[slideshow] “From age eleven to twelve, I was a menace to society. The police knew who I was just by my walk. The people I was around had me doing things that could have gotten me locked away– from fighting with people in the neighborhood to running from the police.” Dyrell Minor, winner of the 2012 Ray Woods Youth…
To all who took part in the Neighborhood House Annual Celebration, “Celebrating the People in Our Neighborhood” – a heartfelt thanks for your support! Over 300 guests attended the event, testing their wits against fifth graders, battling it out in auctions, taking in the fabulous Hmong dancers, fishing for advice from Edwin Evers, and surpassing our fundraising expectations.…
[slideshow]Halloween is an occasion for hands-on language and cultural experiences for ILC students. For many this is their first exposure to this American holiday tradition. Teacher Cynthia’s class carved jack-o-lanterns, practicing English along the way. Some students thought it was wasteful to use food in this way, but others stepped up to the plate to…
The Community Learning Center at Albert Story School, now in its third year, is a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. Over a hundred kids get academic enrichment and after school activities throughout the school year. See how they learn.[slideshow]
Students toured Feeding America and learned how it works. Donations come from food companies, supermarkets, and farmers. The food goes to church groups and other organizations who distribute to people who need it. And it’s free. Students want to come back to volunteer.[slideshow]