Youth Americorp opportunity via Mateen, Safe and Sound, INc

Subject: Youth Opportunity AmeriCorps

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share the news about the new Youth Opportunity AmeriCorp…

For decades, national service has been a cost-effective solution to critical challenges facing our communities and nation. Recognizing the value of national service in improving lives and strengthening communities, President Obama created the Task Force on Expanding National Service in July 2013 to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector.

In July 2014, CNCS joined with the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to launch Youth Opportunity AmeriCorps. The program, which totals up to $10 million over three years, will enroll at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth in national service projects sponsored by the AmeriCorps program.  The program seeks to involve up to 100 youth in its first year, with hopes of engaging as many as 300 over a three-year period, allowing them to participate in a variety of direct service activities.

The success of our nation's youth depends on a combination of individual initiative, the support and encouragement of friends and family, a solid education, and a crucial fourth ingredient: the opportunity for service that can provide a sense of connection and purpose.  For too many young people, access to civic engagement is all but foreclosed by prior involvement in the juvenile justice system.  

Youth Opportunity AmeriCorps not only will deploy additional foot soldiers in the march toward safer, healthier communities, but it will open up avenues to self-improvement that have long been denied many of these kids.  Investing in education, mentoring, and job training is far less expensive than paying for the juvenile justice and social services many of these young people would otherwise need.

Michelle St. Clair

Grants Manager

801 W. Michigan Street

Milwaukee, WI 53233

Office: (414) 220-4795

mstclair@safesound.org    

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General Meeting Sept 15, 2014 with SEWRP (Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission)

Five Points Neighborhood Association and Harambee Great Neighborhood Initiative encourage your participation in this meeting.

Be involved in the planning of your neighborhood with the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC)

When Mon Sep 15, 2014 6pm – 7:30pm (CDT)
Where Grace Fellowship Church, 3879 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-265-5546
Who Anderson, C Terrence, Payne, Nakeisha N.,
VISION 2050 Calendar, Adams, Stephen P

Find out and contribute to the land use, transportation, and other development in SEW. Your attendance is requested. Please respond by inboxing so that we may have enough materials.

In addition: private neighborhood concerns and crisis intervention will be handled by NWSCDC's G. Wilson, MPD.

Three Milwaukee Based community lenders receive funds for low income areas

Milwaukee groups awarded $2.76 million for loans in distressed areas

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Sally Peltz of Legacy Redevelopment Corp., which was awarded the U.S. Treasury money this week.

Sean Ryan

Reporter-Milwaukee Business Journal

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Three Milwaukee-based community lenders received a combined $2.76 million in federal money for lending in low-income areas.

The money comes from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. The local groups will use the money to support businesses that would have difficulties qualifying for traditional bank loans.

Northwest Side Community DevelopmentCorp. received $309,118. That organization targets manufacturers on Milwaukee’s northwest side.

Legacy Redevelopment Corp. in Milwaukee received $699,750. Ways to Work, a Milwaukee-based lender with 44 offices around the country that targets loans to working families, received $1.75 million.

Harambee housing fair Saturday, August 23, 2014

Harambee Housing Resource Fair is Saturday

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites residents to attend the Harambee Housing Resource Fair tomorrow -- Saturday, August 23, 2014 -- from10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. at the Holton Youth and Family Center, 510 E. Burleigh St.

The fair will feature representatives who can provide information about a variety of programs for current and prospective homeowners. You can find out more about the Homebuyer Assistance Program, a city initiative to help qualified residents rehabilitate and purchase city-owned foreclosed homes.

Also, check out the FREE Personal Finance Workshop at 11:30 a.m.

To learn more about the city’s STRONG Neighborhoods Plan and city housing initiatives, please go to http://bit.ly/1plxI0L.

job information from Clarene Mitchell of the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin

job info from Senator Taylor

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MATC job info via Senator Taylor

Attached please find the job posting for the part-time Word Processing Associate position at MATC. We are currently accepting online applications through 10:00 p.m. on August 13, 2014. Please share with those who may be interested.

Feel free to call me with any questions.

thanks,

Teresa R. Scaggs, MBA
Human Resources
Ext. 77672

Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 West State Street
Milwaukee WI 53233
PH - 297.7672
FX - 297.6727
scaggst@matc.edu

From Rep Goyke honoring Purple Heart Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          CONTACT: Rep. Goyke

August 7, 2014                                                                                          608.266.0645

Representative Goyke Commemorates Purple Heart Day 2014

MADISON – State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in commemoration of Purple Heart Day 2014:

“Today we recognize and honor the recipients of the Purple Heart for their selfless dedication and service in the defense of the United States of America. The Purple Heart is our nation’s oldest military award. Originally called the ‘Badge of Military Merit,’ the Purple Heart was created by General George Washington on August 7, 1782.”

“Today I encourage everyone to thank a veteran for their service, whether they are a stranger on the sidewalk, a friend, or a family member. On behalf of the State of Wisconsin and the residents of the 18th Assembly District I would like to recognize and thank all veterans and Purple Heart recipients for their military service. We are forever grateful.”

Important General Neighborhood Meeting-August 18th, 2014

What’s coming down? What’s going up in your neighborhood?

Monday, August 18^th, 2014 , 6:00-7:30pm sharp!

Grace Fellowship Church, 3879 N. Port Washington Ave

       Very important neighborhood meeting:  renters, homeowners, property owners, residents, business owners, your attendance is a must.  You will have your one opportunity to speak about the apartment complex.

1)       Vangard LLC and gov’t departments would like to hear from you regarding its proposed development.  Now is the time to speak.  Please do not try to send messages but show up at the meeting.

2)       HGNI would like to share how to get resources for home improvements and purchases.

3)       Angela Burton referral of NWSCDC will share how to file  a housing claim.

4)       MPD will share updates and information.

5)       Neighborhood announcements, concerns, &programs.

We can only make change together.  BE THERE!!

Community Organizer Gracelyn Wilson 444-8204

groverheights@gmail.com: groverheights.blogspot.com

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Block party sponsored by Hallowed Baptist

HALLOWED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

3800 N. Port Washington Rd.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212

Rev. Aaron Morgan Sr., Pastor

Telephone (414) 265-5161

                   

PRE-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

COOK-OUT

*FREE FOOD*

Hot Dogs, Chips & Sodas

  FACE PAINTING, ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 09, 2014

 from

10:00 A.M. Until 4:00 P.M.

- at -

HALLOWED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

3800 N. Port Washington Rd.

COME, MEET & GET TO KNOW YOUR

CITY & STATE REPRESENTATIVES

It's everyone's responsibility to make our community safe; come& get tips on what we can do to make our environment peaceful ! ! ! 

PLEASE  COME & LET US WORK TOGETHER!

Driver's Ed. classes for adults-the Milwaukee Urban League via Talibah Mateen, community Organizer

 Reminder:

Our second summer program will be held at The Milwaukee Urban League. Our goal is to help as many of your clients, friends and others to get their driver's permit. Those who are not driving legally or need to gain legal driving status should register for this highly successful program.  Every participant completing our program is eligible for a rebate to offset the cost of their permit.

This program starts Tuesday Aug 12th and runs through Friday Aug 15th.  Only those that meet our qualifications and register by phone, or in person, by 10:30 on Tuesday Aug 12th will be seated. We always seat on a 1st come/1st served basis. Classroom instruction begins at 11 am through 2:30 pm each day,  

To register by phone, call 414 374-5850 xt 100.  

***THERE WILL BE ON-SITE TESTING FOR THIS CLASS.

We have attached a  Flier  to print, post and distribute  to others that can benefit  from driving legally. 

$15 Rebate toward the Purchase of the Permit: 

1) To qualify for our rebate, participants must complete the program,  

2) Pass the state exam, 

3) Purchase their Permit and  

4) Show their state issued Permit to The Milwaukee Urban League office, 

To qualify for seating, each participant  must :

>  Be at least 18 years of age with NO outstanding tickets or fines,  

>  Register in person by 10:30 am on the first day of class,

>  Bring a pen and   THE MOST CURRENT Wisconsin Motorist Handbook,  which is free and available at any  DMV  station to class.

The DMV does not issue permits to anyone with outstanding fines or tickets.

For more information, call The Milwaukee Urban League:  414 374-5850 xt 100.

The Milwaukee Urban League office is located at 435 W North Ave.

Our program continues to be the BEST OPTION for those who need assistance in passing the written state exam. 

Thank You. 

Ron Lee

Program Director   

"Helping 1000's of Adults to drive legally in the shortest period of time."