Journal Sentinel Editorial: A deadly rise

LINK: JSOnline Editorial – A deadly rise: Homicides in Milwaukee rose to 94 in 2010. Reducing the killing will require close work between neighborhoods and the Police Department.

“Poverty, broken homes, gangs and drugs are eating away at the core of some neighborhoods. People in these areas need the support of the police, and together, they need to work to squeeze out the criminal element. It’s not easy. But when neighbors and police work together, both win.”

Featured Articles

Notestein Video

White House Champions of Change: Reducing Drug Use and Building a Healthier America

Barb Notestein, Executive Director of Safe & Sound, was interviewed while on her trip to the White House to receive the Champions of Change recognition on behalf of Safe & Sound.

read more
basura_web4c_logo-226x236

2012 Basura Bash is Coming to Kozy Park

The 5th Annual Basura Bash is hosted by Safe & Sound, Inc., with the support and partnership of Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, the Department of Neighborhood Services, and Milwaukee County Parks. Basura Bash is a community building and beautification project on the Southside of Milwaukee that involves working with block watch groups, residents, Safe & [...]

read more
HYFC Staff

Safe Place Featured on Radio Milwaukee Interview

Damien Smith is just one of the great people serving the community through  the Holton Youth + Family Center, a funded Safe & Sound Safe Place. He was featured on Radio Milwaukee talking about the Violence Prevention Initiative and the excellent work already underway. LINK: Safe Streets, Healthy Kids Interview Linda Wade is another talented and wonderful [...]

read more