Press Releases

Safe Night/YCAM Media Advisory

Posted on: Aug 27th, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY

For Immediate Release Contact:
Norma J. Balentine
September 6, 2011 414-220-4796
nbalentine@milwaukeehidta.org

Safe & Sound Teams up with Safe Places on Safe Night/YCAM Event
WHAT: Safe Night/YCAM Event
WHY: Safe Nights have provided youth with a refuge from the violence and drugs found on the streets and in other venues that organized to entertain young people for nearly 20 years. [...]

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2011 Safe Night/YCAM Press Release

Posted on: Aug 27th, 2011

Safe Nights have provided youth with a refuge from the violence and drugs found on the streets and in other venues that organized to entertain young people for nearly 20 years. This event, organized with youth and staff of the Safe Places, will feature the STOP program developed by Officer William Singleton of the 5th District, a crime analysis presentation by CLO Jesus Gloria of the 2nd District, and showcase talented youth performers displaying their vocal and musical prowess. DJ wiz Pakk Mann, a sought after spoken word performer from Running Rebels, will also be on hand to entertain the audience.

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White House Recognizes Safe & Sound

Posted on: Aug 12th, 2011

“This program is a unique, effective, and shining example of how community efforts can reduce drug use and its consequences,” said Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director of National Drug Control Policy. “Safe & Sound is an example of a local community taking action and addressing this issue head on. Drug use and its consequences strain our economy, our health care and criminal justice systems, and harm the well-being of young people, service members, and America’s workforce.”

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PRESS RELEASE: Southside “Basura Bash” Back for 2011

Posted on: Jun 2nd, 2011

Carmen will be hosting a “clean-up” tomorrow at one of her businesses on Cesar Chavez Drive to give residents an opportunity to show their support for the neighborhood. We have planned with other community stakeholders for an exciting day that will remove the signs blight and of crime from the Southside of Milwaukee, and we hope will lead to more community collaborations and a positive energy for change.

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Safe & Sound Awards $870,000 to Help Reach Youth During High-Crime Hours

Posted on: Dec 22nd, 2010

Safe & Sound is firmly committed to supporting youth-serving organizations that are dedicated to providing safe, meaningful programs during the crucial afterschool hours, when studies show that youth are at a greater risk of involvement in crime, drug abuse and other destructive behaviors.

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Safe & Sound: One of Mutual of America’s 10 Best Partnerships in U.S.

Posted on: Nov 19th, 2009

The Mutual of America Foundation announced November 19th that it has selected the 10 best non-profit partnership organizations in the United States. The New York City based foundation has notified Safe & Sound that it is one of the honorees.

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Basura Bash 2009: Removing Crime and Grime from Milwaukee’s Southside

Posted on: Apr 17th, 2009

Another instance of Safe & Sound facilitating collaborative efforts is exemplified by the Basura Bash. Safe & Sound Community Partners and KGMB brought diverse groups to the table to plan and…

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Safe & Sound’s New Web Presence Offers A New Resource for Mobilizing our City to Reduce Crime

Posted on: Mar 19th, 2009

The newly redesigned Safe & Sound website officially launches today, March 19, 2009…

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PRESS RELEASE: Safe Sound Grant Helps Kids

Posted on: Jun 3rd, 2008

Safe & Sound Helps Keep Doors of St. Catherine’s Gym Open
A generous $10,000 grant from Safe & Sound will allow hundreds of youngsters to continue to play basketball and take part in educational activities this summer at a parish on the city’s west side, according to Ald. Michael J. Murphy.

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PRESS RELEASE: Basura Bash

Posted on: May 28th, 2008

Together with community stakeholders, we are holding the first annual ‘Basura Bash’ on May 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Basura (trash) Bash is an effort to build upon our diversity and community pride, while removing the signs of crime and grime from the Southside of Milwaukee.

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PRESS RELEASE: Kops and Kids Clean-up the Southside

Posted on: May 2nd, 2008

Major Neighborhood Clean Up Saturday to Cover Huge Swath of Near South Side
More than 30 Milwaukee police recruits are joining forces tomorrow with 60 children to pick up litter and beautify a large area of the city’s near south side, Ald. Bob Donovan said.

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Board Elects Chief Ed Flynn to Board of Directors

Posted on: Mar 10th, 2008

For Immediate Release,
(March 14, 2008, Milwaukee, WI)–Safe & Sound, Inc.’s Board of Directors recently elected Chief Ed Flynn of the Milwaukee Police Department to Board membership.

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Board Elects District Attorney as Chair

Posted on: Sep 25th, 2007

Safe & Sound, Inc.’s Board of Directors recently elected Milwaukee County District Attorney John C. Chisholm as its Chair.

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