Making Connections Milwaukee
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[edit] Mission
As with all the cities involved in the Making Connections Initiative, the main goal is to form alliances that will strengthen families and neighborhoods, providing them with access to opportunities, resources, and the support they need to raise healthy, confident children poised for success.
Where is the Initiative in Milwaukee?
- In Milwaukee, the Making Connections Initiative is focused on seven neighborhoods. Specifically, the Initiative is focused on the area bounded by Center Street on the north, Highland Avenue on the south, 24th Street on the east, and 47th Street on the west. (see Map -- NOTE: opens a new window) This target area was selected because while the present economic and social indicators are not high, the area is asset rich in both organizational and social assets. The challenge is to leverage these assets for the benefit of all residents, with the specific aim of improving life for future generations.
Who is involved in Making Connections Milwaukee?
The initiative keeps growing, involving more residents through such projects as:
- Small Grants Program Report
- Family Supper Report
- Family Foundations Report
- Resident Leadership Council Report
Organizations guiding these projects and others include:
- ACTS (St. Michael's Church)
- Black Health Coalition
- Capital Christian Center
- Center for Urban Initiatives and Research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Community Village
- Hmong American Family Association (jpeg 25k)
- Institute of Transformative Learning at Marquette University
- LAND (Lisbon Area Neighborhood Development)
- Mercy Memorial Baptist Church
- Midtown Association
- Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
- Sherman Village Neighborhood Association
