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Vol. 40 • No. 45 • Thurs., Nov. 18, 2021 - Wed., Nov. 24, 2021 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Alderwoman Milele Coggs hosts 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, invited residents to attend the 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th St. The free event provided residents with information on home financing, home repairs, foreclosure assistance and more and featured virtual workshops and an in-person resource packet pick-up. Alderwoman Coggs urged residents with housing needs or questions to attend the event. “This year we are once again working to make sure valuable housing resource information can be shared with residents in an easy and accessible manner to support those in need. The Housing Resource Fair is always a collaborative effort, and I want to thank all the partners who have helped make this year’s virtual resource fair a reality,” she said. Event sponsors include Alderwoman Coggs, Alderman Stamper, the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC), the City of Milwaukee, WestCare and Northcott Neighborhood House. In addition, to help support families during the holiday season, turkeys were given away.
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Parklawn Assembly of God hosts Milwaukee career and employment summit On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Parklawn Assembly of God, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd., hosted the Milwaukee Career and Employment Summit. During this uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, job seekers are in high demand by local employers. Yet many job seekers with barriers to employment still are finding it difficult to find a good job with a pathway to a solid career. The Milwaukee Career and Employment Summit, aimed to connect job seekers with up to 30 employers with immediate job openings, as well as provide resources and presentations on removing those obstacles that hinder career development. "Barriers are like speed bumps; they may slow you down but they shouldn't stop your journey towards success." said Kevin Freeman, Project Manager, Ezekiel Community Development Corporation. As part of the event a free lunch was served and drawings for gift cards were held.
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Cannaan Baptist Church celebrates 8th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Fredrick E. Jones and First Lady Marian Jones On Sunday, November 14th, 2021, Canaan Baptist Church, 2975 N. 11th Street, celebrated the 8th Year Anniversary of their Pastor, Rev. Dr, Fredrick E. Jones and First Lady Marian Jones. The theme for this event was "Standing on God's Word," from II Timothy 3:16-17 KJV and keynote speaker was Rev. Joseph H. Jackson, Jr., Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI. A life-long member of Canaan, Rev. Jones served under three different administrations. He has been a servant leader in the capacity of deacon, has served in the Christian Education Ministry, and on the executive team, under the late Dr. E. F. Bridges. He has also served as Chairman of the Trustee Ministry, Men’s Ministry Chair, Church School instructor, and in various other capacities throughout the church, as needed. "Congratulations Rev. Dr. and First Lady Jones" An HTGroup, LLC Publication
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