Good for the Soul, Good for the Community
Thursday, August 16th wrapped up "That's Good for the Soul," a 3-part series launched in partnership with Browning Elementary School, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, and the Westlawn Resident Council as a way to strengthen relationships and further build community. The series was funded by United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County as a part of the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership. The series kicked off in early spring with a fitness event (Fit4U) and nutriti
Summer Block Party and Walk with the Mayor
On Thursday, August 16th, the Westlawn Resident Council, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center and Choice Neighborhood Initiative hosted the Summer Block Party & Walk with the Mayor at Westlawn Gardens! Hundreds of people gathered on a beautiful summer night to enjoy free music, food, games, activities, and resources from many CNI partners. We were thrilled to be able to offer over 500 school-aged children free backpacks and school supplies with the support of Stark Foods, the We
Wonderfully Wild Wednesdays at MPL Express
The Milwaukee Public Library held its third Wonderfully Wild Wednesday at the MPL Express vending library on August 15. Library Manager Kim Boldt and staff have used the special events to bring kids and families together for fun activities such as tie-dyeing, camping and Miss Kim's Wacky Animals, all while connecting them to library resources. The MPL Express is located at N. 64th & W. Silver Spring Drive and is the only 24/7 vending library in the Midwest! Learn more about
Last Bike Tune-Up of the Summer
The final bike tuneup session for the summer was held August 10th at the community gardens at Westlawn Gardens. The tuneups, hosted by the Westlawn Partnership for a Healthier Environment, CNI, DreamBikes, and Andrew Dressel, were a staple of the summer for bike enthusiasts throughout the neighborhood. Anyone who couldn't attend but still needs a tuneup, should visit DreamBikes at 2021 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive). Check out a great news story about the program at Westlaw
National Night Out Brings Community Together
Hundreds of neighbors attended Milwaukee Police Department District 4's annual National Night Out on August 8th. The event is an opportunity for members of the entire district to congregate and have fun, enjoy free food, and learn about events and organizations in their neighborhood. We are proud to partner with MPD District 4 in the Choice Neighborhood to ensure our community is safe and working together. #people #MilwaukeePoliceDepartment
Best Babies Zone Informational Meeting
The Westlawn Best Babies Zone (BBZ) initiative held an informational meeting for community stakeholders on August 1 to begin strategizing ways to improve healthy birth outcomes and reduce racial disparities in infant mortality in the wider Westlawn neighborhood. Mayor Barrett welcomed attendees, and staff from the convening partners (United Way, CNI and the Milwaukee Health Department) led the group through activities to explain the BBZ model and collect ideas for the next st
Celebrating Smoke-Free Housing
Westlawn Gardens and all public housing across the nation are now smoke-free following a rule implemented nationally by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on July 30. To celebrate the change, the American Lung Association hosted a national press conference with city and state leaders in Milwaukee to highlight the many reasons why this rule will make a healthier environment for communities across the country. The rule will protect close to two million Americ
