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UEDA Member Highlights
Acts Housing was featured by the Wall Street Journal discussing their Homeowner Acquisition Fund and one of their Acts Alumni Families. Read the article here>>
AARP has a new report, "How to Court the 50+ Market" which includes how to prevent ageism in messaging, spending habits of the 50+ community, and more. View the report here>>
Community Advocates has updated its Milwaukee County Mental Health & Wellness Resource Guide. Included in the guide are trainings, toolkits, and wellness resources. You can download it here.
Mueller Communications released its annual holiday message, a delightfully humorous video that includes throwbacks to famous holiday videos. Get your holiday cheer and watch it here>>
Congratulations to UEDA Board Member Sherri Jordan of Envision the Ladder and Maysee Herr, CEO of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce for being recognized at this year's MARKETPLACE with awards for Thought Leadership and CEO of the Year. Read more>>
Riverworks is looking for VITA Volunteers for the upcoming tax season! Contact them at 414-906-9650 if you would like to learn more about volunteering and learn more about their VITA program here.
WHEDA’s 2023 Multifamily Application Workbook is now posted for the 2023 housing tax credit application cycle. You can view more on the 2023-24 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) as well as other supporting documents here.
Congratulations to Ana Simpson at WHEDA for being recognized by TEMPO for their 33rd annual Mentor Awards. The Mentor Awards will be held on February 16, 2023. She was recognized for her empathy and commitment to creating “…an environment where professionals from all walks of life with varied experiences feel valued and empowered.” Read more>>
MEMBER & PARTNER JOB OPENINGS
Find a listing of current job openings HERE. Contact kat@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!
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UEDA Community
The impact of the Bank On coalition and movement was highlighted in this recent article in Finextra. In the article, CFE Fund President & CEO Jonathan Mintz discussed the positive trends and real shifts in banking access that occurred as part of the pandemic. He also notes how fundamental banking is to other social investments that improve the daily lives of people such as housing and workforce. Read more>>
2022 Home Upgrade Grant Program is opened! Revitalize Milwaukee and Green Homeowners United have opened their home energy efficiency upgrade program for low-income seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who own their home. The program is funded by a grant from the Public Service Commission. Upgrades aim to reduce utility bills and increase comfort. Each home will be evaluated for the improvements that best meet those goals and include things like attic insulation, gap sealing, and air conditioning, and more. Learn more about the 2022 Home Upgrade Grant Program.
SecureFutures is looking for around 100 volunteers to serve in the Money Coach program for the spring semester! They have the goal to serve 20 sites in the Milwaukee area, and need volunteers to bring Money Coach to even more teens in the community! Please check out the volunteer recruitment flyer for a program overview and the coach role descriptions for more details.
If you are interested in becoming a Money Coach for the spring semester, please take one minute to complete the volunteer interest form. SecureFutures is asking individuals spread the word to friends, colleagues, and others in your network who might be interested in becoming a Money Coach!
Marquette University Trinity Fellows Program is accepting nonprofit or government applications to host a Fellow. The Trinity Fellows Program is a 21-month work/study fellowship designed to develop emerging leaders for social and economic justice. Fellows are graduate students with a background in service, social justice, and civic engagement, who work at Milwaukee-based organizations while attaining their master’s degree. Fellows work 18 hours per week for 21 months with their placement and organizations get supportive funding to cover the cost of a Fellow. Organization applications to host a Fellow are due February 17, 2023. The organization applications and instructions can be found here>>.
The Welford Sanders Memorial Scholarship by the UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) is partnering with the Milwaukee Department of City Development. This scholarship aims to promote diversity in the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program and honors Welford Sanders, a former professor in the department who was well-known for his economic development leadership. This exciting opportunity will provide a future graduate student with a pathway to a rewarding and meaningful career. Applications are due by January 15, 2023. More information here>>
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Small Business & Nonprofits
Applications are now open to be a part of the 2023 Business Leadership Academy! This interactive, ten-month experience develops and strengthens the skills of existing and emerging LGBTQ and allied leaders in the workplace by providing quality and transformative programming. Our 2023 Program will be a monthly in-person gathering in Milwaukee (with option for virtual participation), meeting from February to November on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Applications are open and are due on January 13, 2023. Learn more about the program here>>
The Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) will host a Grand Opening / Open House in their NEW space on Friday, January 6th 2023 from 4:30pm-7pm. Take a look at MEI's new home where they will bel able to provide more privacy, services, and space to clients. Join them on this special day and get to know their future plans for MEI. Their new address is 3419 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215. Please RSVP by contacting their office at (414) 383-4633 or email at payroll@multiculturalinstitute.comThe Main Street Bounceback Grants program deadline was extended to 12/31/22! This grant provides $10,000 to new or existing businesses and non-profit organizations moving into vacant properties in Wisconsin’s downtowns and commercial corridors. Funds can be used to pay leases or mortgages, operational expenses and other business costs related to the newly opened location. Connect with your local Business Improvement District (BID), association, or Chamber of Commerce for guidance on applying for the grant and required documents. Find a list of partners at the Ethnic & Diverse Business Coalition site and visit WEDC’s MainStreet Bounceback site for your regional contact.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
How to Make Your Brand Shine In Any Interview
January 17 | 11 AM-Noon | Zoom
Hosted by the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber, this workshop will guide attendees through exercises to prepare for and make the most of any media opportunity. Learn more and register here>>
Community Advocates: 10 Tips to Reduce Conflict
January 26 | 10 AM-Noon | Zoom
Participants will explore foundational information on how to reduce the level of conflict through self-knowledge, understand how past experiences influence current behavior, and practice 10 tips of de-escalation. The cost to attend is $25. Learn more and register here.
WEDA Conference
February 1-3 | Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee
The 2023 WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development will feature industry thought leaders and practitioners who will cover today’s challenges and opportunities as we explore community revitalization, data driven talent attraction, transportation, early childhood care, housing, and entrepreneurship. More information is available here>>
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