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Get to Know Your Neighbor

Do you want to take action in your neighborhood but do not know how to start? Get inspired by reading about what your neighbors are up to in the neighborhood. Learn how you can too take action by taking small steps that create big changes in Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park.

For more information regarding one of our programs or resources please send an email  to Kevin Solis Outreach & Engagement Manager for Burnham Park & Layton Park at  kevin@viacdc.org or call  414.385.5300. You can also connect with Lidia Villazaez Community Outreach Manager for Silver City by sending an email to lidia@viacdc.org   or call 414.385.5336.

Learn more HERE.

Neighborhood Updates
WHEDA’s Community Ideas Workshops

There are major disparities in homeownership for people of color. Help chart the path forward & develop solutions that make homeownership a reality for more people by participating in WHEDA’s community ideas workshops.

RSVP today!
Mural Along Burnham Street

We want to hear your opinion! VIA is hoping to paint a mural along Burnham Street to help calm traffic. Join us Wednesday, August 4th at 6:00pm at Burnham Park.

Learn more HERE.


Community Updates
Clean-up Opportunities

Join one of our monthly clean-ups, co-hosted with Safe & Sound! We will be having neighborhood clean-ups from 9:30 am - 11:00 am 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 August 28th at Becher & 36th St. 

Sign-up HERE.
Drive-Thru Beer Garden

The second and final drive-thru beer garden will be held Saturday, August 14. Proceeds support the School Sisters of St. Francis ministries that care for the environment. Full details and order information are available on their website.
MANDI 2021
VIA is proud to be one of the finalists for the 2021 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)! The MANDI's celebrate individuals, organizations and projects that enrich Milwaukee neighborhoods. The Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award is given to the highest vote-getters, and we need your help! Three finalists with the most votes will receive $1,000 each. Voting begins on August 6, 2021 and ends August 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm. To vote keep an eye on VIA's Facebook page, we will be sharing the link once it is live on Urban Milwaukee's site.

Financial Resources & Business Updates
Mayor's Public Hearing

The Mayor’s Public Hearing on the Budget will be happening in August. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. We will share the date of the hearing as soon as it is available.
GRAND OPENING of Escuela Verde's Newline Community Cafe

Join Escuela Verde students on Thursday, August 5th from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm in celebrating the opening of their new school-based enterprise - Newline Community Cafe! Enjoy 1/2 off drinks and bakery ALL DAY!

Learn more HERE.
Call for Artists

We are looking for artists interested in helping support our Silver City InterNational Festival with a live art performance as this event celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Silver City neighborhood.

To apply or to learn more about this opportunity please click HERE.

If you have any questions please contact Lidia at 414.385.5336.

Youth Activities
Rainbow Summer Outdoor Entertainment Series

Following a year without live outdoor performances, the Marcus Performing Arts Center is bringing back the Rainbow Summer outdoor entertainment series at the Peck Pavilion. The series includes weekly free and discounted outdoor concerts, family-friendly films and performances on Thursday evenings, July 15 through September.

Learn more HERE.


Healthy Living Updates
Sunset Hike and Paint

Join the Urban Ecology Center August 12th at Menomonee Valley from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm as they take a walk through Three Bridges park and capture the beauty of the nature followed by a relaxing painting session.

Registration is required for this program.
For questions about this program, please contact the Urban Ecology Center at: programs@urbanecologycenter.org.

Learn more HERE.
Yoga in the Park

Join Safe & Sound and multiple South Side Partners for a summer long BILINGUAL Yoga series with Laura!

COVID-19 Survey

Please take a few minutes to read and submit this short COVID-19 survey. We want to hear about your questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccines so that we can help answer and address those concerns.

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