Data You Can Use

DYCU is in the news 🗣‼️

Have you ever wondered how DYCU's work positively affects Milwaukee? Or perhaps you're interested in learning what work we're doing to improve housing accessibility in Milwaukee? 🏠

Then you'll need to read the latest from the Housing Matters blog, presented by the Urban Institute, to read the "Four Ways Coordinated Data Can Expand Homeownership." 💪✨️

🔗 Read Here: https://housingmatters.urban.org/four-ways-coordinated-data-can-expand-homeownership

Thank you to our partner, the Community Development Alliance for being a champion in Milwaukee's housing ecosystem. ❤️🏘

Another thank you to the Urban Institute and the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership for creating this blog.

Congratulations to Mariana on her 1st work anniversary at DYCU.

Huge congrats on this major milestone. We can't wait to see what the future holds with you on our team. 🥳🎉

Development

Cheers to Michelle on her 1st Work Anniversary at DYCU

Huge congrats on a year of excellence. Here’s to many more wins together. 🥳🎉

Time flies when you're working with the best! Huge congrats on this milestone, our office wouldn’t be the same without you. Happy 6 year work-anniversary. 🥳🎉

Decade of Data: Cheers to 10 Years is TONIGHT!🥂✨️

Raise a glass to 10 years of data and impact with a special drink menu and raffle! Attend even if you didn't RSVP, it'll be a night to remember.

📆 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰️ 5:30-8:00pm
📍 Sugar Maple (441 E Lincoln Ave)
🍾 50% of proceeds from the special drink menu will go to Data You Can Use.
🎟 Raffle tickets are available for purchase online or in-person with cash. Redeem your tickets before 7:15pm from a DYCU staff member. NO REFUNDS!
🔗 Purchase Tickets Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/datayoucanuse/event/decadeofdatacheersto10years/
💰 Attend and help us achieve our fundraising goal of $3,500! Bring cash for our physical tip jars or donate directly online.

We hope to see many of you at Sugar Maple tonight for a dazzling night of celebration. 🍸🎉

🦸‍♂️ Become a data hero today! 🦸‍♀️

Sponsorship opportunities for Data Day 2026 are now open ✨️

This year's theme, The Power of Local Data, will bring together leaders, changemakers, nonprofits, researchers, and community members across Milwaukee to explore how data can drive lasting impact. ✊️

By becoming a sponsor, you help make our work possible for Milwaukee and beyond!

🔗 Secure your sponsorship today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/datayoucanuse/event/dataday2026thepoweroflocaldata/

Are you a nonprofit, 501(3)(c), with a $1.5M budget or less? We're offering nonprofit rates by request. If you are interested, please email [email protected] for additional information.

🥂 Your sips and tips support local data! 🥂

Our Decade of Data: Cheers to 10 Years special drink menu is officially here 🥳
🌶 Data-Rita: Spicy and tangy
🍍 Tropical Trend: Sweet and fruity
🍹 Milwaukee Made Mocktail: Refreshing and herbal
🍺 Craft Beers

50% of proceeds from our featured drink menu go directly to Data You Can Use to help power the next decade of community-centered data.

📆 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰️ 5:30-8:00pm
📍 Sugar Maple (441 E Lincoln Ave)
🎟 RSVP Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/datayoucanuse/event/decadeofdatacheersto10years/
RSVP is encouraged but not required.

🦸‍♀️ CALLING ALL DATA HEROES 🦸‍♂️

Applications are NOW OPEN for:
💥 Data Dreams
💥 Ignite Presentations

Data Dreams gives Milwaukee nonprofits the chance to win professional services from Data You Can Use to strengthen programs, services, and long-term impact through better use of data.

Ignite Presentations give local changemakers the stage to share bold data projects, tools, and ideas in a fast-paced 5-minute presentation at Data Day 2026.

🗓 Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🔗 Data Dream Application: https://forms.gle/sAu9WpFr3bGPY8ho7
🔗 Ignite Presenter Application: https://forms.gle/oJDyh5rZMvgam2om9

❓️Have questions? Email Amy at [email protected]

We're hiring a Research & Evaluations Program Manager! Learn more about the available position and apply here: https://www.jobsthathelp.com/job/data-you-can-use-milwaukee-wi-research-evaluations-program-manager-apr-2026/

Applications close on Monday, May 11th!

Is it a bird?! 🐦 Is it a plane?! 🛩 No!!! It's the Data Day 2026: The Power of Local Data save the date.💥

All Data Heros, ASSEMBLE!!! 💫
Mark your calendar. The mission begins soon. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
📆 Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
⏰️ 8am-4pm
📍Discovery World Museum