The Milwaukee Justice Center

The Diaper Drive hosted by Milwaukee Justice Center AmeriCorps and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is still going strong! Don't forget to drop off some diapers before it ends on September 10.

Starting next week, the Milwaukee Justice Center AmeriCorps, in partnership with United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, will host a diaper drive for the community. Next time you're at the courthouse, drop off some diapers at the G9 info desk!

A beautiful day for the Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation golf outing!

Our AmeriCorps program was featured in Serve Wisconsin's July newsletter! During the RNC, some courthouse operations were moved to the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center in Wauwatosa. Our members helped courthouse staff and visitors navigate court services and programs in the new facility.

Check out our July Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3LKcSaO

Stories about this month include
* College Possible Wisconsin providing in-persona and virtual assistance completing the FAFSA application to Wisconsin students/families
* Milwaukee Justice Center AmeriCorps members providing assistance to public during temporary relocation of court proceedings due to closure of Milwaukee County Courthouse during Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
* Service reflections from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Farm to School AmeriCorps members
* July episode of The S-Files featuring AmeriCorps member from Easterseals Wisconsin discussing their three terms as Transitions Coordinator at Easterseals Wisconsin Camps
* Information about completing our Community Impact Survey to help Serve Wisconsin develop our next 3-Year State Service Plan
* Webinars for organizations interested in working with an AmeriCorps NCCC team in 2025

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We’re back to normal hours this week!

Good morning! We are back to normal hours this week.

The Milwaukee Justice Center will be CLOSED next week due to the RNC. There will be no clinics, but the Civil Legal Helpline will stay open for brief questions (no legal advice).

The courthouse will be open in a limited capacity (more information here: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Republican-National-Convention).

We will be back Monday, July 22.

The Milwaukee Mobile Legal Clinic joined the Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court at the Juneteenth Parade this morning. So fun to see all the people and hear the cheers for the Mobile!

Happy Juneteenth, Milwaukee!

Thank you to all of our participants and volunteers that came to the Run for Justice last night! It was a great year and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Last night our former Executive Director, Mary Ferwerda, received the Lawyer of the Year Award from the Milwaukee Bar Association. Thank you for all you have done for the MJC and increasing access to Justice, Mary! Our team is lucky to work with you!

The Run for Justice is TOMORROW! You can still sign up TODAY!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

The fun does not stop after the run! Join us for live music, food trucks Shorty's Grilled Cheese and Romero's Taco Truck, free beer and beverages, and lawn games! It is a perfect event for the whole family. Sign up today for the 5K Run, 5K Walk, or the 1 Mile Walk here: https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

Thanks to Dominic The Food Reviewer for selecting our food trucks this year! We are excited to try Romero’s Taco Truck and Shorty’s Grilled Cheese!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

Do you often get sore after a run? This year, participate in free post-run yoga led by Judge Davis! Grab a snack and stretch it out. Register to run here: https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

We LOVE live music! The Mission River Band will be playing after the 13th Annual Run for Justice. Come out and have some fun on June 13th! Sign up here: https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

The 13th Annual Run for Justice is already THIS WEEK! There is still time to register!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors Array, La Fleur Law Office, S.C., A Neutral View, LLC, and to Data Narro, LLC for sponsoring our free non-alcoholic drinks! Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors State Bar of Wisconsin, Thomson Reuters, and Gruber Law Offices.

Can you believe The Run for Justice is already next week?! You can still register by clicking the link below!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors! The Run for Justice would not be the same without their support. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, AlphaGraphics Godfrey & Kahn, Hupy and Abraham, S.C., VB&R von Briesen & Roper, s.c., DeWitt LLP

The Run for Justice is ONE WEEK away! Be sure to register!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors! We appreciate their continued support of the Run for Justice. JAMS, Meissner Tierney Fisher Nichols SC Foley & Lardner LLP

There is still time to register for the Run for Justice! Register here: https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

Join us in 1 week! The run is family friendly and includes post-run yoga, food trucks, live music, lawn games, and free beer and NA drinks! https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

Run for Justice returns to Veterans Park on June 13 The annual event brings food, drinks, music and plenty of fitness enthusiasts to the lakefront in support of the Milwaukee Justice Center.

Don't miss fun evening for a good cause! Join us for food trucks, live music, a family friendly walk/run, free drinks, and more all in support of expanding access to justice in Milwaukee! Register now!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

Thank you to Quarles and Brady for sponsoring our T-shirts this year! We love our custom race t-shirts and appreciate this sponsorship. Sign up today to secure your shirt: https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

Thank you to Quarles & Brady LLP for sponsoring our T-shirts this year! We love our custom race t-shirts and appreciate this sponsorship. Sign up today to secure your shirt: https://www.milwaukeejusticecenter.org/runforjustice.html

Join us for a fun evening with food trucks, live music, a family friendly walk/run, free drinks, and more all in support of expanding access to justice in Milwaukee! Register now!

Run for Justice | Milwaukee Justice Center Milwaukee Justice Center Run for Justice is an annual 5k.

The MJC still has openings in both our Summer Internship and AmeriCorps Summer Associate programs! Click the link for information on how to apply.

Milwaukee Justice Center Careers employment opportunities at the Milwaukee Justice Center

Applications for The Bridge Project in Milwaukee are open TODAY, Wednesday, April 10. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for eligibility and eligible program participants will be selected by lottery. Applications will remain open until all program slots have been filled. Eligibility criteria includes:

✅18 years or older
✅23 weeks pregnant or less
✅Live in Milwaukee zip codes 53204, 53205, 53206 or 53215, with priority in ZNI neighborhoods of Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West
✅Have an annual household income of less than $39,000

For additional information and to apply, visit: https://bridgeproject.org/apply/

Applications are now open!

The Zilber Family Foundation and The Bridge Project are partnering to launch Milwaukee's first unconditional cash program to empower families and help break cycles of poverty. Learn more about the impact of unrestricted cash and how to apply at www.zilberfamilyfoundation.org/thebridgeproject.html

Applications open April 10th!