< Back Yolanda Odufuwa EJII Program Assistant - Consultant Yolanda Odufuwa is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Masters of Sustainable Peacebuilding Program. During her studies, Yolanda served as a fellow with the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity, a policy intern with Leaders Igniting Transformation, and contributed to the #LiberateMKE campaign with the African American Roundtable. These experiences deepened their commitment to social justice, systems change, racial equity, and political engagement. Yolanda now works as a Program Strategist with EJII, collaborating to develop and implement interventions that foster healthier, more equitable environments for all. yolanda@walnutay.org 414) 240-6931

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< Back Samuel Thurman Construction Development Samuel Thurman is Walnut Way’s General Contractor and Campus Maintenance Supervisor, as well as founder of Building Enthusiasm in Educational & Construction Services, Inc. With over 30 years of gardening experience and a Master Gardener Certification in Southeastern Wisconsin, Samuel brings expertise in both land cultivation and sustainable construction. He has played a key role in neighborhood revitalization and building projects at Walnut Way and previously served as Volunteer Coordinator at Mercy Memorial Baptist Church, managing daily meal preparation for over 100 children. Samuel holds a PhD from Grace Christian College, is a State Licensed Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counselor, and is certified in Advanced Child and Youth Care and Case Management from UW–Milwaukee. He is also licensed by the City of Milwaukee for development and contracting work. Samuel is dedicated to empowering communities through education, mental health advocacy, sustainable practices, and construction services. thurman@walnutway.org

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< Back Housing Walnut Way's commitment is reflected in their active participation in various initiatives aimed at housing stabilization across the city of Milwaukee. One such initiative is the MKE Homes Program, a city-wide project that repurposes city-owned foreclosed properties into affordable homeownership opportunities. Walnut Way partners with this program to revitalize vacant properties into quality homes, making them accessible to individuals and families with moderate to low income. In addition to this, Walnut Way plays an essential role within the Neighborhood Improvement District (NID). Through this involvement, they facilitate minor and sometimes significant repairs to homes, thereby enhancing their safety and livability. This support enables seniors to age in place, maintain their independence and remain connected to their community. Walnut Way also collaborates with the Milwaukee Community Land Trust to increase the availability of affordable homes in Lindsay Heights and throughout Milwaukee. This partnership provides an innovative pathway to homeownership by separating the cost of land from the price of the home, making it more attainable for those with limited financial resources. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

Walnut Way Conservation Corp Project, Program or Iniaitive Sponsorship Request We are committed to backing projects, programs, and initiatives that bolster the capabilities of organizations. These individuals and organizations play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being, quality of life, and economic prospects for individuals, families, especially for Black, Indigenous and people of color. Company name* First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Sponsorship Request Amount $250 $500 $800 $1,000 What is the name of your project, program or initiative?* Start date and time of your project* Month Month Day Year Time : Hours Minutes AM Single choice* Youth 6 - 9 years old Youth 10 - 17years old Adults 18 and up Seniors 55 and up Please describe your project, how it will benefit target group and activities and outcomes expected?* Is this your first project? Describe your background and experience with implementing project, programs and/or initiatives?* Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Submit

Reserve Meeting Space Online Booking & Catering The Innovations and Wellness Commons The Innovations and Wellness Commons (aka The Commons) is a community-driven, cooperatively funded multi-use commercial development on the corner of N. 16th and W. North Ave. in Milwaukee’s historic Lindsay Heights neighborhood. The Commons is revitalizing the commercial corridor of W. North Avenue, creating sustainable jobs, and increasing access to a variety of integrated services – healthy food, workforce training, educational and community programming, social enterprise businesses, and health and wellness services – for local residents. Meet the Wellness Commons Partners Lindsay Heights NID #12 (414) 255-3134 Area Health Educaiton Centers (414) 344-0675 ext. 224 Coalition on Lead Emergecy (414) 335-5519 United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (414) 978-2000 Miwlaukee Center for Independance (414) 937-2020 Benedict Centers (414) 347-1774 Book Meeting Space @ IWC Conference Room Book Now Innovation and Wellness Commons conference room can accommodate up to twenty guests, with the flexibility to be divided into smaller rooms for 8 to 10 individuals each. Additionally, our Taste of Lindsay Heights Cafe offers food catering services. Reserve Meeting Space Online Booking & Catering

< Back LaVonda Graham Board Chair LaVonda Graham, Board Chair of Walnut Way, has been a resident of Lindsay Heights for over 50 years. Throughout this time, she has volunteered in various capacities, including as a VISTA Community Organizer for Norwest Action Council. President Graham has effectively guided Walnut Way through the transition of its founding members and the completion of the Innovations and Wellness Commons Phase II Development. In addition the creation of the Lindsay Heights - Neighbohrood Improvment District #12 has been implemented and approved by the City of Milwaukee under her leadership.

< Back Vince Ashford Safety Director Vincent Ashford is the Director of Safety and Security at Walnut Way, responsible for the physical security and safety of all properties where Walnut Way has ownership. This includes buildings, mechanicals, and functional equipment. He has a long career in security and safety management, having held similar roles in both the public and private sector. He works with colleagues to ensure that all properties are secure and safe while also responding to any emergency situations that may arise. Vincent is committed to fostering an environment of safety at Walnut Way by providing training, resources, and best practices for team members across the organization. vincent.ashford1@gmail.com (414) 310-1274

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