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Sojourner Family Peace Center breaks ground on new facility
in the Milwaukee area. The new center will be designed to offer resources to end abusive situations and assist individuals in rebuilding their lives. SFPC co-executive director Carmen Pitre, stated the center will be instrumental in making protective and healing services to survivors, while also strengthening preventive services and programs. Pitre is pictured with Governor Scott Walker, Mayor Tom Barrett along Staff Photo with other community leaders breaking ground for The Sojourner Family Peace Center (SFPC) has acquired a site located at the new site. The existing building located at 6th & 619 West Walnut to build a new facility which will provide comprehensive Walnut was previously owned by the Most Worshipful services to women, children and men who are victims of domestic violence Prince Hall Grand Lodge.
Mayor Barrett hosts faith leaders for Strong Baby Educational Luncheon Partnership with Columbia St. Mary’s focuses on preventable causes of infant death
On Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Mayor Tom Barrett hosted local faith leaders and health experts at an educational luncheon to discuss the leading causes of infant death in Milwaukee: premature births and unsafe sleeping environments. The luncheon, held with support of the Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation, took place prior to the Strong Baby Sabbath, the fourth annual collaboration with Columbia St. Mary’s and the faith community that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. The effort supports Mayor Barrett’s goal of reducing Milwaukee’s overall infant mortality rate by 10 percent and the African American infant mortality rate by 15 percent by 2017. It also supports the goal to reduce racial disparities in birth outcomes,
set by the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, which is co-chaired by Mayor Barrett and led by United Way of Greater Milwaukee and funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program. Preliminary data indicates that 117 infants died before their first birthdays in 2013, with nearly 60 percent of all infant deaths and 66 percent of African American infant deaths a result of complications of prematurity. Additionally, half of sleep-related infant deaths in Milwaukee occur to infants who were born prematurely, making prematurity a significant risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDs) and accidental suffocation. The annual event was planned cooperatively by Columbia St. Mary’s Urban Church Wellness Program,
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Health Commissioner Bevan Baker and Columbia St. Mary president & CEO Travis Anderson are pictured here with leaders of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Northwest Jurisdiction and General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc., after the October 7, 2014 Strong Baby Educational Luncheon at Columbia St. Mary’s campus. City of Milwaukee Health Department, March of Dimes - Wisconsin Chapter, and United Way of Greater
Milwaukee’s Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Northwest
Jurisdiction and General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin Inc. also support the day.
Greater Galilee celebrates Annual Women's Day
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The victorious women of Greater Galilee celebrated their annual Women’s Day Service on Sunday, September 28, 2014. The congregation was adorned in pink and white colors. The keynote speaker, Pastor Jennifer Davis of New Beginnings Christian Church of Huntsville, AL, rallied the members to stay committed, focus on their spiritual life and life will be victorious. During the morning worship, four outstanding women are honored for their community and church service: (pictured from left) Classie Cox, Georgia Cameron, Virgine Greer and Deloris White. The cerebration was culminated with a Fall luncheon served at the Radisson Hotel on Mayfair Road. The Women’s Day activities were coordinated by Shirley Owens, Sharon McKinney, Jynette Hamilton, Dianne Dodd, Faith McNeal, Dorcas Denton, Doreatha Sanders, Romelia Powell, Terri Jordan, Brenda McCord and Carolyn Hendricks. On Saturday, September 27, a women’s health summit was held at the church to educate women about various health issues. Reverend Johnny White is the pastor and Varnaree White is the first lady.