Weatherize Your Home 

The Fall season is here! Weatherizing your home helps you save money by saving energy, and it can also improve the comfort of your home. Here is a checklist to make sure your home is weatherized:

Fall Maintenance:

• Clean your gutters, put away your hose and turn off outdoor water spouts

• Change our your furnace filter

• Check your roof for missing or loose shingles

• Check for damaged or missing caulk around your windows and doors

• Check your Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors - replace batteries once a year

Key Benefits:

• Energy Costs Savings 

• Water Costs Savings

• Less Out of Pocket Health Costs 

• Lower Loan Interest Payments  

Learn more here.

VIA's Home Improvement Matching Grants

Have you been putting a home improvement project off because of funding? Do you need repairs in your home such as new windows, stairs, or flooring? You may be eligible for VIA's Home Improvement Matching Grant, which provides 1:1 matching funding for your project (up to $3,000 and $5,000 for large projects).

For more information visit our website or contact Cassandra, Housing Outreach Manager at

414-409-3474.

Please find the online application here.

Noche de Altares

The Urban Ecology Center and Escuela Verde's Newline Cafe are hosting Noche de Altares for the families in the neighborhood to honor the special celebration of Day of the Death on Wednesday, November 2nd, from 5:30-7:30pm at 3700 W Pierce Street. Join them on this special night by participating in fun activities and supporting local vendors.

Learn more here. 

Coffee with Elected Officials in

English & Spanish

Make sure you don’t miss our next Coffee with Elected Officials with Milwaukee Public School District School Board Member - At Large, Bob Peterson on Wed. October 26th from 6-8pm.

• Get to Know Your Elected Official
• Learn About Their Priorities
• Learn About Their Role As Your Elected Official
• Learn About Ways You Can Work With Your Elected Official to Better Your Community
• Ask Your Elected Official Questions About Topics That Matter To You
• Gain Knowledge and Power

Learn more & RSVP here.

Elections

Mark your calendars - the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8th. Make sure to tell everyone you know, neighbors, friends and family - your votes matter!

Need to register to vote or are not sure if you are registered to vote? Click here!

For more information about voting visit  myvote.wi.gov or call Kevin Solis at

414-409-3845.

Marquette Market 

Milwaukee Entrepreneur Incubator Program is hosting their third pop-up market event highlighting Marquette University student entrepreneurs and community partners & vendors. It is free to participate in the Marquette Market for community partners.

The market will take place on Friday, December 9th from 3pm to 6pm at 1442 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233. Vendor application deadline is November 1st, 2022.

Learn more & Apply here. 

Mix Use Property for Sale

Mixed use building located on 717 S. 37TH St., Milwaukee WI 53215 in Silver City is for sale.

Currently the first floor is a licensed childcare center and the second floor is a 3 bedroom renovated apartment (2013).

Contact Jeremy Belot at Belot.jeremy@gmail.com, 414-380-4182.

2022 General Election Canvassers

Are you passionate about politics and voting? Want to make some extra money while doing something you’re passionate about? Join our 2022 General Election Canvassers team! If you are interested in being a canvasser please fill out this form.

Trick-Or-Treat Street & Food Truck Spooktacular

Join us for our annual Trick or Treat Street event on October 22nd, 2022 from 11am to 3pm. This year our event will take place at Arlington Heights Park 3429 W Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53215.

Come out and enjoy family friendly activities, youth resources, support local food trucks, and participate in our costume contest! Free candy & pumpkins while supplies last.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Masterson Foods and Gold Sponsors Milwaukee Office of Equity & Inclusion and Alderwoman Zamarripa for making this event possible.  

Learn more here.

Twilight Centers

Milwaukee Recreation's Twilight Centers are in full swing this fall!

Young people ages 10-18 can stop by any of the eight locations in the evening throughout the week to participate in enrichment activities, shoot around in open gym, spend time with friends, and more.

Learn more about this free program here.

Family Drive-In Movie Day

Milwaukee Recreation will show " The Addams Family 2" & "Coco" in the late afternoon and evening on Saturday, Oct. 15 outside the MPS Central Services building (5225 W. Vliet St.).

Popcorn and water will be provided, but families are encouraged to bring their own snacks to eat during the films.

Register here.

5 ways to decrease stress 

1. Don't be afraid to say "no."

2. Resolve conflicts quickly.

3. Eat a healthier diet.

4. Make time for yourself.

5. Pursue hobbies or sports.

Stress can be damaging to your immune system which is why it’s important to get it under control. Learn how stress is correlated to a weakened immune system and find additional ways to

de-stress here.

Clothing Swap 

Looking to swap out your wardrobe? Come to the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center’s clothing swap party on Saturday, Oct 8, from 10am -2:30pm.

As Americans, we throw out 14 million tons of textiles every year, so instead of buying new, come swap! Swap for a new top or some swanky sweaters! All sizes of clothing can be traded, swapped, and celebrated.

Learn more here.