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News from the Neighborhood
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It's been a busy few months for Choice Neighborhood. From a successful End of Summer Community Jam to a community discussion around health equity, we continue to build an inclusive place of opportunity for people to live, work, and play.
As always, don’t hesitate to let us know if you, or your organization, have news to share. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates!
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BIG Drop In Unemployment!
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One of the focus areas of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative is to support positive outcomes for Westlawn families who have been directly impacted by the redevelopment of the neighborhood. HACM has six case managers working one-on-one with the relocated families to support them in achieving their own self-sufficiency plans.
Over the past 3 years, unemployment among the over 350 households receiving case management has dropped from 55% to 24%! This is an incredible achievement due to the hard work of our Westlawn families with the support of the CNI case management team! Congratulations!
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Fresh Picks Mobile Market is Back!
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The Fresh Picks Mobile Market is back at Westlawn Gardens every 1st Monday of the month from 2-3:30pm. Starting December 2nd, the market will be located at a new location, 6041 W. Silver Spring Drive. The mobile market is also at the McGovern Park Senior Center every 4th Thursday from 12-1:30pm.
Shop the market and save 25% on fresh food! The mobile market accepts credit/debit cards and QUEST/EBT. The market doesn't accept cash. Hunger Task Force FoodShare Outreach staff will also help eligible people apply for FoodShare during operating hours.
You can see the full market schedule here.
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Free Home Energy Evaluations Available
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Lower your heating costs just in time for winter! Choice Neighborhood and Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation are partnering with the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps to offer homeowners a FREE Green Zone energy evaluation. This offer is available to the first 50 homeowners who apply and are approved.
This evaluation will test for air leaks, un-insulated spaces, and places in the residence where heat may be escaping.
To apply, either mail in this coupon or email Chris Litzau at investinyouth@wi.rr.com. You must redeem your coupon by December 31st, 2019!
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Johnson Controls Donates Bikes
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Around 50 volunteers from Johnson Controls stopped by Browning Elementary to build and donate bikes to students. The bike building was led by Kevin Schultz from Mountain Outfitters. Thank you to United Way, Johnson Controls, and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center for your generosity!
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Best Babies Zone Engages Residents
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The Best Babies Zone (BBZ) Westlawn team has been busy engaging residents in the community to help every baby survive and thrive. The team hosted a successful StorySlam with Ex Fabula in September where residents shared powerful stories on the topic of "birth". A great audience of residents, health providers and other stakeholders attended to hear the stories of our courageous tellers.
The BBZ team also organized an On The Table discussion on October 10th. Participants shared a meal together and discussed their experiences within the healthcare system.
As the new year approaches, BBZ Westlawn is looking forward to growing its team of Health and Wellness Ambassadors and catalyzing the success of 2019.
Many thanks to United HealthCare, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and its Ideas To Action fund, and March of Dimes for supporting BBZ Westlawn activities!
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Check out this video to learn more about the work of BBZ!
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Residents Select Trees for Neighborhood
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Thank you to everyone who attended the tree decision-making workshops on Oct. 5th and 10th. The workshops were part of a project to plant 300 trees in the area next year through a partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Choice Neighborhood, Havenwoods Economic Development Corp., the City of Milwaukee Forestry Department, U.S. Department of Forestry, Great Lakes Restoration and others. We appreciated the opportunity to engage participants about the types of trees they want to see in the neighborhood. Upon ranking their favorite trees, participants selected the Emerald City Tulip Tree, Princeton Elm, Autumn Blaze and Swamp White Oak as their top choices.
Also, the project will offer homeowners the opportunity to receive a free rain barrel and free tree for their yards.
More information will be shared in early spring, but feel free to send questions to Jessica Noth at jnoth@havenwoods.org
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See Something? Say Something!
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Working together, we can ensure the Choice Neighborhood is a safe place for all. How can you help? If you see a crime in progress or something suspicious, it's important to call the police so they can respond and so there's documentation of neighborhood issues.
Call 911 for emergencies and (414) 933-4444 (then, press 9) for non-emergencies. Your call can remain anonymous if you choose.
You are also invited to the monthly 4th District Crime & Safety meeting, which is held every last Tuesday of the month at 6 pm at the Safety Academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Avenue. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 26th. (Please note there will be no meetings in December and January).
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Over 500 Attend The End of Summer Community Jam
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the End of Summer Community Jam and the Walk with Mayor Barrett and Alderman Johnson. The event helped connect over 500 people through great food, music, resources, and a shared sense of community! This year's neighborhood walk traveled to each of the CNI schools to celebrate the importance of our neighborhood schools. Special thanks to the coordinating committee, made up of the Westlawn Resident Council, Safe & Sound, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, HACM, CNI and the schools! More photos available on our Facebook page.
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Construction of new housing at Westlawn Gardens continues at a fast pace. Two new mid-rise apartment buildings are nearing completion at W. Silver Spring Drive and N. 66th Street. The buildings will open in December and March, bringing an additional 94 one- and two-bedroom units to the area.
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"It Takes The Village to Raise The Village"
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The Westlawn Gardens neighborhood was recently spotlighted in PNC Bank's national newsletter. PNC Real Estate has provided over $100 million in financing for the Westlawn Gardens redevelopment.
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FREE Triple P Parenting Network Courses
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Are you looking to develop strong, healthy relationships with your children? Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Best Babies Zone Westlawn and the CNI schools have partnered to offer three free discussions on strategies for parents at Kilbourn Elementary School on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8-9:30am.
Free Courses Include
Dec. 3rd: The Power of Positive Parenting
Dec. 10th: Raising Confident, Competent Children
Dec. 17th: Raising Resilient Children
Attend just one course or all three! You can register for any session here.
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Rocketship Celebrates Grand Opening
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We want to congratulate Rocketship Transformation Prep on their expansion in our neighborhood! Rocketship hosted their grand opening celebration on October 31st at their new location on 68th and Silver Spring. They were previously located in the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. Rocketship staff have a great passion for serving kids in the neighborhood, and it's great to see the new campus alive with energy and learning.
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Our Growing CNI Support Team
We are pleased to welcome new members to our CNI team this fall! We've established partnerships with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Masters in Sustainable Peacebuilding Program, Public Allies, and Marquette University's Trinity Fellows program to support the CNI Transformation Plan. The team includes from left to right: Ashely (UWM), Dakota (Public Allies), Albert (UWM), Rachel (Marquette University), and Anne (UWM). If you haven't already seen them in the neighborhood, please say "hi" the next time you do! Learn more about each of them through #FellowFriday posts on our CNI social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
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If you are in need of healthcare coverage, enrollment is open until December 15th for 2020 health coverage. Visit HealthCare.gov to create an account and submit an application for 2020.
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On Site Interviews at Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
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The 91st Street Goodwill Workforce Connection Center is a neighbor of CNI offering a number of on-site interviews and job readiness courses.
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"Home to Stay" Offers Resources for Justice-Involved Individuals
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Interested in employment opportunities in the Choice Neighborhood and across Milwaukee? Check out these employment pages:
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There is still time to apply to be a census taker for the 2020 Census. Find open opportunities here.
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Adult Services Pathway Program
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Please visit the SSNC or email pathways@ssnc-milw.org for more information and to apply.
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November 16th, 9am-3pm: GO! Discover, Havenwoods State Forest (6141 N Hopkins Ave)
November 19th, 9:30am-10:30am: Nature Time for Preschoolers, Havenwoods State Forest (6141 N Hopkins Ave)
November 25th, 6:00pm: Westlawn Resident Council meeting (5555 N 62nd Street)
November 26th, 6:00pm: 4th District Crime & Safety Meeting (Safety Academy, 6680 N Teutonia Ave)
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Do you have news or an event you would like us to share? Email us at info@mke-cni.org and we'll add it to our online event calendar.
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