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---------------- Read our FAQs about the name change Visit Our New Website Neighborhood Action Plan More About Us Contact Us Soapboxx Campaign: Why I Wear My Mask. Over the holidays we asked neighbors to share a brief message on why they wear their masks. You can check out their messages here. If you would like to share a brief message you can do so by visiting this link.

Housing

Milwaukee County Mortgage Assistance Program

Housing Resources, Inc. will be accepting applications for the Milwaukee County Mortgage Assistance Program through June 18, 2021. The purpose of the Milwaukee County Mortgage Assistance Program is to aid in foreclosure prevention by providing emergency assistance in the form of a grant on behalf of Milwaukee County homeowners who are delinquent in their mortgage payments due to job loss or reduced work hours and wages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More Here

Community Involvement

Alderwoman Zamarripa’s new Winter E-Newsletter Read her message to the district and send your feedback about the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant.

Read Message Here Take Survey Here

Annual Neighborhood Gathering! Thank you to those who joined us last month for the Annual Neighborhood Gathering! We hope this year we can meet again in person! If you missed the live stream you can view it here.

37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration You are cordially invited to attend the 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration by the Marcus Center. It’s all about celebrating our youth in the community. This is Wisconsin’s largest Dr. King celebration. The celebration programming highlights the youth in our community whom every year interpret Dr. King’s words through art, speech, and writing contests. Learn More Here

Silver City Artist in Residence Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this winter? Check out the many art activities created by fellow Silver City Resident, Sarah Gail Luther. There are all sorts of activities that families can do indoors or outdoors without having to buy any art supplies! Learn More Here

Abstract Art With Silhouettes Join the Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley Branch for a day of connecting with your creativity to bring your silhouette to life! Learn a bit about abstract art and artists to get inspired for your creation. A hike in Three Bridges Park will give you nature’s inspiration. All are welcome! Register Here

Early Morning Bird Walks Join the Urban Ecology Center and kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Three Bridges Park for birds. Registration is required. Meet at the Menomonee Valley Passage Bridge. Register Here

Economic Development

National Avenue Reconstruction Survey Road changes, sidewalk improvements and so many other possibilities are coming to W. National Avenue! Help shape the future of National Avenue by filling out DPW’s Community Survey. To learn more about the reconstruction visit the project website.

Image Source: City of Milwaukee Website DPW’s Community Survey

VIA Founded & Sponsored by: School Sisters of St. Francis To share your event in the VIA E-newsletter send a request to christian@viacdc.org

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