Member & Partner Job Openings

Find a listing of current job openings HERE. Contact adam@uedawi.org if you are a member and have an opening you would like added. And, be sure to check out the Jobs That Help website to find or list a nonprofit job opportunity in the state!

UEDA Community

The Social Development Commission suddenly closed their doors at the end of April. Unpaid employees and contractors, and those who rely on their programs, are still in the lurch. The Board is working to address the situation so SDC can get back up and running as soon as possible. Read about their next steps here.

Growing MKE has released their new draft plan. They are in the final stages before making final adjustments and adopting the plan! Feedback is being accepted through June 2nd, so get your comments in! Check out the plan here.

Marquette researcher Gabriel Velez is asking for young men of color to participate in a new study. This study focuses on how these men understand the current conditions of education, employment, and safety. Learn more here.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee this month. She spoke about President Biden's Economic plan and about how racism has a lasting and continuing effect on our economic realities. Read more about her visit here.

The NCRC has just released a report on the ongoing effects of redlining. This longitudinal study compiles HMDA data from 1981 to the present to look at racialized lending practices over time. Read the report here. They also released an interactive map to look directly at the dataset, which can be accessed here.

Upcoming Events

Housing Resources Inc. Homeownership Fair

June 1 | 10AM-2PM | Jericho Church Without Walls

8076 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee

Kick off NeighborWorks Week at this free event! Get the information needed to navigate the home buying process and get started on your path to becoming a homeowner. Free refreshments, re-usable tote bag, face painting, and door prizes!

The Marcus Garvey Garden Project

June 1 | 1-3 PM | Marcus Garvey Garden

Connect with the Sherman Park community and learn about epilepsy, gun violence, and CPR while participating in community cleanup gardening! Learn more here.

RISEMKE Pitch Night

June 5 | 5:30 PM | Radio Milwaukee

Join the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCW) for the business pitches of this new cohort of entrepreneurs and to network with community leaders. Register here.

Indigenous Elegence

June 14 | 5-8 PM | Harbor View Plaza

Celebrate indigenous culture and identity at this fashion show featuring Indigenous fashion designer Sabrina Lombardo. Learn more here.

Market on the Riverwalk

June 20 | 4-8 PM | Schlitz Park

Come out for this monthly summer event presented by The Tap Yard and WWBIC! Check out the local food, crafts, and beer in the park. Learn more here.

Seniorfest Day

July 5 | 12-4 PM | Summerfest

Free Summerfest admission for anyone aged 60 and older! Get food and drink coupons, free wheelchair rental, and access senior focused resources booths and music. For additional information, contact commmunityinvolvement@directsupply.com.

Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit

Aug 1-2 | Brookfield

This conference convenes nonprofit leaders dedicated to elevating their organizations' impact and connecting the community with their cause. Participants will share best practices, learn from seasoned experts, and build their peer network. Learn more and register here.