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Vol. 41 • No. 02 • Thurs.,Jan. 13, 2021 - Wed. Jan. 19, 2022 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
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On Thursday, December 30, 2021 MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2021 with their annual "Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders took lit candles and took turns reading the names of victims before a crowd that consisted of members of the victims' families. Pictured at the event are (from left) Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman; Northcott Neighborhood House Operations and Juneteenth Director Elizabeth Coggs, Northcott Neighborhood House Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr.; Ephesians M.B.C. Pastor Raymond C. Monk; Pastors United President Greg Lewis; and Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas.
MKE Fellows host special annual holiday luncheon
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On Friday December 17, 2021, the MKE Fellows hosted a very special holiday luncheon at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) downtown campus, 1015 N. 6th Street. As part of the holiday luncheon attendees were able to meet students old and new, as well as community partners who support the program
while enjoying some delicious food. As part of the luncheon the fellows honored legal pioneer and corporate innovator Benjamin F. Wilson and national educational and philanthropic leader Tashia Morgridge for their commitment to the community over many years of dedicated servant leadership.
Salvation Army hosts 32nd Annual Christmas Family Fest
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On Saturday, December 25, 2021, Christmas Day, the Salvation Army hosted its annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Normally the Salvation Army would be serving a sit-down meal, with singers, gifts and Santa. However, due to the pandemic, dinner was curbside pick-up only. Everyone that arrived received a to-go Styrofoam box filled with turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green beans and dessert. All volunteers and staff were wearing masks and all CDC guidelines were observed. “Christmas Family Feast is a Milwaukee tradition bringing together those in need and those of means for a day of food, fun and fellowship. While we can’t dine-in together this year, we still wanted to provide a meal for those who may need one,” said Major Steve Woodard, Coordinator for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County. Christmas Family Feast is sponsored by Sysco, All Saints Cathedral, AT&T, Brewers Community Foundation, Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hunger Task Force, Jammin' 98.3, Milwaukee Courier, Milwaukee County Transit System, Molina Healthcare, Pick ‘n Save, Cream City (WI) Chapter: The Links Incorporated, The Milwaukee Times, WE Energies Foundation, Wisconsin Center District, and WNOV. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com