Community Advocates Public Policy Institute

Great resource and job fair on Saturday!

In honor of Black History Month and our commitment to the communities we serve, the Wisconsin Works (W2) and Food Share Employment and Training programs (FSET) in are excited to announce the Keep it 100 Hiring & Resource Fair – a groundbreaking event dedicated to connecting African American men with employers actively seeking diverse talent.

What attendees can expect:
1. Job opportunities: A diverse range of employers will be onsite offering employment opportunities across various industries.
2. Resource support: Access to valuable resources, including resume workshops, interview preparation, and career counseling.
3. Networking: Engage with employers, community leaders, and fellow job seekers in an effort to expand professional networks.
4. Community building: Focus on fostering a sense of community and empowerment among minority individuals seeking employment.

This hiring and resource fair will be held on Saturday, February 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gee's Clippers & Hair Design 2200 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

The event is open all minority men and women in the community, regardless of their participation in or .

Admission is free; however, pre-registration is encouraged to streamline the check-in process. Just click on the link below to sign up.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jQaZtkvBS0WgvBCRjPB103Srx3F4FY5ElV8_OLQPckVUQzFTSUs2TEROSzFCOE1GNkdXNUdQMlQ3VC4u

New funding opportunity alert!

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute invites proposals from not-for-profit organizations or government entities servicing Milwaukee County to provide programming and services directed toward early childhood. Funding is made available through the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services Behavioral Health Division.

https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/blog.html/article/2024/02/16/arpa-early-childhood-initiative-request-for-proposals

Did you know -- you don't have to be beat down by stress -- you can use it to thrive. We're offering this new virtual workshop on the Secret Power of Stress on February 28. It's free and open to everyone. Get details and register here. Community Advocates

https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2024/02/28/resilience-and-thriving-the-secret-power-of-stress-february-28-2024/470238

There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is affected by bullying—either being bullied or bullying others.

Recognizing the warning signs is an important 1st step in taking action to . stopbullying.gov/bullying/warning-signs

Be sure to attend today's Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force meeting! RSVP now.

On February 13, the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force celebrates Black History Month with Ko-Thi Dance Company and a great line up of speakers.

Join us in person for the meeting and reception, or online:

https://www.milwaukeemhtf.org/2024/02/05/february-13-2024-milwaukee-mental-health-task-force-meeting/

We're longtime advocates of using effective prevention and harm-reduction tools to decrease and give people a second chance at getting into treatment. Shoutout to Milwaukee Fire Department and Chief Lipski for being part of the solution.

Don't forget: Community Advocates office at 728 N. James Lovell St. in downtown hosts a Harm Reduction Vending Machine, where you can find , test strips, gun locks, and much more. Stop by during regular business hours -- no questions asked! Thanks to Milwaukee County Health & Human Services Department for these life-saving resources.

Fatal overdoses in Milwaukee appear to be leveling off Overdose data is monitored by members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative (MORI), a team that shows up at the homes of people who've experienced an overdose.

29 Days of in

29 Days of Black History February is Black History Month, and in many ways, that history is still being written today. Throughout this month, key Milwaukee Black History makers will be profiled on the City of Milwaukee website. The prominent online spot will give students and Milwaukeeans across the city a....

As part of Advocacy Day at CADCA's National Leadership Forum, Kat from the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth and Jonathan and Robert from the Milwaukee Fire Department toured Capitol Hill and met with staff from the offices of Gwen S. Moore, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senator Ron Johnson to discuss substance misuse in . AWY and RISE Drug Free MKE helped to make this trip happen.

Did you know that we offer FREE workshops on common and issues every month? In February, check out workshops on and the brain, and , and ***deprevention. They're all at the link!

https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html

The Community Advocates Public Policy Institute invites proposals from not-for-profit organizations or government entities servicing Milwaukee County to provide programming and services directed toward the prevention of alcohol and other drug use and misuse among Milwaukee County residents of all ages. Get the RFP and more information at the link.

https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/policy-projects/substance-abuse-prevention.html

So many great things to do in to celebrate

24 ways you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee There are many ways to celebrate Black History Month in your neighborhood-and beyond.

Are you familiar with the , better known as the ? Over 31 million families and individuals benefit from this credit during every year. Use this to learn more!

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | Internal Revenue Service If you’re a low- to moderate-income worker, find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and how much your credit is worth.

A big thank you goes out to Boswell Book Company, which hosted a fascinating discussion of our corrections and parole systems. Ben Austen, author of "Correction," and Elly Fishman, author of "Refugee High" raised a lot of important questions about crime, punishment, rehabilitation, and justice. You can find their books at Boswell. Thanks to everyone who showed up!

If you have a question about your substance use or if you’re concerned about a loved one’s drinking or drug use, just click on the link to ask it. Your anonymous and confidential questions will help us have a real conversation about alcohol and other drug use in Wisconsin. We want to hear from you!
https://bit.ly/RTMB

Fill | Real Talks Start With Real Questions Do you have a question about substance use? Are you hoping to initiate conversations about drugs with a friend or loved one?  Substance use is a health issue that impacts people all across Wisconsin. Help us develop better tools to support our communities by sending in your questions about...

Learn more about Community Advocates Public Policy's Institute's newsletter, The Prevention Journal. Featuring a plethora of info on new grants, upcoming webinars, and family resources in both English and Spanish, this newsletter is a must read for any prevention professional!



https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/e-newsletters.html

After yesterday's inclement weather, we're happy to say we're back in the office and will be operating at our normal hours today!

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day. Our 24-hour programs, the Milwaukee Women’s Center Emergency Shelter and Autumn West Safe Haven, will remain open.

To learn more about MLK day events in the Milwaukee area, check out this handy guide from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Here's a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in and around Milwaukee in 2024 MLK Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January. In 2024, it falls on Jan. 15, the actual birthday of the civil rights icon who was born in 1929.

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute will be closing on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our 24-hour programs, the Milwaukee Women’s Center Emergency Shelter and Autumn West Safe Haven, will remain open.

Want to learn more about the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Check out this article from Britannica!
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day | Establishment, History, & Facts Martin Luther King Jr., Day, in the United States, holiday (third Monday in January) honoring the achievements of the civil-rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Established as a federal holiday in 1983, it is usually celebrated with marches and parades and with speeches by civil rights and politica...

For the safety of our clients and our staff, our offices on N James Lovell St and W Fond du Lac Ave are both closed to the public today. Community Advocates' 24-hour programs, the Milwaukee Women’s Center Emergency Shelter and Autumn West Safe Haven, will remain open. Stay safe and warm!

Today is the last day to register for QPR! If you're interested in attending our FREE session on su***de prevention on Wednesday, January 17, be sure to register before noon today. To learn more about this webinar and other upcoming PPI events, visit us at https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html

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Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and Boswell Book Company are thrilled to be cohosting a one of a kind event on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 on site at the Boswell Book Company on 2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI.

Ben Austen, author of Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change and Elly Fishman, author of Refugee High and a professor at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, will be at the Boswell Book Company at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation on parole, punishment, and why the United States has less than 5% of the global population but nearly a quarter of the world's prisoners.

Don't miss this one night only event and don't miss your chance to grab a copy of Ben's book in advance. Please note that while this is a free event, advance registration is appreciated.

To learn more about this event and other exciting Community Advocates Public Policy Institute events, check out our calendar at https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html .

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you need a place to shelter from the cold, these organizations all serve as warming shelters. Stay safe and stay warm!

Warming Centers providing shelter in cold Milwaukee From now until March 31st, six organizations are partnering with the city of Milwaukee to be warming centers as temperatures drop this winter. Centers

Community Advocates and Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services want your input on funding around early childhood programming. This short survey builds on earlier feedback opportunities gathered across the county. Take the survey to help the county allocate its funds for early childhood programming.

https://www.menti.com/aln27giaagn4

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute We are working towards preventing and reducing poverty for individuals and families in Milwaukee, WI.

On Monday, January 15th, the Marcus Performing Arts Center will be hosting it's 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday celebration! Since 1984, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration programming has highlighted youth in the Milwaukee community who interpret Dr. King’s words through student contests. Winners will be showcased at a free celebration event held in the Marcus Performing Arts Center. The event will start at four and after the ceremony, there will be a free, one-hour concert featuring Anthony McGahee and Praise Motivated Choir.

This event is free and no registration is required. Learn more at
https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/40th-annual-mlk-celebration/

40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee has celebrated Dr. King's Birthday annually since 1984.

+Update! This meeting will be held virtually only because of the predicted snow. Please do not try to attend in person. Sign up at the link below. Thanks!+

Join the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force at their meeting on Tuesday, January 9, from 3 – 5 PM.

This meeting will feature Brenda Wesley and Terri Ellzey from the Staying On Track Program and by Cecilia Tenorio, from the Escucha tus Emociones campaign. Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is a proud partner in the Escucha Tus Emociones campaign.

Registration is available here: https://www.milwaukeemhtf.org/2024/01/03/january-9-2024-milwaukee-mental-health-task-force-meeting/

Interested in learning more about how you can save lives by recognizing the warning signs of su***de? Register for our FREE QPR session, to be held on Wednesday, January 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registeration will be open until Friday, January 12 at noon.

Register Here: https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2024/01/17/qpr-question-persuade-refer-su***de-prevention-training-january-17-2024

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As we get closer to this exciting event, we want to remind everyone that signed copies of Correction by Ben Austen will be available prior to the event at Boswell Book Company. To register for this event, visit http://benaustenmke.eventbrite.com/

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and Boswell Book Company will be hosting author Ben Austen for a reading of his book Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change on Tuesday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Boswell Book Company located on 2559 N. Downer Ave.

Correction, an investigation into the crisis of the American criminal justice system through the lens of parole, has generated rave reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post, and Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted, who wrote, "Correction ranks among the very best books on life inside and outside of prison I have ever read."

All are welcome to attend; registration is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ben-austen-author-of-correction-an-in-person-boswell-event-tickets-770811567147

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and Boswell Book Company are both proud to announce their book reading event with celebrated author Ben Austen, whose work has been previously featured in Harper's magazine and The New York Times. Mr. Austen will be there to discuss his new book Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change.

This event will be held on site at the Boswell Book Company on Tuesday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. There will be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Correction prior to the event. To learn more and to register for this event, visit https://www.boswellbooks.com/upcoming-events

We hope you will join us as we look forward to seeing you there!

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