Community First MKE

09/01/2026

📣 BIG NEWS, COMMUNITY! 🎉

Community First is excited to announce the launch of our NEW Quarterly NEWSLETTER! 📰

We’re creating a new way to stay connected, share important updates, celebrate our community, and keep you in the loop about everything happening at Community First.

From upcoming events and exciting news to community highlights and helpful resources, our newsletter will bring it all straight to you! 🤝✨

📬 Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay Community First.

Check out our first edition! 🙌

08/14/2026

Spread the word!

Feel the rhythm, celebrate the culture, and connect with community at our second event of the Cultural Art Vibes Series hosted throughout the summer! 🎶🎨

Join us in Washington Park for a free, family-friendly afternoon featuring entertainment, arts and crafts, food, vendors, and plenty of good vibes for all ages.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 1–4 p.m.
📍 Washington Park Pool House, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee

Interested in becoming a vendor? Spots are still available! Call 414-792-0918 for more information.

Cultural Art Vibes is presented by Rooted & Rising in partnership with CLAWW -
Center for Leadership of Afrikan Women’s Wellness, with funding made possible through the Milwaukee Parks Foundation.

Gather your family and friends, and come celebrate the creativity and culture that make our community special!

05/14/2026

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. 💚🏡

05/08/2026

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. 💙💚

05/07/2026

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. 🌱🧹

04/21/2026

🏡 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.

04/15/2026

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

04/02/2026

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!