On June 4, 2025, Neighborhood House of Milwaukee was one of four recipients to receive a $100,000 grant from Impact100. These funds will support the playground revitalization project at our main building.

Thanks to a generous grant from Impact100, as well as the support of our dedicated donors through our 2024 Gala Fund-a-Need, we are ready to build a new playground! The image above is a rendering of what the Playground Project (ages 3 and up) will look like: new field turf surface, brand new accessible and age-appropriate equipment, raised garden beds and new green spaces. The Playground Project is more than just a playground — it is a transformation of our backyard that will benefit every child at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee now and for many years to come.

Groundbreaking for this project is set for mid-September, and the goal is to have the Playground Project completed by the end of October 2025. When completed, Neighborhood House plans to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground — more details to come!

On June 11, Neighborhood House of Milwaukee was honored to host Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s City of Milwaukee ‘Hello Summer’ Kickoff event. In its third year, the goal of this annual event is to raise awareness about the importance getting youth and teens involved in summer programming. Parents and children are encouraged to take a look at the ‘Hello Summer’ website to see at all of the fun activities youth can sign up for and engage in over the summer break. In addition to Mayor Johnson, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman, District 3 Police Captain Raymond Bratchett and representatives from UNCOM (United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee), OCWS (Office of Community Wellness and Safety) and Safe & Sound were in attendance. Neighborhood House of Milwaukee is happy to be featured on the website as an organization offering various programs and activities for all ages throughout the summer months, as well as throughout the entire year.