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Maskani Place opens in Harambee neighborhood Homeless families get a fresh start in empowering and green environment
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Heartland Housing proudly announced the grand opening of Maskani Place, a 37-unit, $10 million housing community for Milwaukee families that were previously living in shelters, homeless or at risk of homelessness. “Maskani Place provides high-quality, affordable, permanent housing for families affected by poverty that previously had to search monthly, weekly, or even daily for a place to sleep,” said Michael Goldberg, Executive Director of Heartland Housing, a division of Heartland Alliance. “With the security of living at Maskani, residents can focus on employment, education, personal wellness or whatever they need to improve their lives and the lives of their children.” Because all units are subsidized, rent will be no more than 30 percent of a resident’s income. Of the country’s largest cit-
ies, Milwaukee has the fourth highest child poverty rate in the country, with 43 percent of children living below 100 percent of the federal poverty line. In addition to high-quality, safe, affordable housing, service partner Community Advocates will provide assistance with employment training and job searches, finding childcare, and developing financial literacy. The building includes a computer lab and a multipurpose community room. Maskani Place was designed and constructed with sustain-
ability and energy efficiency in mind. All units have Energy Star® appliances; low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants; low-flow plumbing; and energy efficient lighting, ceiling fans and windows, in addition to energy efficient heating and cooling systems. “Maskani” is a Swahili word for “home.” Maskani Place is located at 320 East Center Street in Milwaukee’s near north side. Families that are interested in living at Maskani Place should contact Heartland Housing at 414-2084855.
MICAH celebrates 26th Annual Community Banquet
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MICAH (Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope) held its 26th Annual Community Banquet at the Italian Conference Center on Friday, May 23, 2014. The keynote speaker was former MICAH president, Reverend Louis E. Sibley, III Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. MICAH‘s organizing efforts have been centered around economic and social justice for central city residents. Pictured are Reverend Sibley III, Reverend Joseph Jackson, Reverend Dennis Jacobsen, Reverend Dick Aiken, Reverend Joe Ellwanger, Reverend Robert Wilson, Reverend James Phillips, Dr. Archie Ivy, Reverend Richard Shaw; seated Reverend Marilyn Miller, Reverend Mary Martha Kannass, Dr. Mary Jean Jiles, MICAH president Reverend Willie Brisco, Ana Garcia-Ashley, and Michelle Townsend de Lopez.
The 2014 Senior Citizen Hall of Fame The Milwaukee County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame awards are an integral part of Milwaukee County’s celebration of Older Americans Month. Last week, the 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees were introduced to the community during a reception at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago Street. The 2014 Hall of Fame recipients pictured at right are: Jean Haase, Fred Knueppel, Lennie Mosley, Robert Pietrykowski and Dorothy Smith. This year’s inductees were nominated by County Board Supervisors Mark Borkowski, Steve Taylor, Willie Johnson Jr., Marina Dimitrijevic and Khalif Rainey.
Congratulations Seniors!
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