Urban Farm Still Growing at Dominican Center Hydroponics lab programing expands, outdoor garden adds beauty
Dominican Center is providing lessons on family well-being through their urban farm. The hydro- ponics lab was host to programs offering educa- tion to Amani residents of all ages. Partner Full- Circul26, Inc. taught adults, and the Hydroponics STEM program (created and directed by Amani resident and engineer Mitchelle Lyle), taught youth for the second year at DC. In addition, hydroponics expert Wesly Landry continued his efforts growing vegetable plants and flowers for residents. In addition, the outdoor gardens have again grown with the help of Clean Wisconsin, who recently installed a rain garden. Plants started in DC’s hydroponics lab now fill raised beds and our landmark Amani planters. Volunteers have also helped build pic-nic tables and benches that will open the outdoor garden space to the public.
Partner Office Hours Give Residents Chance to Connect Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, JobWorks MKE, Community Advocates and C.O.L.E. are meeting Amani families locally with office hours at DC
Sometimes something as simple as not being able to find a ride to an organization in a different part of the city can be a barrier to success. That’s why Dominican Center has opened the doors to host partner organiza- tions with resources available to Ama- ni residents. Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee holds bi-weekly office hours to serve Amani residents. Lawyer Anthony Garcia is available the second and fourth Tues- days of the month to answer ques- tions about estate planning, housing issues and other legal issues. JobsWork MKE also holds Amani office hours at DC on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. JobsWork MKE prepares and encour-
ages motived individuals living in poverty to achieve economic self-suf- ficiency through sustainable employ- ment. They work to destroy employ- ment barriers and offer employment readiness workshops. Community Advocates holds offices hours at DC as well. The organization offers information on and assistance with Energy Assistance. The Coalition on Lead Emergency (C.O.L.E) is the newest addition to DC’s office hours. The organization will be at the Center on weekdays and provides Amani residents with information with the lead crisis in Milwaukee. All office hours are at Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust Street. Call 1.414.444.9930 for more information.
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