by Jim Loew
Several years ago, a seed was planted in Riverwest – the seed of an idea for a community garden as part of the revitalization of the Reservoir at Kilbourn Park. This spring that seed began to sprout.
YMCA
Holton Youth Center Faces Transition
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
Harambee
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 […]
Harambee Connection – Riverwest Currents: The Community Voice of Milwaukee’s Left Bank
In Kenya, a Harambee 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 […]
Craig Wroten
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.