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Northwest Family Center hosts '4th Annual Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House'
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Sunday, December 10, 2017, Northwest Family Activity and Events Center, 4104 W. Good Hope Road, hosted its 4th Annual Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House. The event was open to children (2 - 10 years old) and their families. Children were able to pick out one free toy, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy special Christmas treats provided by friends of the late Mrs. Ernestine O'Bee, one of the founders of Northwest Funeral Chapel. All toys that were left over were donated to the Salvation Army, House of Peace, and the Daily Bread. The event center is open to the public to host special events. For more information, please call 414-540-9630 or 414-462-6020. Pictured at the event are Northwest Funeral Chapel Corporate Officer J.C. Frazier and his wife Victoria; staff members of Northwest Funeral Chapel; and Santa and Mrs. Claus(center).
'We Got This' hosts 4th annual 500 Black Tuxedos event
Photo by Kim A. Robinson
On December 9, 2017, Andre Lee Ellis' (center) "We Got This" program hosted the annual 500 Black Tuxedos Event. The purpose of the event is to show our young men that "they can dress up their lives before they mess up their lives," said Ellis. More than 500 mentors registered and donated $75 so that 500 young men could rent a tuxedo and participate in a phenomenal day of planned activities, including dinner at the Pfister Hotel's Crystal Ballroom and the opportunity to
learn from the older mentors. "We strongly believe that it will be very rewarding for our mentors as well," said Ellis. The event gives these young men a chance to put on a tux and march in the streets of Milwaukee with pride. The experience helps to open up the youths' perspective of life. Other than the tuxedo rentals, all other expenses were covered by the donors. The tuxedo rental was generously provided by Torrence’s House of Threads, 4722 West Fond du Lac Ave.
Church Women United - Milwaukee Unit hosts Annual Christmas Tea On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, the Church Women United-Milwaukee Unit (CWU-MU) hosted its annual Christmas Tea at Apostle Presbyterian Church, 1509 South 76th Street. The event began with a program hosted by CWU-MU president Dr. Wilma Spann (right of center, in red dress) and included music from Lincoln Middle School's 7th Grade Orchestra. The event continued with the tea and the unveiling of gifts that were donated or bought with funds raised by the CWU-MU. The attendees also were able to meet with representatives from the local agencies that would be receiving the gifts including: Guadalupe Early Head Start, Sojourner Peace Center, Northcott Neighborhood House, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Community Center, Joy House, Safe Harbor, Boudicca House, Vet's Place Central, and Guest House of Milwaukee. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
Photo by Yvonne Kemp An NCON Communications Publication