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In the Media: TMJ4 Visits the Wellness Commons for Black History Month
In the Media: TMJ4 Visits the Wellness Commons for Black History Month
Reporter Julia Fello returned to Walnut Way this month to learn about Walnut Way's Wellness Commons. She met with counselor Marrika Rodgers, her client, and Director Antonio Butts, so share the impact of the services at the new building.Read More
February 18, 20210
NID Virtual Event for Faith Leaders and Church Members
NID Virtual Event for Faith Leaders and Church Members
Faith Leaders and Church members, please join us for an informational session and release of the petition for the formation of the Lindsay Heights NID.Read More
February 11, 20210
NEW DATE! Join us for a Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) Residential Information and Petition Session
NEW DATE! Join us for a Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) Residential Information and Petition Session
Please join us for an informational session and release of the petition for the formation of the Lindsay Heights NID. The formation of a NID will allow residents to take control of the neighborhood in which they live, work and play. NID's also stimulate and create connectivity while offering opportunities for residents to gain leadership and empowerment to move the neighborhood forward in a positive and productive way.Read More
January 15, 20210
Community Wealth Building Status Report Winter 2021
Community Wealth Building Status Report Winter 2021
For the past 1.5 years Walnut Way and other community organizations in Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhood have been implementing a resident centered, neighborhood focused development strategy called Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB addresses the missing piece of many local economic development efforts: the skills, talents and gifts of residents - in other words their assets. This is where we start.Read More
January 6, 20210
20 Years of Walnut Way – House of Love
20 Years of Walnut Way – House of Love
For 80 years, Michelle Brice’s family has owned, lived and spread love in their home located in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. It was Brice’s great-grandmother Harriet Dorsey’s courage that led..Read More
December 30, 20200
Meet Katelin, Designaway Project Coordinator
Meet Katelin, Designaway Project Coordinator
Katelin Princl Designaway Project Coordinator I was born in South Korea and was adopted/grew-up near Madison, WI. I came to Milwaukee almost six years ago for school. Right now, I..Read More
December 29, 20200

What We Do

Wellness

We’re creating spaces & opportunity for our neighborhood to participate in caring for our community through workgroups, meetings, events, and programs that promote wellness and community leadership, and civic engagement.

Work

We’re transforming unused spaces into productive gardens, parks & healthy community spaces. We employ 20 staff year round in green jobs that beautify the community, train community members in green infrastructure, and grow youth leadership.

Wealth

We’re collaborating across sectors to bring investment back to the North Avenue Commercial Corridor through development projects, social enterprise, entrepreneurial support of residents, and, attract housing resources.

Our mission is to sustain transformation by advancing an economically diverse and abundant community through civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and creating venues for prosperity.
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Our goal is to create a neighborhood that is thriving, cohesive, and innovative! In the Greater Walnut Way community, rebirth will be evidenced by successful businesses run by residents, parks filled with neighbors, bountiful gardens, festivals and art at a neighborhood scale. Residents will have access to quality education, health care, technical support and investment. Elders will be remembered and consulted. Children will be cherished and guided. Innovations to support our earth will be expected. Neighbors will live and serve abundantly.

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