Start off the fall season right. Mask up and join us for our Diaper Giveaway, across from the parking lot of Galst Food Market. In partnership with Walnut Way & Office of Early Childhood, we will be giving away Diapers and sanitation items for families. Find out how helping
Plant based wellness workshops coming this fall
Geoffrey Edwards is leading a new series of Wellness Workshops this fall, virtually with Walnut Way. Register Here. The classes focus on the power of food and your health. They are open to adults that live, work, and play in Lindsay Heights. Edwards has a diverse background. He is an educator and healing artist whose..
Real Men, Real Conversation: Weekly online peer support group for men
Since March 2020, Walnut Way has been holding space for men each week to talk about topics that support them on their journey to wellness. The program, “Real Men, Real Conversations,” is organized and facilitated by Kenneth Ginlack, a licensed therapist. The focus is to create spaces for men’s healing from trauma in a supportive..
Take part in #GivingTuesdayNow to support our COVID-19 wellness response efforts
Your #GivingTuesdayNow donations will support wellness activities for neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic. #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that takes place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the overwhelming need caused by COVID-19. Your Gift will support Walnut Way’s COVID-19 Wellness Response in three direct ways. 1. WELLNESS KITS..
In the Media: Walnut Way receives funding to support resident led kitchen at the Wellness Commons
24 Groups Win Urban Health Grants from City by Jeramey Jannene, Urban Milwaukee, April 17th, 2020. READ STORY
Neighbor Night: Food Industry Job Training
We are excited to welcome our partner MCFI to Walnut Way’s next Neighbor Night to share a valuable job training opportunity with you. About the Program: MCFI’s Food Industry Job Training Program’s goal is to train and provide job placement in the food industry, whatever your interest, from managerial, cooking, to custodial services. 9-week program Begins March..
Wounded Soldiers, a Trauma Centered Support Group
In the spirit of strengthening wellness, Walnut Way is excited to hold space for Wounded Soldiers, a six-week pilot program centered around healing from trauma. Adult women, ages 21 and older are welcome to attend. Register by emailing the facilitator, Jasmine at woundedsoldiersgroup@gmail.com. ABOUT WOUNDED SOLDIERS Wounded Soldiers mission is to provide the community with..
Meet Ed, Green Ambassador
From knocking on doors to reporting potholes, Green Ambassadors are residents of Lindsay Heights that advocate for neighborhood improvements and safety. Funded by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Walnut Way hired two ambassadors to pilot the program.
Potluck Dinner at Neighbor Night
Walnut Way is wrapping up this season’s Neighbor Night for the year with a potluck dinner. We will take time to reflect on all that we have learned and gather in holiday spirit to conclude this year’s program. Our lead instructors Nutritionist Bridget Wilder and Chef Anomalous Campbell will be there and have prizes for participants.
Healing Circle special guest will help participants “get rooted”
Walnut Way will welcome special guest, Naya Jones, PhD, a healing arts practitioner and researcher. Following sharing food together, Naya will lead participants through breathwork, guided meditation, and more. Circle participants are invited to “get rooted” in their personal journeys with holistic health, healing, and Walnut Way.