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MCFI receives statewide Diversity Advocacy Award Criteria included championing all dimensions of diversity
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The Milwaukee Center for Independence Diversity Team received the Wisconsin State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Diversity Advocacy Award on October 6. “We pride ourselves on placing a high value on embracing, celebrating and including diversity in our workforce,” said Al Hill, MCFI Diversity Director (left photo, right). “Our robust calendar of events and diversity activities held throughout the year has raised the level of employee engagement as well as our employees’ cultural competence.” Criteria for the award included being a strong role model and advocate for diversity, inclusion and workplace flexibility;
SDC to celebrates 40th anniversary of weatherization program
demonstrating leadership in championing the cause of racial, ethnic, linguistic, cultural and other dimensions of diversity; and being a pioneer in implementing innovative programs to increase workplace flexibility, such as MCFI’s Working Parenting Employee Resource Group. “That group has led the way in helping the agency appreciate and value the flexibility needed in the workplace to understand, manage and balance our work and family lives,” said Hill. It is the second time the MCFI Diversity Team received the award; the first one was in 2010.
Congratulations MCFI!
Northwest Family and Activity Center presents Annual Truth and Treat: A Safe Halloween Alternative
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Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Russell Stamper and Barb Klug from the State of Wisconsin’s Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources gathered at the new offices of the Social Development Commission at 1730 W. North Ave., to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the national Weatherization Assistance Program on October 27, 2016. The weatherization program enables low-income families to reduce their energy bills permanently by making their homes more energy efficient. SDC is one of several participating weatherization agencies operating in Milwaukee. Pictured at the event are (from left) SDC’s Chief Executive Office George P. Hinton; Mayor Tom Barrett, SDC Residential Services Manager Jim Gambon; and Alderman Russell Stamper, II (15th District). www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Sunday, October 30, 2016 the Northwest Family Activities and Events Center hosted their annual Truth and Treat - A Safe Halloween Alternative. The event was sponsored by Northwest Funeral Chapel and hosted at the Northwest Family Center, 4034 West Good Hope Road. Children 12 and under were invited to wear their costumes to the center and partake in safe and fun Halloween games and activities. The children were offered treats galore as well as a movie. The Truth and Treat is held as a alternative to trick-ortreating as there are, unfortunately, some neighborhoods in Milwaukee are not safe for children to go door-to-door. Thus, this event provided the children a fun Halloween experience.
Happy Halloween Kids!
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