getting internships with elected officials and working on political campaigns were the steps he determined he needed to take.
We focus in on the moment and on what we’re doing today and tomorrow, he said, but we have to plan for the long game. “People who play the long game are the ones that win.”
Whether his future will be shaped by more politics or a business career, Haywood II is not yet sure but he figures that understanding how business and finance work will be fundamental to his success in either field.
Haywood II’s work ethic is one of his most exceptional qualities, say Ald. Milele Coggs and Rep. David Bowen, mentors and fellow elected officials.
Working hard comes out of K2’s passion and commitment to the community, said Bowen. It started with the youth leadership opportunities he had at Urban Underground and in the Milwaukee Youth Council, Bowen said.
There are so many decisions that are made for young people without their input and once K2 made it his goal to engage in activism and leadership, he went out front and got involved, not waiting for the chance to contribute, Bowen said.
K2’s optimism is what most impresses Bowen about his younger colleague, he said.
“He has always demonstrated an ability to be innovative and committed to the goals he sets but also be wise enough to seek and accept counsel from others who have more knowledge that can aid him,” Coggs said.
This may be a lesson he learned from his father who is a proponent of having mentors.
“It’s like football. People blocked for me when I needed someone to block for me, people coached me when I needed coaching, people sat me on the bench when I needed a time out, but they never gave up,” said Haywood Sr.
Affable, immaculately dressed and thoughtful in their comments, this father and son complement and mirror many qualities of the other — sometimes in almost the same words.
“No matter who it is — it can be a 5-year-old; it can be a 50-year-old; it can be the janitor in the building; it can be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. You can learn something from everyone,” said Haywood II.
Haywood Sr said, “I learn something from everybody I come in contact with. It may just be over a cup of tea or it may be with a stranger making jam.”
But, he often wonders, “how do I take my life lessons and how do I implement what I’ve learned to benefit others? That’s my fun thing. I know it’s a dull fun thing.”

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5 things to do this weekend: July 26 to July 28 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
July 26, 2019
TRUE Skool is hosting its annual block party this weekend in Milwaukee. (Photo provided by TRUE Skool)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some events that can enrich your weekend. 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.
Nine groups of cosmetology students from MATC will showcase their skills during  on Friday, July 26. The show, which will take place in the Cooley Auditorium, 1015 N. 6 St., is a part of their final project. The students will demonstrate their skills with makeup, hair, fashion design and nails. The show will go from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2. TRUE Skool’s 2019 block party:
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On Saturday, July 27, TRUE Skool is hosting its  at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St. The block party kicks off at 11 a.m.
3. Family free day at Lynden Sculpture Garden: Saturday, July 27
Lynden Sculpture Gardens, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., is opening its doors for a  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Families can explore the garden, enjoy performances and more. The event is a part of Call & Response summer arts project.
4. BBQ Fest at Fondy Farmers Market: Saturday, July 27
Fondy Farmers Market, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave., is hosting its annual , Saturday, July 27. There will be a plethora of restaurants and caterers, including Pop’s BBQ, The Tandem and Brisket Boyz BBQ. The event starts at 10 a.m.
The Hope Street Ministry, a nonprofit based on the North Side, is launching the  on Sunday, July 28. The space was once a condemned building but has been transformed into a garden for the community. Milwaukeeans can catch their first glimpse of the garden, North 26 Street and West Capitol Drive, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
: Make time this weekend to nominate our neighborhood heroes for Today TMJ4’s annual “Positively Milwaukee Awards.”


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City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity: What you need to know | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Amanda Parrish
July 26, 2019
Council President Ashanti Hamilton, a sponsor of the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity, held a news conference July 9 to discuss the resolution. (Photo provided by Ashanti Hamilton)
Dedicated to reducing Milwaukee’s carbon footprint and creating “green” job opportunities, the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity faced its last hurdle Thursday morning at a Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors meeting.
The board adopted the resolution to create the task force, with 14 supervisors in support and two against. The resolution was adopted by the Milwaukee Common Council on July 9.
While substantial efforts have already been made to get the resolution passed, there is still work to do to get the task force running.
Here are some things you should know as it gets ready for action.
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The task force was announced by Council President Ashanti Hamilton, sponsor of the resolution, on June 27. It aims to address the closely entwined issues of climate change and economic inequity in the city Milwaukee.
The resolution cites 2018 reports from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and United States Global Change Research Program, which state that the global climate has changed significantly since the Industrial Revolution, largely because of human activities.
Actions such as deforestation and increasing greenhouse gas emissions have caused global temperatures to rise, risking extreme weather, a decrease in biodiversity and degradation of public health, among other health and safety concerns.
In 2017, the City of Milwaukee expressed its support for the 2015 Paris Climate Accord, or Paris Agreement, which maintains the goal of limiting an increase in global temperatures to less than 2 degrees Celsius and aims to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
In the same year, President Donald Trump announced that the United States was withdrawing from the agreement, saying it would hurt the economy. In supporting the agreement, the city highlighted the importance of local leadership in fighting climate change.
Installation of solar panels is just one of the “green” jobs expected to be created through the task force. (File photo)
Rafael Smith, civic engagement organizer of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, said before the task force, no plans had been made to address the Paris Climate Accord. He said that through the task force, efforts will be made real, while also addressing the city’s racial and economic inequality.
“We know we are in a climate crisis,” Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde said. “It is important to view it with urgency and to view the economic crisis with the same urgency.”
The resolution also cites research done in 2018 by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which found that in 2016, Milwaukee County’s overall poverty was 17.5 percent compared to Wisconsin’s overall poverty of 10.8 percent.
Additionally, the resolution addresses the 53206 ZIP code specifically, citing research done by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2019, which states that the ZIP code has an overall poverty level of 42.2 percent.
On Thursday, several supervisors stood up to speak about the resolution, stressing the importance of even the smallest of actions against climate change.
One such supervisor was Moore Omokunde, who called for the task force earlier this month. He addressed the importance of everyone having access to economic opportunities and of the first steps coming from a government entity.
Not all supervisors were in support, however. Supervisor Deanna Alexander said she believed the task force to be a waste of time and a feel-good measure.
The task force will include 13 members which will include a Common Council member, a county supervisor, community members and representatives from organizations such as Citizen Action of Wisconsin and the NAACP.
These members will recommend steps to reduce Milwaukee’s net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 and reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The task force will address racial and economic inequity through the creation of “green” jobs. According to Dana Kelley, co-pastor of Risen Savior Community Baptist Church, such jobs might include fitting homes for solar power, installing solar panels, landscaping or waste management.
Kelley said the task force will put together training programs to certify community members for these jobs.
“Communities of color are responsible for a large percent of the carbon footprint, pollution and waste,” Kelley said. “Because of economic disparity, many don’t have the resources to retrofit their homes and be energy efficient.”
She said that the task force will focus “green” job training in these communities, specifically the 53206 ZIP code, in order to provide them with the means to push against climate change and make progress possible.
Moore Omokunde said it is important to focus on those who have been and will be hit hardest by climate change. He said low-income as well as black and brown populations are those most affected by climate change because they have less access to methods of lessening their impact such as composting or electric cars.
Kelley said plans for financing the projects are still being made.
“It sounds like a lot, but when you do the number-crunching, I think it’s just the tip of the iceberg,” she said.
Now that the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity has officially been adopted, definitive plans can be put together.
“We’re ready to run and prepare to start having meetings,” Kelley said.
Smith said that first, the 13 task force members must be appointed. The task force can then start to make recommendations and set the date for their first meeting.
The task force will have six months to put together a plan including a roadmap of governmental actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; suggestions for policy changes and investments to reduce racial and income inequity, including advice for maximizing the number of “green” jobs; how vulnerabilities to climate change will be assessed and mapped and creating a list of experts to aid the goals and plans of the task force. In developing this comprehensive plan, the task force will work to ensure success in the mitigation of climate change and economic inequity, and ultimately to improve the health of the community.
There will be an event to kick things off and spread the word Aug. 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St.


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Cloud of uncertainty hangs over Griselda Aldrete’s nomination to lead Fire and Police Commission | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Edgar Mendez
July 26, 2019
A decision on whether Griselda Aldrete will become the next executive director of the Fire and Police Commission might not come until September. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
After two contentious community listening sessions, there’s still uncertainty over whether Griselda Aldrete, Mayor Tom Barrett’s choice to become the next executive director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, has enough support from the Common Council to get the job.
“I have no clue as to whether they will appoint me,” Aldrete said during the first listening session Tuesday at the UMOS corporate office, 2701 S. Chase Ave. The other session was held on the North Side. Aldrete said she’s met with 12 council members.
Ald. Michael Murphy, Ald. Jose Perez and Ald. Mark Borkowski are endorsing her candidacy.
“I’m a huge supporter,” Borkowski said. “She came across to me as a very genuine and real person.”
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Several others are still undecided.
“At this point, I do not know enough about the candidate or community reaction to the candidate to have a position on her nomination,” Ald. Robert Bauman said in an email to NNS. He added he plans to meet with Aldrete in August.
Ald. Russell Stamper shared a similar sentiment when asked whether he had met with Aldrete and if he supported her nomination.
“No, I haven’t. And I won’t know until due diligence is done,” Stamper said.
Ald. Bob Donovan has met with Aldrete but has not made a final decision, his legislative assistant Patty Doherty said. Ald. Khalif Rainey also said that he’d met with her and is still undecided.
Other council members contacted by NNS could not be reached for comment.
On Monday, July 29, there will be a special meeting of the Common Council’s Public Safety and Health Committee. Aldrete’s appointment is the only item on the agenda.
Borkowski said he believes there is a movement by some on the council to delay Aldrete’s nomination until September. The Journal Sentinel reported Thursday that there also is a push from the community to hold off on her nomination.
Barrett’s last two nominees have been rejected by the Common Council, and the commission’s previous executive director, La Keisha Butler, left the post in June.
The commission was established in 1885 and oversees all aspects of the city’s fire and police departments and sets policy. The commission also handles citizen complaints as well as appoints and promotes employees.
If approved, Aldrete would oversee the commission, which has six members, including Ann Wilson, whose term expired in 2017. Her position was never replaced. The commission is supposed to have seven members and one full-time executive director, according to the city website.
Aldrete, who has a law degree, serves as president and CEO of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee.
During the listening sessions, community members have asked whether she plans to provide more oversight of the Milwaukee Police Department, including implementing  recommendations brought on by a lawsuit from the ACLU against the city over its stop-and- frisk policy.
“There are things I plan to monitor to make sure we are compliant with the settlement,” Aldrete said.
Jarrett English, senior field organizer of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said he has concerns over whether Aldrete is conducting enough outreach to those most affected by issues such as police misconduct.
“It’s imperative that the Fire and Police Commission be directly connected to the community and not rely on others to find out what the real concerns are in our city,” English said.


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Sharon and Larry Adams bring national spotlight to Milwaukee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Adams Garden Park
July 27, 2019
The extraordinary community development efforts by Milwaukee leaders, Sharon and Larry Adams, were highlighted by the CBS National Morning Show hosted by Gayle King on Thursday, July 252019 – and the story cast Milwaukee in a brilliant light. CBS Morning Show visited Milwaukee in May for the Adams Garden Park Groundbreaking event.
Adams Garden Park is the latest endeavor for the Adams, who are the retired Co-Founders of Walnut Way Conservation Corp.  The $1.2 million redevelopment project located in Lindsay Heights will be a vibrant hub for environmental organizations and helps strengthen the economic revitalization of Fond Du Lac Avenue.
Sharon and Larry Adams, founders of the Walnut Way Conservation Corps, photographed on the porch of their offices (orchards in the background) on 17th Street near North Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo credit Adam Carr)
Tenant partners will include the Milwaukee Environmental Consortium, Milwaukee Water Commons, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, and Walnut Way’s Blue Skies Landscaping Program. The project, scheduled to open in late Fall 2019, is 85% funded and has launched its final fundraising campaign to reach its goal by October 2019.
The project builds upon the Adams’ commitment to revitalizing Lindsay Heights, as highlighted in the CBS Morning Show.  The Adams humbly acknowledge that many hands and hearts are working to improve the community, as Sharon states, “We’re not the beginning…and we will not be the end.”
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The story is a positive public image boost for Milwaukee, as it looks ahead to the Democratic National Convention in 2020. CBS Morning Show anchor, Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil close out the story in agreement, stating “I love Milwaukee already. It’s a great city.”
For more info, visit: www.agpmke.com
CBS Morning Show Video: https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/maILAPEAmAQvDuv_8yxU5cKAvkmzDV24/milwaukee-couple-works-to-improve-community-one-block-at-a-time/
CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-perfect-union-milwaukee-couple-works-to-improve-community-one-block-at-a-time/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6j&linkId=71061267&fbclid=IwAR2nHseyVEHEnptJC-GiyYGVx8iVbCEejFqj5NlRrq3KxCxNBELqfQ1U8R8
Sharon and Larry Adams are Adams Garden Park’s Co-Developers and residents of the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. As the retired Co-Founders of Walnut Way Conservation Corp, the Adams have led efforts for more than two decades to strengthen the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. The development team includes: Mark Helminiak, Mayer|Helminiak Architects, LLC; Juli Kaufmann, Fix Development, Advisor; Craftsman Restoration Guild and Jordan Construction Services, Contractor.

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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: July 29 to Aug. 3 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
July 29, 2019
Check out the Black Arts Fest, which celebrates African and Afrian American culture. (Photo provided by Black Arts Fest mke)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some events we think you shouldn’t miss. 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. Rally for sanctuary in Wisconsin: Tuesday, July 30
A rally is being held at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., on Tuesday, July 30. Groups such as Voces de la Frontera and Leaders Igniting Transformation as well political leaders plan to be in attendance. The rally will announce two immigration bills, which aim to ensure Wisconsin provides protection all Wisconsin residents. The event starts at 5:30 p.m.
2. Nonprofit “happy hour” with NNS editor Ron Smith: Tuesday, July 30
Nonprofit Academy of Wisconsin is hosting a “happy hour” at Anodyne Coffee, 224 W. Bruce St., on Tuesday, July 30. Ron Smith, the editor of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, is the special guest. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.
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3. Thursday night bike ride with RB&G: Thursday, Aug. 1
Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee, a local group of black urban cyclists, is inviting people of color to join the collective on a bike ride Thursday, Aug. 1. All ages are welcome to join, with the aim being to socialize and relax. Those interested are asked to come with their bike in working order and meet at 5 Points Art Gallery & Studio, 3514 N. Port Washington Rd., at 5:15 p.m.
4. Free legal advice by Marquette’s Mobile Legal Clinic: Friday, Aug. 2
Marquette University’s Mobile Legal Clinic will be at the Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76 St., on Friday, Aug. 2. Volunteer attorneys will be on hand to offer legal advice regarding family law, landlord/tenant issues, general civil issues, expungement, bankruptcy and small claims. The clinic will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
5. Black Art Fest MKE at Summerfest grounds: Saturday, Aug. 3
The second annual Black Arts Fest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. There will be music, traditional and contemporary African dance, food and more. The festival, which aims to celebrate African and African American culture, will start at noon. Click here for more information.
BONUS: Start your week with a smile. Check out your neighbors at Washington Park and Mitchell Park. (You look mah-velous, darlings.)


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From the editor: How to get your news published by the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ron Smith
July 29, 2019
Deputy editors Dwayne Burtin (left) and Adam Carr, shown at Washington Park Wednesdays, help to lead a newsroom dedicated not only to covering the community, but to also being in the community.
Ron Smith, editor of Milwaukee NNS
At the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, we take the “service” part of our name seriously.
As you should know, we are a nonprofit newsroom that uses evidence-based journalism to tell stories about our community that would otherwise go untold.
But it’s a two-way street. We can’t be everywhere, or cover all the great things happening in our neighborhoods, but we can always be there for you.
Here is a “How To” on the best ways to get your news on our site and on our social media channels.
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Here’s how you can help us:
Our journalism is free, but our labor is not. We need your help to be sustainable. NNS was founded in 2011 to address the pressing need for more balanced coverage of Milwaukee’s Central City neighborhoods. We report about people who are working hard to improve the quality of life for themselves and their neighbors, and we also produce in-depth stories that address the challenges facing these communities. No other news organization does what we do.
Thank you for allowing NNS to tell the stories that celebrate our city’s diverse neighborhoods. It’s an honor we don’t take lightly.
About Ron Smith
Ron became editor of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service on Feb. 1. He believes in doing great journalism, appreciating the great NNS team that does it and “proceeding until apprehended.”

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Lunch & Learn Summer Series again offers helpful training for developers | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City of Milwaukee
July 29, 2019
The first  2019 Lunch and Learn Summer Series session focused on City Financing will be held at 12 p.m. TODAY – Monday, July 29 in the first floor board room of the 809 Building, 809 N. Broadway.
Now in its second year, the series – centered on providing knowledge of the permitting processes of the City of Milwaukee – is geared toward emerging developers in Milwaukee.
Today’s July 29 session on City Financing has several topics to be covered including RACM (Redevelopment Authority) and Brownfield funds, commercial corridor and façade grants, and NIDC (Neighborhood Improvement Development Corp.).
All Lunch and Learn sessions are free and attendees should bring their own lunch. Please see the full schedule below and on the attached flyer.
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Alderwoman Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderman José G. Pérez – ACRE (Association of Commercial Real Estate) alumni – developed the concept for the series to allow those interested in development to explore current development opportunities and challenges. The sessions are free and open to the public and offer valuable insights into a variety of subjects that are critical to any developer working in the City of Milwaukee.
Seating is limited and prospective attendees are encouraged to go to milwaukee.gov/LunchAndLearn  to sign up.
Additional series sessions scheduled: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) – special during Bronzeville Week meeting on Monday, August 5 at Jewels Caribbean Restaurant, 2230 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. (complimentary light lunch will be served); HPC and ARB – Monday, August 19; Special Enforcement and Permits – Monday, September 16; Landscape and Zoning Code Updates – Monday, October 7.
Partners/supporters in the Lunch and Learn Series include the Office of Mayor Tom Barrett, the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS), the Department of City Development (DCD) and LISC Milwaukee.
Reduced rate parking is available at the Milwaukee Center (SW corner of N. Water St. and E. Kilbourn Ave.). Parking is validated at the first floor rotunda information booth at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
July 29, 2019
Ron Smith can often be found working with students in the offices of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. (Photo by Andrew Kennard)
Come meet NNS editor Ron Smith during a “happy hour” hosted by the Nonprofit Academy of Wisconsin from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co., 224 W. Bruce St.
Smith became editor on Feb. 1 after serving as managing editor for news at USA Today. Before then, he worked for 13 years as a member of the senior leadership team of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
This is a free event, with no formal agenda or presentation. But tickets are limited.
Come hear about Ron’s vision for NNS.
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UPDATE: Residents push Ascension St. Joseph to sign legally binding agreement not to cut services | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Andrea Waxman
July 29, 2019
St. Joseph Hospital was acquired by Ascension when it merged with Wheaton Franciscan in 2015. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
The St. Joseph Accountability Coalition is asking Ascension St. Joseph hospital to sign a legally binding agreement not to cut surgical and in-patient services at the North Side facility.
The move comes after an April 2018 announcement by the hospital that it intended to make such cuts and a subsequent “pause” after an outcry from public officials, other hospitals and residents.  (Here’s an explainer on some of the issues involved.)
The coalition of seven community and labor union organizations joined together to advocate for the community’s interests. It wants Ascension Healthcare, which acquired St. Joseph hospital from Wheaton Franciscan, to sign a Community Benefit Agreement “to commit its considerable resources to a genuine community partnership that will keep the hospital open, improve health equity and health outcomes, and help revitalize Milwaukee’s north side,” according to a news release.
When asked about the coalition’s demands, Reggie Newson, chief advocacy officer for Ascension-Wisconsin, said in an interview:  “We’re held accountable right now in terms of our ability to deliver on our patient care. Certainly patients, the community, consumers and regulatory bodies at the federal level are holding us accountable.”
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He added the Affordable Care Act requires nonprofit healthcare companies to survey, rank and report on their communities’ healthcare needs in a Community Health Needs Assessment every three years. They must then make an improvement plan and address how they will put the plan into effect.
Nate Gilliam is a member of the St. Joseph Accountability Coalition. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
Community Benefit Agreements emerged a decade ago as a tool to help participants achieve advance agreement on how some of the benefits of economic development projects will be shared, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis website.
As a precursor to drafting the agreement, the coalition is conducting its own survey to gather input on the community’s vision for the future of St. Joseph Hospital, said coalition member Nate Gilliam, an organizer with Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals.
The survey asks respondents about their health history and experience with St. Joseph and to choose their top three priorities from a list of medical, mental health and social services.
Coalition members will canvass neighborhoods at the heart of the hospital’s service area: ZIP codes 53216, 53210, 53206, and 53208 and parts of 53218 and 53209.
So far, the coalition has gathered more than 250 completed surveys, Gilliam said, with the goal of having 1,000 by the end of August.
The coalition will use the results to design the agreement, Gilliam said.
Newson said Ascension-Wisconsin looks forward to the coalition sharing the information it gathers. Noting that he believes “there won’t be much daylight between our identification of the needs of the community and what they come up with,” he said if the survey brings up important issues, Ascension will work to address them.
“It’s part of our mission,” he said.