Grover Heights: September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Take Root Milwaukee avoiding foreclosure and other resources Oct, 2, 2014 at Clinton Rose via Ald. Coggs

News Conference: Ald. Coggs, President Murphy invite residents to foreclosure prevention session

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Common Council President Michael J. Murphy encourage residents who face the possibility of losing their home to foreclosure to attend a free foreclosure prevention event from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2 at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.

Alderwoman Coggs and President Murphy – both longtime home ownership advocates – will join representatives of Take Root Milwaukee and other partner organizations to help promote Thursday’s event during a news conference in front the of the Rose Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1.

“It is critical for home owners to take steps early on to understand what options are available to them, so that they have the information they need to protect their investment and their future,” Alderwoman Coggs said.

President Murphy said that with local foreclosures continuing, and mortgage “rescue” scams on the rise, more homeowners are looking for legitimate assistance and additional resources to help them avoid losing their homes. “Information is powerful, and Thursday’s foreclosure prevention event offers home owners the opportunity to receive key information and assistance at no cost,” President Murphy said.

“I strongly encourage people not to miss this unique opportunity,” he said.

Event participants will have the opportunity to meet directly with lenders and local nonprofit housing counselors. Nonprofit housing counselors will evaluate borrowers’ circumstances and help them to understand the options that they may have when they meet with their lender. Lenders will be there to suggest ways to alleviate delinquencies and to offer mortgage options.

Borrowers do not need to register for the event - they can arrive any time between 1:00 and 7:00 PM, and they will receive assistance on a first come, first served basis.

Media outlets are not invited to cover the foreclosure prevention event itself, as the organizers wish to respect participants’ privacy.

For additional questions regarding the event, or to jump start the process of getting free, professional assistance, call Take Root Milwaukee at(414) 921-4149.

The City of Milwaukee is partnering with Take Root Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, and many other lenders and housing partners in supporting the event.

Homeowners seeking immediate help in avoiding foreclosure can find free professional help from a nonprofit housing counselor by going to the following websites: www.takerootmilwaukee.org, www.findaforeclosurecounselor.org or www.hud.gov.

Informational sessions by Alderpersons

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Latino Family Expo Job Fair, FridayOctober 26, via Victor Huyke

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Employment positions available.

Good morning,

I am the recruiter for the Fire and Police Commission, recruiting for entry-level positions in the Fire and Police Departments. I have been with the city for sixteen years, with the majority of my time served under the Police Department. I am excited to be here and look forward to working with everyone.

We are currently accepting applications for our youth programs: Police Aide and Fire Cadet. Both are paid full time employment with progressive career paths in protective services. For more information please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/fpc/Job-Opportunities.htm#.VCLES_ldVZs

I have attached the flyer regarding our upcoming Open House, Saturday, October 4, 2014. Please distribute to your senior students. Also if possible can you please make an announcement regarding the event?

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns or to request a representative to come out and speak with your students!

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE ONLY!!!

La'Neka S. Horton

Recruiter

Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

lhorto@milwaukee.gov

(P) 414-286-5135

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Milwaukee Police Officer Positions via Cavalier Johnson and Mayor Barrett

Good afternoon –

If you haven’t seen this already in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission has authorized a hiring period for Police Officer, Police Aide and Fire Cadet beginning Friday September 19. The application period for Police Officer will be open until October 17 and the application period for Police Aide and Fire Cadet will be open until December 5. If you have people in your congregations or networks (especially those living in the city of Milwaukee) who would like to serve the community in which they live, please have them to consider applying for a career in law and protective services.

As we have seen in this community, there is a desire for better improved police community relations. I believe that one of the best ways to address this issue is for us to have residents from our community to become members of our police force.

Going forward the application for Police Officer will be online and accessible from this website: http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs/PO#.VBw9oZgo7ct

By Friday, I should have in my possession brochures that I can share with you. If you are interested in having this information available at your location, please respond to this email with your church/agency name along with a contact person and address.

Please share this information with city of Milwaukee residents in your networks interested in a law enforcement career.

Thanks so much,

Chevy

Cavalier Johnson

Staff Assistant to the Mayor

Office of Mayor Tom Barrett

(o) 414-286-2200 (e) cavalier.johnson@milwaukee.gov

200 E. Wells Street City Hall suite 201 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Mother's Against Violence- Community Organizer Gracelyn Wilson

Dear Community Partner,

Mother’s Against Gun Violence (MAGV) is an organization in this community trying to help stop the violence. We have an annual block party to bring the community together with food, activities, music and guest speakers. We work together with elected city officials, others organizations and have created a web-site in honor of all the homicides in this city and county of Milwaukee.

We attend prayer vigils with Micah and do others things with partnerships such as Campaign Against Violence, WAVE and many other organizations. We help grieving families and children deal with social problems in school and at home.

On Saturday, September 27^th 2014 from 10:00am – 8:00pm between 7^th and Capitol Dr 3600 to 3900 blocks from 6^th and Melvina St. right centered in the Grover Heights Neighborhood. The Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Mother’s Against Gun Violencewill host our 11^th Annual Community Block Party and Celebration. The Mini Resource Fair will run from 12pm – 4:00pm.

As a Neighborhood Strategic Planning Coordinator who is committed to enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods and communities, I would like to invite you to be part of this event. A variety of community resource providers and organizations will be on hand to showcase their services.

The Mini Resource Fair will give you an ideal opportunity to meet with residents from the community, and for you to provide valuable information about the services you offer.

In addition, as a participant in this event, you’ll benefit from:

Ø Positive public relations – you’ll be associated with a free community event providing important information about the services you offer.

Ø Business Connections – you’ll have a chance to mingle with other professionals who share your interest to the community.

Each participant will be provided with a space, and a table to display information

If you are interested, please fill out and return the enclosed registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Gracelyn Wilson directly at (414) 444-8204 or email gwilson@nwscdc.org

I look forward to having you join us at this exciting event!

Yours truly,

Gracelyn WilsonNeighborhood Strategic Planning Coordinator
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
4201 N. 27^th Street 7^th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53216

We would like to thank Derrick D. for passing out the no violence, no guns, and peace signs within the neighborhood in promotion of this event.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Honor to Evelyn Terry, our leader in action

To Evelyn Patricia Terry, creator of a bus-shelter-turned-work-of-art near Lindsay Heights, the structure is valuable because public art is visually appealing and shows that people in the community care about where they live.

Ras`Ammar Nsoroma, an illustrator and muralist who rendered the drawings for the shelter at the intersection of 21st Street, Fond du Lac and North avenues, said it has additional significance: “It is one of a few non-mural, outdoor public art projects in the inner city that’s not created by a Caucasian.”

That’s why when the shelter called “Kindred Ties” suddenly seemed to disappear one day in the spring, Terry and other community members were concerned. An artist and Lindsay Heights resident, she said many people asked her, “What could have happened to it?”

(Photo by Kenya C. Evans)

In African American communities such the greater Lindsay Heights area, there isn’t a lot of public art, Terry noted. She orchestrated the public art project six years ago, with the help of local artists, a writer, community and academic organizations, and businesses.

Terry discovered that the shelter had been parked in the Milwaukee County Transit System’s back lot on 17th Street, off of Fond du Lac Avenue. A car ran into the stop on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, and it had to be removed because it was damaged.

Terry tracked down the missing shelter with help from Sandy Kellner, chief operating officer at Milwaukee County Transit System, and sought to have it repaired. She received funding from the Spirit of Milwaukee for the shelter frame and from Millennium Neighborhood Art Initiative—the original project sponsor—for restoration.

This fall, the shelter was reinstalled in its rightful place.

“People who pass by that bus stop are fascinated by it; transit users said to me that they were pleasantly surprised to have such a nice and different object in their neighborhood,” Terry said. “Art makes things more special and interesting, and gives things a sense of value.”

On a recent cold day, a handful of transit riders were non-committal when asked if they were glad the shelter is back. “It’s good it’s here,” said one man. Others had no comment.

Nsoroma feels much more strongly about the shelter.

“The piece is important because it is not a monument to a fallen or past hero,” adding, “It represents us — the community from babies to seniors; our culture; seeking knowledge, spirituality, love, commitment, family; and following our dreams. All this can be seen as you wait for the bus.”