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Coffee with Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Join us for our first "Coffee with Elected Officials." June 9th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm via Zoom. Our first guest will be Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa.

At Coffee with Elected Officials you will have the opportunity to get to know your Elected Officials, learn about their priorities, about ways you can work with your Elected Official to better your community.

Zoom Meeting ID: 971 9212 6293.

For more information reach out to Kevin Solis at
414-409-3442 or email kevin@viacdc.org.

Neighborhood Updates
Housing Resources

Visit our website to learn more about home improvement loans, free home repair resources and other housing resources.
Learn more HERE.
Clean-up Opportunities

Join one of our monthly clean-ups, co hosted with Safe & Sound! We will be having neighborhood clean-ups 9:30am-11:00am the last Saturday of every month from now until September. We will provide trash bags, trash pickers, buckets, and snacks. The next Community Clean-up with Safe & Sound will be held June 26th, Branting & 38th street. Sign-up HERE.


Community Updates
Senior Meal Program

Anyone that is 60 years or older is eligible for FREE meals provided by Milwaukee County. As part of the new Dine Out program, neighbors can now pick up hot meals to go on Wednesday and Thursday in the School Sisters of St. Francis parking area on 29th and Lapham.

For more information visit our website.
VIA's Ice Cream Social

Come out and celebrate your neighborhood during VIA's Ice Cream Social! Bring your family, grab some free ice cream, and say hi to the VIA staff while enjoying Milwaukee's beautiful summer weather. This event will be held in July. Visit our website for the most up to date information regarding the event.


Financial Resources & Business Updates
Mercado MKE

Buy Local and Support Latinx-Owned Businesses at Mercado MKE. Current businesses include restaurants, apparel, jewelry and gifts, beauty services, home services and more. Find what you need while supporting your local business community at www.mercadomke.com.

Are you a Latinx business owner interested in selling on mercadoMKE's free online marketplace? Contact Laura at 414-502-7201 or at thernandez@mercadomke.com.
Join Our VIA Team

We are currently hiring for the following positions:



For more information please visit our website.
Bublr Bikes

Bublr Bikes is searching for Neighborhood ambassadors for July through August, 10 hours per week at $15/hour. Must be 16 years or older. For more information please send an email to james@bublrbikes.org.


Youth Activities
Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin have a variety of activities this summer, giving girls a space where they are free to be themselves! Contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475 with questions!
Burnham Futsal Courts

The futsal courts are now open for use. If you plan on using the futsal courts please follow the guidelines posted at the courts.
UWM Summer Opportunity

College for Kids & Teens is a great opportunity for kids and teens at UWM this summer! From creative arts and chemistry to designing computer games, there are countless options for young minds! Learn more HERE.


Healthy Living Updates
Community Justice Through Safe &
Healthy Streets

The Medical College, City DPW, DCD MHD, UWM and so many more are putting on a two-day virtual summit on June 16th and 17th called Community Justice Through Safe & Healthy Streets. It's FREE, AND of course, come out for the walk/ride on the first night and meet your summit delegates and residents! Register HERE.
 Free Access To Transportation

Through July 4th, Lyft and Uber are offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments to people who do not have access to transportation. The feature will launch in their apps.

Other Transportation Support:
  • MTM Service: 866-907-1493
  • Walgreens – Uber Free Ride: 855-632-0557

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