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Holton Youth Center Faces Transition

by Jan Christensen

“The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee has made a difficult decision to close the Holton Youth Center.  We do not have a definite date set for the closing, but know that it will come in early 2008. We had originally set a date for April 1, 2008, but will remain flexible in the hopes that we can find another organization that can take over the building and continue to serve the youth of the neighborhood.” 

The first paragraph of the Feb. 23 press release from the YMCA outlines the present situation. But there is a long and complex relationship between Holton Youth Center and Riverwest that predates the YMCA’s involvement.

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Harambee

by Currents Staff

In Kenya, a “” is a community event designed to raise money for an ill or otherwise needy person, or for a situation, such as a school in need of repair. As a noun or an exclamation it is also used as a Swahili rallying cry urging the community to “get organized and work together […]

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Craig Wroten

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by Yolanda White

Like so many other community-based organizations, HOPI operates on a shoestring budget, love and passion for the community and a commitment to harmonic and prosperous living for its members. Wroten says that each block is uniquely different and he could spend a week or more on each block, solving problems and addressing complaints. Unfortunately, his hands-on time is severely limited.

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October 2005

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1 SATURDAY ART BAR: Artist Party! One Drum 5:30pm ARTWALK: See page 3 for details. BREMEN CAFE: Edie Carey w/ Brice Woodall $10 CIRCLE A: Alive at 8 w/ Bean Hoy 8pm CLUB TIMBUKTU: Drum Making Workshop w/ Jahmes Finlayson2-4pm. King Solomon 9pm CHARLES ALLIS ART MUSEUM: Volunteer Garden Work Day. Open to all gardeners. […]