Community Action Projects in Full Bloom

Everyone should see the TMJ4 Positively Milwaukee segment by Carole Meekins highlighting the Community Action Project at 29th & Melvina : Playground Comes Alive

“Now that signs of neglect are paved with pride, residents of all ages living near 29th and Melvina have reasons to rejoice.”

The Community Action Projects this summer continue to inspire as children enjoy their new surroundings. Carole Meekins is also working on another potential story regarding the community garden developed at 24th Place and Keefe Avenue where a neighborhood eyesore (and site of tragic violence) stood just months ago. The before and after pictures give you an idea of what can happen when our community comes together.

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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.

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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 & [...]

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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 [...]

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