The Community

Showcasing the successes, humanity, and agency of people with criminal records.

The Community addresses the effects of the criminal punishment system with two arms: Pre-entry and Correcting the Narrative. Pre-entry leverages their ever-growing connection with over half the Wisconsin prison population via their newsletter and educational tech platform to provide them with every type of resource, encouragement, and training to return to society as successfully as possible, rath

er than trying to get prepared after release. Their Correcting the Narrative campaign showcases the successes, humanity, and agency of people with criminal records to counteract the fear, pity, and spectacle narratives. Ultimately, they seek to bring society and the system-impacted community exactly where they need each other to be.

08/12/2026

This Saturday, Milwaukee comes together for Fighting for Futures Without Fears, a free community event hosted by The Dunmore Project Inc., Safe & Sound, Victims of Milwaukee Violence, and Milwaukee Leaders Coalition. The event is built around three pillars: prevention & public safety awareness, healing and community wellness, and economic & youth empowerment. There will be a solidarity walk, speakers, local organizations offering resources, and space for real community connection.

08/11/2026

🏠 Another one! We're teaming up with Milwaukee County Housing Services for our Landlord Outreach & Networking Event. Wednesday, August 26, 4–6 PM at the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace. If you're a landlord, property owner, or property manager in Milwaukee, come learn how you can help expand safe, stable housing for people returning home. See you there!

08/06/2026

The August edition of Community Ties is out now 🗞️

08/05/2026

Ready to volunteer? Link below 🔗🌟

https://the-community.org/contact

08/04/2026

A volunteer opportunity that heals 💞 Looking for a healing volunteer opportunity? Hear Her Voice is seeking compassionate, dependable volunteers to serve on their Listening Ear Self-Help Line. Volunteers receive free training and orientation, gain experience in peer support, and help connect community members to resources. No prior experience required. Reach out at [email protected] or call 920-708-9808

07/30/2026

Restore Justice is hosting an important free webinar on August 5 for families with loved ones incarcerated in Illinois: Loved Ones Self-Advocacy: Navigating Death in the IDOC. Attorney Alan Mills will walk attendees through their legal rights and options, including how to request records, what to expect when recovering a loved one's belongings, and next steps after a death in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Wednesday, August 5 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Virtual

Register: bit.ly/loved-ones-webinar

07/29/2026

The Community is honored to serve as a screening support partner for Loud Silence, a film by Todd Jones produced by Represent Justice. The film centers Todd's journey from childhood sexual abuse and incarceration to healing and purpose. The film confronts the silence that too often surrounds sexual violence against Black boys and men. We'll be sharing screening details soon. Learn more: representjustice.org/loud-silence

07/28/2026

Big news out of Wisconsin! Commutation hearings have been announced. 🎉 On August 21, for what could be the first time ever, the Governor's Commutation Advisory Board will convene to hear applications from people seeking a commutation. 📺 Tune in at wiseye.org/live. If you've been following the commutation conversation in Wisconsin, this is a moment worth witnessing. Share this post so people know it's happening

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3536 W Fond Du Lac Avenue, Ste 301
Milwaukee, WI
53216

Telephone

+12625365841

Website

https://the-community.org/resources/links

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