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Anyone 60 years or older is eligible for FREE meals provided by Milwaukee County Dine Out program. Hot meals "to go" are available Wednesday and Thursday in the School Sisters of St. Francis parking area on 29th and Lapham.

Wednesday breakfast is provided by Orenda Cafe between 9:00am - 10:00am. Call 414-391-9099 to reserve your meal by 9:00am on Tuesday.

Thursday lunch is provided by Vientiane Noodle Shop from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Call 414-391-9099 to reserve your meal by 11:00am Wednesday.

A family member or friend can also pick up the meal if you can’t. Be sure you reserve your meal 24 hours beforehand. For pickup, enter the parking lot on the east side of the street between Lapham and Greenfield, then follow the driveway to the Maria Linden building. There, staff following COVID-19 safety practices, will place meals in your car. Walk-ups are also welcome.

Neighborhood Updates
Homeowners and Renters Insurance Workshop

Join us to learn about the importance of homeowner and renter insurance!

Learn about insurance Facts and Myths. Is my house covered in case of flooding? Learn when you should and shouldn't file a claim and more!

Date: May 26th 2021
Time: 6pm
Location: Zoom

Thinking about going solar?

Grow Solar Greater Milwaukee is a great way to reduce your energy bills, support the
local economy, and help create a healthier environment!

To learn more register for their next session. After the session, you can schedule a free, no-obligation site assessment/cost estimate.

For more information please visit their website or contact Peter Murphy, Solar Program Director at MREA with any questions – PeterM@midwestrenew.org.


Community Updates
Neighbors in Action 2021

Thank you to this year's Neighbors in Action Cohort for all their hard work! We look forward to seeing all the wonderful things they will accomplish on their blocks and throughout the City!

A special thank you to our many partners, including Greater Milwaukee Foundation , LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) and State Farm for supporting leadership development for Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park neighbors.
Spring Cleaning Opportunities in May!

The next Community Clean-up with Safe & Sound will be held May 29th. Sign-up HERE

The City's Project Clean and Green will be May 3rd through 7th. More details HERE.


Financial Resources & Business Updates
It's Your Money, You Decide!

VIA is partnering with Contexture, LLC and Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) to offer personalized guidance from experts. They will work with you to improve your financial health. 

  • FREE confidential 1:1 finance coaching.
  • Receive a $50 reward for meeting your financial goal!
  • Managing your finances during COVID-19.


To register please call (414) 502-9473 or email itsyourmoneyyoudecide@gmail.com .
VIA Seeks 2 Consultants

In collaboration with the Milwaukee County Department of Aging and The Business Council, VIA CDC seeks to fill two temporary consultant positions for the new Dine Out senior meal program. This program provides FREE and hot meals "to go" to anyone 60 years or older in Milwaukee County.


Contact Patrick Humpal at patrick@viacdc.org for more information.

Youth Activities
UWM ArtsECO Pre-College

UWM ArtsECO Pre-College from July 19th - August 6th is a great opportunity for youth in 8th - 12th grade to deepen their art skills this summer.

Priority Registration: May 31, 2021
Deadline: July 2, 2021

Contact Ciarra Wooten, artseco-precollege@uwm.edu or (414) 251-5323 with any questions! More details here.

All Hands Boatworks

Learn boatbuilding, explore the Menomonee River, have fun, and make new friends with All Hands Boatworks’ free summer camps!

June 14 - 18: RiverVentures Camp
June 28 - July 2: RiverVentures Camp
July 12 - 16: Maritime Skills Camp


Contact Matthew Rohrer at 414-404-8213, matthew@allhandsboatworks.org with questions!
Summer Camp

Help your child foster a connection to nature through hands-on adventures and healthy outdoor fun at an Urban Ecology Center Summer Camp! Multiple camps for various ages are available.

Call The Menomonee Valley Branch at (414) 431-2940 to register or with any questions! More details here.



Healthy Living Updates
Yoga in the Park

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

Where can you get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Every community is different. But there are a number of places you may go to get your COVID-19 vaccine such as:

  • Your employer
  • Your local health department
  • Pharmacies
  • Community-based vaccination clinics
  • On-site vaccination clinics
  • Your doctor or health care provider

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