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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 2pm

Dominican Center

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Dominican Center

Mission: The Dominican Center works with Amani residents and partners to build a better future. They began with an adult literacy program for women. The U.S.

The Dominican Center was founded by Sister Ann Halloran, OP and Sister Anne-Marie Doyle, OP in 1995. They began this urban ministry program in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood. By addressing the needs of women, they hoped to make positive change in the distressed area. Through the years, the Dominican Center has been responsive to the changing needs of the community. It now serves both men and women of all ages. Programs have expanded to include GED preparation, financial literacy, job skills, home ownership, health and safety. In August 2012, DCW was named the lead community based organization for the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program (BNCP). Departments of Justice, Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Treasury support this program, with technical assistance provided by the Center for the Study of Social Policy. The Amani neighborhood is one of eight neighborhoods selected nationwide. The BNCP Amani neighborhood objective is to cultivate a resident-led community revitalization plan to improve education, employment, housing, health and safety. Successful resident engagement and leadership programs are integral to neighborhood revitalization.

09/27/2026

Photos from the block party with Ezekiel Community Development Corporation - Project HOPE! Thank you to everyone who came out!

09/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations, JR! 🎉

We’re excited to share that one of our Amani Community Outreach Ambassadors, JR, has transitioned into a trainee opportunity with Ezekiel Hope!

While we’re sad to lose him as an Ambassador, we’re even more excited to see him take this next step. This is what community development is all about: creating pathways that help residents grow, build new skills, and access opportunities that benefit themselves, their families, and the community.

JR, congratulations on this new chapter! 👏🏾 We look forward to watching your continued growth and evolution. 💚

09/21/2026

Join us for an End of Summer Block Clean Up & Resource Fair! ☀️🧹

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 26th Street between Locust & Chambers

Dominican Center and Ezekiel Community Development Corporation - Project HOPE invite you to help clean up the neighborhood while connecting with valuable community resources, including housing assistance, employment opportunities, health and wellness, education, family services, and more!

Come out, lend a hand, meet your neighbors, and help us close out the summer by showing some love to Amani! 💚🏡

09/21/2026

🏠 Thriving in Place!

Dominican Center was excited to attend our partner CDA’s Annual Conference, “Thriving in Place” last week.

It was great to hear from housing professionals from across Milwaukee who are working to ensure residents have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to not only remain in their homes and neighborhoods, but truly thrive in place.

As we continue advancing housing and homeownership efforts in Amani, conversations like these are important. We appreciate the opportunity to learn, connect, and continue building partnerships that help create stronger neighborhoods and greater housing stability for residents.

Thank you to CDA for bringing so many voices together for this important conversation! 💚🏡

09/20/2026

🍭 Get ready for a sweet day in Amani! 🍬

Dominican Center and Next Generational Leaders are teaming up to bring you the Candyland Career Day Harvest Fest! 🎉

Bring the whole family out for an afternoon filled with fun, treats, inspiration, and resources! Enjoy free books from Black authors, a SLIME STEM Lab, games, activities, giveaways, and more. Kids will also have a chance to explore different careers and dream BIG about their futures. 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍🚒👷🏾‍♀️👮🏾

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Dominican Center’s Lot | 2470 W. Locust St.

📣 We need our community’s help!
We are currently accepting donations of career-focused costumes to help bring Career Day to life!

🚗 Calling community partners and organizations!
Space is still available to join us as a Trunk-or-Treat vendor. Come decorate your trunk, pass out treats and resources, and connect with Amani families.

Come have some fun, connect with your neighbors, and celebrate Harvest Fest with us! 🍭🍬✨

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/20/2026

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to celebrate our incredible partners at the Legal Aid MKE not once, but twice! 🎉

Congratulations on 110 years of service to our community and on receiving a MANDI Award! 👏🏾

Dominican Center and the Amani neighborhood are grateful to have such a dedicated partner working alongside us and our residents. Thank you for your continued commitment to ensuring our community has access to the legal support, resources, and advocacy they deserve.

Here’s to 110 years and many more! 💙

09/19/2026

🏡🎉 A great day in Amani!

Congratulations to Amani resident Mr. Ramon, a recipient of Revitalize Milwaukee’s Project Day!

Thanks to this investment in his home, Mr. Ramon can continue living in the neighborhood he calls home. 💚

A huge thank you to Revitalize Milwaukee, Northwestern Mutual, Gilbane, and CG Schmidt for investing in Amani and helping our residents remain safely rooted in their community.

This is what investing in residents and neighborhoods looks like! 🏡💚

09/14/2026

Did you miss our Amani Neighborhood First Saturday meeting? 📣

If so, you missed two wonderful presentations from our Resident Outreach Ambassadors! They shared important information with neighbors about illegal dumping, housing, and event outreach in our community.

We’re proud to create opportunities for residents to share knowledge, connect with their neighbors, and take action on the issues that matter to our community.

📸 Check out a few photos from the meeting below!

09/10/2026

🌿 Join us this Saturday for the Amani Neighborhood 1st Saturday Meeting!

Because the first Saturday fell on the holiday weekend, we’re gathering on the second Saturday this month, September 12th.

Come connect with neighbors and community partners to hear important updates, learn about available resources, share what’s happening in the neighborhood, and help identify actions around Amani’s priorities.

📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St.

Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Your voice matters. Your presence counts. 💚

📞 Questions? Call 414-444-9930 or email [email protected]

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09/05/2026

🎉 Community Unity Block Party TODAY, Saturday, Sept. 5 until 7 PM at N. 22nd & Wright St. Enjoy free food, bounce houses, face painting, live music, family fun & FREE book bags/school supplies while supplies last! 🎒📚 Come celebrate community with 22nd Street!

Address

2470 W Locust Street
Milwaukee, WI
53206

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+14144449930

Website

http://www.dominican-center.org/

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