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Press Release: June 1, 2005
Chairman Holloway Announces Safe Alternatives for Youth Allocation
Milwaukee, WI -- Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway will announce a $20,000 grant allocation as part of the Safe Alternatives for Youth (SAY) program during a ceremony held at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education on Wednesday, June 1, 2005.
An intervention/prevention program, SAY was developed by Chairman Holloway as part of the 2003 Milwaukee County budget process. Milwaukee County allocated $150,000 for a pilot program that provides community-based services to young people living in low-income areas of Milwaukee County who may be exposed to various barriers that could place them at risk in their community. "This is an opportunity for individuals, non-profit organizations, Milwaukee County government, philanthropic organizations and the business community to pool their resources to help our greatest treasure – this community's children," said Holloway. "Real impacts and changes can occur when we work together for a common good."
"Providing safe and fun activities for our youth should and must be a high priority for our community" said Dr. Joan Prince, SAY Oversight Committee Chair. "This model will allow funding for those that work at the impact level with our young people by supporting them in endeavors that are both positive and enriching."
SAY distributes grants of $1,000 or less for one-time educational, cultural, recreational and other activities designed by community members to enhance the life experiences of disadvantaged youth in Milwaukee County. The maximum amount for an individual grant is $1,000, although the average grant is in the $300 - $500 range. The annual maximum is $5,000 per organization.
To receive funding from SAY, applicants can be individuals or groups that partner with a non-profit organization that serves disadvantaged or at risk youth aged 6 – 18 who live in Milwaukee County. Grant funds can be used to support organized activities such as youth participation in sporting events, exposure to cultural attractions, camping and environmental activities, health care prevention activities and educational programs.
At the June 1 Milwaukee Committee Safe Alternates for Youth Recipients Meeting, the SAY Oversight Council will award $20,000 for 32 activities as listed below:
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Sponsoring Social Service Agency |
Activity |
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ACTS – Allied Churches Teaching |
Bible camp celebration at the zoo |
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ACTS – Allied Churches Teaching |
Helmet/bike safety activities |
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ACTS – Allied Churches Teaching |
Camping trip |
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ACTS – Allied Churches Teaching |
Gardening/landscaping |
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ACTS – Allied Churches Teaching |
Camp closing events / competition and trip |
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Adolescent Health Program |
"Get Back to School" Day |
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Career Youth Development |
Summer cultural events/festivals |
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Career Youth Development |
Great America trip |
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Clara Mohammad School |
Good choices – Dodge Correctional |
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E. B. Garner |
Fishing camp |
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Face 2 Face Etiquette |
Program Rewards – Waterpark/skating |
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God's Restored Hope |
Waterpark trip |
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Good News Church |
Closing Picnic for Vacation Bible School |
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King Advisory, Inc. |
Back to school events |
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Latino Community Center |
Block party |
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Matilda Ward Youth Emp. Assoc. |
Summer Olympics |
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Metcalfe Park Residents' Association |
Poetry/creative art contest |
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Metcalfe Park Residents' Association |
Trip to Universal Soul Circus |
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Milwaukee Community Service |
Youth job shadow at work sites |
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Nativity Jesuit Middle School |
Collaborative track program – 2 meets |
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New Concept – Each One Reach One |
Summer outings |
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New Horizon Center |
Summer Program – 8 male residents, 8 female residents |
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Notre Dame Middle School |
Field trips for mandatory summer program |
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Pearls for Teen Girls |
College/Black Historical sites trip |
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin |
Chicago Museum trip |
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Rosalie Manor |
Positive youth march and rally |
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Running Reels |
Travel to tournament |
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Sherman Park Community Association |
Combined block club field trip |
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St. Vincent de Paul Society |
Teen father and child program |
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Triumph Development Corp. Interscope Hobbies |
4 week technology session |
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United Community Center |
Ethnic events and festivals |
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United Community Center |
Camping trip |
The SAY Oversight Committee includes Dr. Joan M. Prince (Chair), The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway; Milwaukee County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones; George Gerharz, Allied Community Solutions; Socorro Gonzales, WE Energies; Cecelia Gore, Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation; Reverend Shawn Green-Smith, Faith Partnership Network; Ralph Hollman, Milwaukee Urban League; Tasha Jenkins, Fighting Back, Inc.; Rob Henken, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Diane Pollard, community representative; Dr. Linda Stewart, North Milwaukee State Bank and Whitney Taylor, youth representative.
The next SAY funding opportunity will be announced in Fall 2005. For more information about SAY, please call 229-3306.
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
Grand Avenue Mall
161 West Wisconsin Avenue
7th Floor
MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 North 9th Street, RM 201
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: 414-278-4222 Fax: 414-223-1380 |