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Sometimes we all need a little extra support. Pass it on...

💚 Need a Little Extra Support? The Amani Emergency Resource Hub Is Here for You. 💚

Life can bring unexpected challenges and no one should have to face them alone. The Amani Emergency Resource Hub at Dominican Center is available to help connect neighbors with essential items during times of need.

📍 Dominican Center
2470 W. Locust Street
🕘 Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🕘 Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Available resources may include:
🥫 Perishable & nonperishable food items
🧷 Diapers, wipes & menstrual kits (for Amani residents only)
🧽 Cleaning supplies (subject to availability)

If you need support or know a neighbor who does, please reach out. We’re here to help connect our community to resources with dignity and care.

📞 Contact us: 414-444-9930
📧 Email: [email protected]

Need after-hours support? Call to schedule an appointment or arrange a donation drop-off.

At Dominican Center, community means showing up for one another. 💚🏡

Looking for homeownership, repairs, or job opportunities? Head over and connect with these local resources!

📅 Sat, May 16 | 🕛 12–2:30 PM
📍 Dominican Center Parking Lot, 2470 W. Locust St

✅ Homeownership info
✅ Home repair resources
✅ Jobs & opportunities

🏡✨ Amani Neighbors — Join Us for a Community Resource Fair! ✨🏡

Are you interested in homeownership, home repairs, or employment opportunities? Looking for resources that can help you strengthen your household and build long-term stability? This event is for you.

Join us for the Amani Housing & Economic Development Community Resource Fair — a chance to connect with organizations, learn about available programs, and discover opportunities that can support you and your family.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Dominican Center Parking Lot
2470 W. Locust Street

Come out to:
✅ Learn about homeownership pathways
✅ Explore home repair resources
✅ Connect with employment opportunities
✅ Meet local partners working to strengthen our community

Volunteers and community partners are also needed! If you’d like to support the event or share resources, scan the QR code on the flyer to get involved.

Together, we’re building a stronger Amani — one connection, one home, and one opportunity at a time. 💙💚

Good news! Go get yours today from the one of the many locations.

Milwaukee leaders will announce a new effort Thursday to distribute FREE spring yard waste bags to residents across the city as part of the Big Clean MKE initiative honoring the legacy of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz. 🌱🧹

🏡 Homeowners: Want to better understand your property assessment?

Join us for a free webinar where we’ll break down:
• What your property assessment means
• How it impacts your property taxes
• The step-by-step appeal process

📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 5:30 PM

Don’t miss this chance to get informed and ask questions!

Milwaukee homeowners, do you have questions about your property assessment? Learn what it is (and isn't), how it affects your property taxes, and the appeal process.

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 5:30pm!

This will be held virtually via Zoom. Register using this link or the QR code below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FeuZHsOQRD6bhM9VsgYo3Q

Milwaukee Habitat
Housing Resources, Inc.

Calling all Contractors... RSVP for this contractor information session happening May 12th!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Here is a great option!

What if we just... left all the trash this year?

Yea, we didn't think so either.

Join 4,000 other people actively choosing to care about each other and the places we share!

April 25th from 9AM-12PM. Registration is open!

Join us afterwards at the Harley-Davidson Museum for a zero-waste celebration: Rock the Green!

Have you or someone you know been looking for a first time home buyer resource? Check this one out!

⏰🏠 Ready to invest in your future?

Thinking about buying a home? Start with a HUD-approved workshop! 💡
🤔 Find out what you need to know before you purchase
✅ Required by most lenders
💰 Unlock down payment & closing cost assistance

🎉 In-person workshops are back!

👉 Register now: https://www.hri-wi.org/workshop-classes/
⚠️ Limited spots—don’t wait!

📞 Milwaukee/Waukesha: 414-461-6330
📞 Racine/Kenosha: 262-636-8271

As of 3am this morning, We have entered SPRING! I don't know about you, but WE are excited! Get out and enjoy the day!
🌻🌞🌳

Save the Date : March 21st.
This is your chance to meet resource providers and get information about home rehab, first time home buying, estate planning, tenants rights, energy efficiency, fair housing and more.

It's one of our most popular annual events. The Sherman Park Housing Resource Fair returns to Sherman Park on Saturday, Mar. 21! This is your chance to meet resource providers and get information about home rehab, first time home buying, estate planning, tenants rights, energy efficiency, fair housing and more.

Click here for more information: https://shermanpark.org/event/the-2026-sherman-park-housing-resource-fair/

When a community comes together, they are unstopable.

Last week, CDA Deputy Director Frank Martinez joined regional leaders at the “Invest Forward: Funding Tools for Community Development” workshop hosted by Hope Community Capital at the Urban Ecology Center.

During the panel, Frank shared updates on CDA’s Backbone Tax Incremental District financing tool supporting new homebuilding in Midtown and Harambee, along with a proposed TID to advance home construction in Amani. These tools are helping close financing gaps and accelerate equitable neighborhood investment.

We are proud to be part of conversations that move capital forward in service of community.