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Vol. 38 • No.37 • Thurs., Sept. 19, 2019 - Wed., Sept.25, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Medical Mission at Home in Milwaukee: A day of free healthcare
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Ascension Wisconsin hosted its first ever "Medical Mission at Home," at North Division High School, 1011 West Center St. The term "medical mission" often refers to volunteer caregivers who travel to other countries to provide medical services. The Ascension Wisconsin Medical Mission at Home does the same thing for neighbors in need, right here in our own community. The Medical Mission at Home offers spiritually centered care to improve the health of our neighbors, friends and any one who may find it difficult to access healthcare. More than 500 volunteers from all over the community offered reg-
istered attendees free medical exams, dental care, medicine, lab testing, imaging and mammograms,foot washing and podiatry screenings, specialty care, spiritual care, and follow-up services. Among those volunteering were members of the Milwaukee Urban League including President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall (left photo, from left); Ascension Vice President of Medical Affairs O'Rell (Ron) Williams M.D.; Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Community Outreach Coordinator Penelope Stewart; Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton; and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital nurse Julia Means, RN.
Street dedicated to the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr.
Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosts 2nd Annual Shop Center Street
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On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 1345 West Burleigh Street, hosted a street naming ceremony in honor of their late pastor the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr. Rev. Wanzo was the pastor of one of Milwaukee’s most prominent Black churches, Metropolitan M.B.C. and served as their pastor for more than four decades. The section of street at the corner of West Burleigh Street from North 13th Street to North 14th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District was re-named to honor Rev. Wanzo. At the ceremony was Mayor Tom Barrett, along with Rev. Wanzo's family, church family, religious leaders and local officials. Rev. Wanzo moved to Milwaukee in 1951, arriving from his birthplace of Pine County, Mississippi. He joined Metropolitan under the leadership of Rev. A. W. Wise, serving as a deacon, assistant Sunday School teacher and supervisor. Rev. Wanzo accepted his call to the ministry in 1955 and he served as assistant pastor of the church from 1955 to 1972 under the late Rev. E. M. Kelley. He was appointed interim pastor in August 1972 and installed as pastor in August 1973. An NCON Communications Publication
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Tuesday, August 17, 2019, the Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosted the 2nd Annual Shop Center Street Day at 35th and Center Street (large lot on the northside of the street). The event was geared towards raising awareness of the small businesses on Center street from 35th street to 60th street. There are more than 95 operating businesses that need support from the community to stay in business including insurance, car repair, auto sales, barber/beauty shops, nail salons, and social service agencies, all doing business on Center Street. This event also included the Sherman Park, Amani and Metcalf Park residents and business owners.
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