COMMUNITY ORGANIZING Pop Up! Resource fairs reach residents where they live DC believes that people should not have to leave their neighborhoods to find the things they need. That’s why DC created a summer series of Pop Up Outreach Days. The community resource fairs moved throughout the neighborhood to reach residents in the busiest parts of Amani. The Pop Up Outreach Days were held in June, July, August and Sep- tember and featured partners of- fering services and vital resources in the community including Amani United, COA, Safe & Sound, DHHS, MPD, Fatherhood Fire, DHHS De- partment on Aging Services, DNS and Wraparound Milwaukee.
Community Members Honored at DC’s Annual Fundraiser
Each year, DC celebrates successes with a luncheon thanking supporters and raising funds to continue the mission of working with Amani residents and partners to build a better future. This year, Green & Growing, smashed expectations to become one of DC’s most successful, raising more than $50,000. Fundraising goals were exceed- ed thanks to the generous community members who support DC’s work in the Amani neighborhood. The luncheon was held June 26, 2022, at the Wis- consin Club. DC presented awards to the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa; Sr. Mary Menke, CSA (posthu- mously); Dr. Lester Carter (posthumously); DC em- ployee Wes Landry; and Shelley Mathews of FullCir- cle26, Inc. Each awardee was a print of an original art piece by Amani Allison Westbrook that depicts the past and future of the neighborhood (image at right). SAVE THE DATE! Green & Growing 2023 will be held April 30! Sponsorships and underwriting are available.
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