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"Community-Led Comprehensive Development." This approach aims to empower community members to drive their own change, with Walnut Way serving as a facilitator and supporter. We Energies is raising the cost of electricity in Milwaukee again! The "Public Comment " period open now! File a comment - Speak Up! *Public hearing on Marquette University Campus 1st week of September* File a Comment FILE A COMMENT NOW · ARREARS · FILE A COMMENT NOW · DISCONNECTION FEES · LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE · FILE A COMMENT NOW · WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM QUALIFICATION What we Do What we Do What we Do What we Do Walnut Way Conservation Corps is a non-profit organization based in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our mission is centered around "Community-Led Comprehensive Development." This approach aims to empower community members to drive their own change, with Walnut Way serving as a facilitator and supporter. Our Community-Led Comprehensive Development approach recognizes the interconnectedness of wellness, work, and wealth. By fostering community wellness, we encourage active engagement. By linking work to environmental stewardship, we promote sustainable practices while providing meaningful employment. And by driving economic development, we enhance community wealth. Together, these elements create a resilient, self-sustaining neighborhood where every resident can thrive. Community Engagement Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness is a foundational aspect of our community engagement work. We understand that a healthy community is an engaged community. We foster wellness through various initiatives such as our Wellness Commons space, senior home repair program, and advocacy for fair energy policies. By creating a safe and healthy environment, we empower residents to actively participate in decision-making processes and community activities. Enviornmental Stewardship Work Work Work Work Work, in our context, goes beyond just job creation; it's closely tied to environmental stewardship. Through initiatives like our green infrastructure programs, residential and commercial energy efficiency pilots, and our green jobs initiative, we provide opportunities for meaningful work that also contributes to a more sustainable environment. This approach is embodied in our businesses like Blue Skies Landscaping, where we generate revenue while enhancing our community's green spaces. Economic Development Wealth Wealth Wealth Wealth Wealth, in our view, is not just about individual prosperity, but about collective economic development. We support small businesses, administer a neighborhood improvement district, and rehabilitate residential foreclosures into affordable homeownership opportunities. These initiatives contribute to community wealth by enhancing economic mobility, increasing access to resources, and promoting local entrepreneurship. Resident-led Projects Volunteer, Participate, or Donate Blue Skies Landscaping Workforce Training & Development Careers Our Focus & Philosophy Our Approach Community-led Comprehensive Development WEBB Scorecard Governor’s Race 2026 Events Join Us Schedule Neighborhood Eco Tour *Get Ready For Harvest Day 2026* Critical Home Repair Program Home RSVP for Upcoming Commu nit y Events Faith Partners Meeting — WEBB & Walnut Way Fri, Aug 14 Beecham Outreach Center at Canaan Baptist Church More info COMMENT / REGISTER Multiple Dates Virtual Town Hall Series — WEPCO 2026 Rate Case Wed, Aug 19 Virtual (Zoom link sent to registrants) More info COMMENT / REGISTER Public Hearing · We Energies 2027–2028 Rate Case · Milwaukee Date confirmed once the PSC posts the Notice of Hearing. RSVP for updates. Marquette University (venue to be confirmed) More info COMMENT / REGISTER The 2026 "Vote with Wisdom" Wisconsin Gubernatorial Forum Hosted by Wisconsin Ecojustice Base Builders (WEBB) NORTH DIVISION HIGH SCHOOL WATCH THE FORUM NOW Thank You! YOU SHOWED UP. NOW WE MOVE. Vote with Wisdom Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video See where they stood. Read where they stand. Watch the forum. Read the candidate scorecard. MIRACLE Milwaukee Interagency Resiliency Access Centers for Learning & Equity Coming Soon Join Us at Harvest Day 2026 Powered by Culture By Design @ Clarence & Cleopatra Johnson Park *Sponsorship, Vendor and Community Resource Opportunities: Coming Soon... Environmental Justice at Walnut Way produced by EDF WATCH THE VIDEO Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making 2025 - “Evaluating the impact of remote monitoring devices on chronic health conditions. An index tracks wellbeing of African Americans in Milwaukee and incorporates remote health monitoring devices—like Fitbits and glucose monitors—to guide Walnut Way interventions, target chronic disease management, and measure community health outcomes. 2020 - Lindsay Heights, Northwestern Mutal Data Science Project This plan focuses on leveraging data science to drive social change. Walnut Way can use this resource to inform its decision-making processes, track the impact of its programs, and identify areas where further intervention might be needed. 2010 Lindsay Heights Zilber Quality of Life Plan This plan offers a comprehensive approach to improving quality of life in select Milwaukee neighborhoods, including Lindsay Heights. Walnut Way can leverage the strategies outlined in this plan to address issues like economic disparities, housing inequities, and limited access to resources within the community. 2023 - Data You Can Use - Lindsay Heights Portrait The portrait provides detailed demographic and socioeconomic data about the Lindsay Heights community. Walnut Way can use this data to better understand the needs and challenges of the community, tailor its programs accordingly, and measure progress over time. 2020 - Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Action Plan The action plan provides a roadmap for community improvement efforts in Lindsay Heights, outlining key goals, strategies, and actions to enhance various aspects of community life. Walnut Way can use this plan to guide its initiatives, ensuring that they align with the community's broader goals and priorities. 2020 - Milwaukee: African American Well-bieng Index This index provides critical insights into the wellbeing of African Americans in Milwaukee. It can help Walnut Way identify key areas of concern, develop targeted interventions, and track improvements over time. 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Board Members LaVonda Graham Board Chair Member Since 2015 Read More Heidi Moore HR Committee Chair Member Since 2018 Read More Earl Ingram Board Member Member Since 2023 Read More X'Zayvion McCoy Treasurer of the Baord Member Since 2018 Read More Emonia Barnett Board Member Member Since 2022 Read More Monique Graham Secretary of the Board Member Since 2017 Read More Dea Wright Board Member Member Since 2023 Read More

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Team Members Antonio Butts Executive Director (414) 260-2243 antonio@walnutway.org Since 2017 Read More Alysha Holmes HR Manager 414.264.2326 Ext 872 alyshadholmes@walnutway.org Since 2024 Read More Jevon Prowell Blue Skies Supervisor (414) 296-1130 jprowell@walnutway.org Since 2016 Read More Clyde Martin Urban Agriculture Assistant Since 2025 Read More Terrance Rayford Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Since 2023 Read More Pastor Teresa Thomas -Boyd Faith Partnership Consultant (414)507-1115 fourjttb@yahoo.com Since 2021 Read More Jerrilynn Freelon Associate Director (414) 253-0779 jfreelon@walnutway.org Since 2019 Read More Marilyn Mitchell Accountant (262) 259-5917 mmitchell@walnutway.org Since 2020 Read More Gwendolyn Hodges Program Assistant 414-264-2326 ghodges@walnutway.org Since 2025 Read More Vonadrian Scott Maintenance Read More Samuel Thurman Construction Development thurman@walnutway.org Since 2020 Read More Yolanda Odufuwa EJII Program Assistant - Consultant 414) 240-6931 yolanda@walnutay.org Since 2025 Read More Chandra Ellis Grants Manager (414) 375-4224 cellis@walnutway.org Since 2017 Read More Dawnice Anglin AR/AP Bookkeeper (414) 253-8069 danglin@walnutway.org Since 2021 Read More Eric R. Trunnell Environmental Program Assistant 414-264-2326 etrunell@walnutway.org Sine 2024 Read More Michael Malone Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Since 2022 Read More Vince Ashford Safety Director (414) 310-1274 vincent.ashford1@gmail.com Since 2016 Read More

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Empowering Milwaukee's Youth Through Urban Agriculture, Leadership, and Environmental Sustainability Growing Youth Leadership (GYL) is Walnut Way Conservation Corp's signature summer internship program that engages local teens in intensive urban agriculture education, leadership development, and job training. Through hands-on experience, youth transform vacant lots into productive gardens and orchards while developing valuable skills and contributing to community wellness. Program Overview Growing Youth Leadership offers Milwaukee youth the opportunity to: Gain intensive training in sustainable urban agriculture practices Develop leadership skills through hands-on community projects Earn income while learning valuable job skills Contribute to neighborhood food security and environmental stewardship Engage in civic activities that strengthen our community Through this transformative program, teens grow and harvest a wide range of chemical-free vegetables and fruits, from tending beans on reclaimed mini vegetable farms to picking peaches in urban orchards and creating value-added products like jams for local farmers markets. Impact & Outcomes "It's about taking care of what you have, taking pride, having ownership and helping each other out." - Kimora Eubanks, 18-year-old GYL intern Each growing season, GYL employs local teens to work in Walnut Way gardens and at partner sites like Alice's Garden. Throughout the program, participants engage in civic engagement and environmental stewardship activities-key components of the Walnut Way mission. GYL creates multiple community benefits: Grows young environmental leaders Transforms once-vacant lots into productive gardens and orchards Produces an abundance of fresh food that increases neighborhood access to healthy options Supports Lindsay Heights' economic and environmental development Program Details Who: Milwaukee youth ages 14-19 When: Summer season (June-August) Where: Walnut Way gardens and partner sites throughout Lindsay Heights Activities include: Planting and harvesting organic produce Learning sustainable growing practices Creating value-added products Selling at local markets Participating in leadership development workshops Engaging with community members The GYL Experience ![Youth harvesting vegetables in community garden] (Image placeholder) Participants in the Growing Youth Leadership program don't just learn about agriculture-they become agents of positive change in their community. From weeding rows of vegetables on thriving mini-farms that once stood as abandoned lots to picking fresh fruit from urban orchards planted by their peers, GYL interns experience firsthand how their work contributes to community transformation. Under the guidance of our Urban Agriculture Coordinator, interns develop practical skills while contributing to Walnut Way's mission of creating an economically diverse community through environmental stewardship, community engagement, and economic development Why GYL Matters Growing Youth Leadership is a powerful way to engage and employ youth in our community to steward the land and revitalize the neighborhood. The program continues to support our mission to sustain transformation by advancing economically diverse and abundant communities through civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and creating venues for prosperity. In Lindsay Heights, where 96% of residents are African American and many families face economic challenges, GYL offers meaningful opportunities for youth development while addressing community needs for fresh, healthy food and environmental justice Join Our Community of Young Leaders ![Youth selling produce at farmers market] (Image placeholder) Applications for Summer 2025 will open in March Interested in becoming a GYL intern? Want to support the program? There are many ways to get involved: Apply: Youth ages 14-19 can apply for paid summer internships Volunteer: Community members can support our gardens and youth programs Donate: Contributions help fund internship positions and program supplies Partner: Organizations can collaborate on educational or community projects Youth Leadership is made possible through the generous support of our community partners and donors, including the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, Zilber Family Foundation, and others who believe in the power of youth to transform communities.Related Programs at Walnut Way Blue Skies Landscaping: Professional landscaping services employing neighborhood residents Wellness Programs: Activities promoting community health and well-being Environmental Justice Initiative: Addressing environmental justice concerns in our community The Healing Garden: Youth programming focused on community and creativity6Walnut Way Conservation Corp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood organization founded in 2000 by Lindsay Heights residents to reclaim and redevelop the economic health and vitality of their community.

< Back Chandra Ellis Grants Manager Chandra Ellis is Walnut Way’s Grant Manager with five years of leadership experience at the organization. She specializes in strategic planning, operational management, and team alignment, driving growth and equity in Milwaukee communities. Chandra’s responsibilities include grant management, reporting, and building strong funder relationships to ensure compliance and maximize impact. She has overseen impactful programs, managed budgets, and developed business plans for social enterprises such as Taste of Lindsay Heights. Chandra holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and an Associate in Commercial Real Estate from Marquette University, blending insights into human behavior with practical real estate expertise. Her strengths in partnership building, collaboration, and financial stewardship support both community engagement and sustainable development. Chandra is dedicated to empowering teams, cultivating a positive culture, and advancing opportunities for long-term community well-being. cellis@walnutway.org (414) 375-4224

< Back Dawnice Anglin AR/AP Bookkeeper Dawnice Anglin is a bookkeeper from Walnut Way. She is highly experienced and responsible for Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP). In addition to her bookkeeping duties, Dawnice also manages and provides contracting support for the Blues Skies Landscaping business. With her extensive background in accounting and finance, she is an invaluable asset to both of these organizations. Her dedication to accuracy and attention to detail ensures that all financial transactions are accurately recorded. Dawnice's commitment to excellence makes her a great asset in any business setting. danglin@walnutway.org (414) 253-8069

< Back Emonia Barnett Board Member Emonia Barnett is a passionate and devoted Lindsay Heights community stakeholder. With a background rooted in serving her community. Ms. Emonia’s work often involves connecting individuals, organizations, and resources, facilitating dialogue, and fostering relationships that lead to positive change. She understands the power of community and leverages her role to strengthen ties and promote collaboration.