News & Press
Building Collective Power for Milwaukee’s Education System
On Saturday, November 9, Milwaukee Succeeds' K12 Civic Action Team (K12 CAT) hosted the EmpowerED Convening at ThriveOn King. Grounded in the vision of A Manifesto for Black Education, the event challenged participants to reimagine Milwaukee's education system with a focus on self-determination and equity for Black children.
Milwaukee Succeeds Welcomes New Fund Development Manager
Milwaukee Succeeds is thrilled to introduce our new fund development manager, Libbie Hodas, who began with the team on November 4. Libbie brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit fundraising, a deep commitment to advancing equity and a clear passion for building a brighter future for Milwaukee’s youth.
Milwaukee Succeeds Brings Community-Driven Change to National Convening
In September, Milwaukee Succeeds joined over 600 leaders, advocates and changemakers from across the country at the StriveTogether National Convening in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year, Milwaukee Succeeds took the stage to share our innovative work in two highly anticipated sessions.
Family Game Night Welcomes Community to ThriveOn King
On August 29, Milwaukee Succeeds and our Early Childhood Education Ambassadors hosted a Family Game Night at the new ThriveOn King community hub, welcoming 45 guests for an evening of games, arts and crafts, and refreshments. It was a fantastic opportunity for families to meet our Ambassadors and explore this exciting new space.
Gov. Evers, DCF Reveal Concerning Results of Child Care Survey
On September 16, Governor Tony Evers released a press release highlighting the findings of a recent DCF survey, which revealed a troubling shortage of staff in the state’s child care industry. According to the research, nearly 60% of child care providers have unused capacity, mainly due to staffing issues, leaving an estimated 33,000 children without access to care.
Slideshow: The Autonomous Youth Council
This summer, Youth Forward MKE embarked on an inspiring journey aimed at cultivating the next generation of community leaders: the Autonomous Youth Council. Our 29 council members, predominantly aged 17 and younger, engaged in an intensive program designed to build their skills in leadership, advocacy, and systems thinking.
Kelsey Hau Transitions to New Role at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
We are pleased to announce that Kelsey Hau, our first-ever fund development manager, will be taking on a new role within our parent company, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Starting July 22, Kelsey will join the Development & Philanthropic Services team as the associate director of institutional partnerships.
Catina Harwell-Young Promoted to Deputy Director
Catina Harwell-Young, formerly the director of community and engagement with Milwaukee Succeeds, has recently been promoted to the position of deputy director. This promotion recognizes Catina’s exceptional dedication, leadership and contribution to our organization.
Tackling Child Care Challenges: How Milwaukee Succeeds is Making a Difference
More than 40% of mothers in Wisconsin report having to cut back on work hours, or quit their jobs entirely, due to the high cost of early childhood education. A local group called Milwaukee Succeeds is working to change that statistic.
This article was originally published in Spectrum News 1.
Compassion Resilience Training Starts Strong
On April 27, a group of 12 local caregivers embarked on a six-week learning journey designed to bolster their well-being. Facilitated by Quiana Words and ECE Ambassador Taffie Foster Toney, the NAMI Compassion Resilience Trainings will help parents and caregivers build strength and compassion, manage daily stresses and empower their kids to do the same!