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# Silver Spring Neighborhood Center

A Community Of Success

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## Posts

- [Hero of the Week (8.13.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-8-13-21/) - Today's HERO OF THE WEEK are the Rising RhinoBots and the wonderful folks at FIRST! Also known as Neeraja Arvind (Mentor/Coach) Chao Li (Mentor/Coach), Sriram Arvind, Captain Darrick Li, and Surya Arvind!
- [Hero of the Week (8.20.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-8-20-21/) - Today's HERO OF THE WEEK is a recent incredible addition to the SSNC team... Everyone, meet Jharrel Frazier, Coordinator for the Youth Department!
- [Remembering Elaine Ruth Schreiber](https://ssnc-milw.org/remembering-elaine-ruth-schreiber/) - Silver Spring Neighborhood Center mourns the passing of Elaine Ruth Schreiber, who has made an enormous impact and legacy to this day at SSNC.
- [Holiday nutrition advice from our friends at Froedtert](https://ssnc-milw.org/holiday-nutrition-advice-from-our-friends-at-froedtert/) - About to prepare a holiday meal for your loved ones? Why not incorporate some new vegetables in the mix? Most adults fall short of eating the recommended 2.5 to 3 cups of veggies per day.
- [Our friends at Froedtert...](https://ssnc-milw.org/our-friends-at-froedtert/) - Fall is a busy time of year with school schedules, sports and preparing for the coming winter season. One thing you don’t have time for this season is the flu. Protect yourself and your family by getting a flu shot. It’s easy and nearby! Visit froedtert.com/flu to find a convenient flu clinic location near you.
- [A Humble Request from the SSNC](https://ssnc-milw.org/a-humble-request-from-the-ssnc/) - Today we want to introduce you to the theme of the Summer: “Honoring our past… Acknowledging our present… Anticipating our future”
- [Hero of the Week (7.30.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-7-30-21/) - Today we want to share with you a bit about Katung Aduwak! Katung Direktah Aduwak is currently the CEO of One O Eight Media LLC, a position he took on after serving as Senior Channel Manager at MTV Base, Senior Creative Director at VIACOM International
- [Hero of the Week (7.9.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-7-9-21/) - These HERO(es) OF THE WEEK are on track to also be champions! That's right, this week we want to wish the best to our incredible partners at the Milwaukee Bucks on their Title Quest! The entire community is buzzing over this incredible run! But here in Westlawn Gardens, Northwest Milwaukee, and the Silver Spring Neighborhood
- [Hero of the Week (6.25.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-6-25-21/) - Today's HERO OF THE WEEK is one of those bittersweet ones... We're so excited to share about the jovial, joyful, Jean Bell-Calvin but we're also so sad to say it as a farewell! If you're unfamiliar with the collaboration, the UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing / SSNC partnership will turn 33 years old in November and
- [Hero of the Week (6.18.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-6-18-21/) - For today's HERO OF THE WEEK, we look not at current heroes but those of the past. Today we want to wish a Happy Juneteenth to everyone and share a bit about the importance of this holiday...
- [Hero of the Week (5.28.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-28-21/) - Today's Hero of the Week is something a bit different... Today we're announcing a "Creative Community Contest" we'd like to share!
- [Hero of the Week (5.21.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-21-21/) - Today's Hero is a whole team of volunteers from Hydrite! We were so lucky to have them help swing by and help us kick start season opening of the aquaponics center, Zen Garden, and greenhouse!
- [Hero of the Week (4.9.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-4-9-21/) - Today we want to tell you about the Silver Spring All-Stars! In partnership with the Sam Waisbren Memorial Basketball Program, the Silver Spring All-stars are our neighborhood ballers!
- [Hero of the Week (2.26.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-2-26-21/) - Today's Hero of the Week is Denise White, a story we are so excited to share! Denise, our new administrative assistant, will be the new smile everyone sees anytime you enter the SSNC. Her history with us, however, goes back quite a bit! Denise has been connected with us for a few decades now. She
- [Hero of the Week (1.22.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-1-22-21/) - Today's hero is long overdue and a triple threat in regards to what he does for our community! If you're unfamiliar with him, we wanted to share a little bit about Branden Joseph.
- [Hero of the Week (1.15.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-1-15-21/) - Today's hero of the week is an incredible idea that we want to see gain more traction in 2021! Today we want to shout out the amazing work of the Fresh Food Access Council!
- [Hero of the Week (1.8.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-1-8-21/) - Welcome to 2021! Our heroes today are all of you who made our Winter fundraiser such a success! We wanted to take a moment to share some highlights of what our amazing supporters accomplished during this campaign and a few things the SSNC has brewing this year! We really wanted to leap into 2021 strong. Our hope was if we could
- [Hero of the Week (12.4.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-12-4-20/) - Every Friday we love sharing stories of the heroes who make our community successful. The number of people who give their time, money, or skills to help thousands of folks in Northwest Milwaukee who are in need of a helping hand is beyond inspiring.
- [Hero of the Week (6.4.21)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-6-4-21/) - Today's HERO(es) OF THE WEEK is a joint partnership who we want to give a shout out to! Today we want to thank both the City of Milwaukee Health Department and the United Methodist Children's Services for all they're doing providing vaccinations to the community!
- [Hero of the Week (10.30.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-10-30-20/) - Today's Hero of the Week is a true Super Hero in our community and this recognition is long overdue! Today we want to thank our amazing partners, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County for a handful of reasons!
- [Hero of the Week! (7.3.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-7-3-20/) - This is Lynda Kohler, President and CEO of SHARP Literacy. SHARP partners with educators to foster a love of learning and brighten children’s futures through innovative STEAM-based experiential programs.
- [SSNC On the Radio!](https://ssnc-milw.org/ssnc-on-the-radio/) - We had a chance to go on Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community on News/Talk 1130 WISN presented by Ellenbecker Investment Group, Inc.. to chat about the SSNC!
- [Hero of the Week! (6.26.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-6-26-20/) - It's been said, "It's hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember." That's why Kaylin Jones will never be forgot. We all lost a true hero last week. We wanted to take a moment to share a bit about an incredible person whose impact will forever live on.
- [Hero of the Week! (6.19.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-6-19-20/) - This is Tony Williams, Supervisor of Security and Director of Basketball here at the SSNC. Tony is one of those people we really could highlight each and every week. We wanted to share a bit about him and his program as it restarted recently.
- [Celebrating Juneteenth](https://ssnc-milw.org/celebrating-juneteenth/) - This Friday, June 19, marks a special celebration for communities around the United States and we the SSNC would like to share some history about this important day.
- [Hero of the Week! (6.5.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-6-5-20/) - This is Nicole Pryor, Behavioral Healthcare Manager for the last two years at the UWM College of Nursing Wellness Center here at the SSNC.
- [Hero of the Week! (5.29.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-29-20/) - This is Kate Carpenter, Executive Director at America SCORES Milwaukee. America SCORES Milwaukee's mission is to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.
- [Hero of the Week! (5.22.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-22-20/) - This week, we have a group of amazing organizations that all embody leadership during these tough times. First, however, we wanted to provide a little context. COVID-19 is a difficult time for so many people. Individuals, businesses, non-profits, families... this is unprecedented and it really is testing us all.
- [Hero of the Week! (5.15.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-15-20/) - This is Sumana Chattopadhyay, associate professor at Marquette University. A few months ago, we at the SSNC got a random call from Sumana asking about our organization. She explained who she was and the class she was teaching at Marquette.
- [Hero of the Week! (5.8.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-8-20/) - This is Laura Bitzer, the new Center Director at the Elaine Schreiber Child Development Center Laura is a lifer in education, this being her 28th year. She's worked in both early and elementary education and prior to this was an assistant director at KinderCare.
- [Resource Guide](https://ssnc-milw.org/resource-guide/) - Many Milwaukee nonprofits have collaborated to compile this resource guide. The focus of the guide is to highlight resources that are publicly available in Milwaukee or the surrounding area. Please share if you know anyone who could use this guide!
- [Hero of the Week! (4.24.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-4-24-20/) - While our food pantry remains open during the shutdown, LaTasha started getting messages from some of the kids in her program about food insecurity issues occurring. Some were for their families, others were for kids in the community, others had elderly family who were unable to get to the center for our Friday Senior Stock Boxes.
- [Hero of the Week! (5.1.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-5-1-20/) - This is Rachell Peace, Emergency Services Manager at the SSNC. While she is the "Hero of the Week", she really should be the "Hero of 2020". Rachell is the person who coordinates the logistics of our food pantry.
- [Hero of the Week! (4.17.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-4-17-20/) - This is Holly McCoy, Executive Director at Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW). Holly has been with the LSW for 9 years and is incredibly passionate about the importance of literacy.
- [Hero(es) of the Week! (3.20.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/heroes-of-the-week-3-20-20/) - Today we’re going to do something a little different. This week isn’t about a singular person, it’s about a group of truly remarkable people who are stepping up in uncertain times.
- [Hero of the Week! (3.27.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-3-27-20/) - This week, the Hero of the Week goes to the essential workers keeping Milwaukee running during these uncertain times.
- [Hero of the Week! (4.10.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-4-10-20/) - In these uncertain times, we need heroes more than ever. For the remainder of April, we are asking our supporters who believe in our mission to step up. We humbly ask that you allow us to explain how and why.
- [Hero of the Week! (4.3.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-4-3-20/) - This is Victoria Neal, an 11 year old student at Browning Elementary and recent America Scores Milwaukee poetry slam Champion!
- [COVID-19 Announcement](https://ssnc-milw.org/covid-19-announcement/) - TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 SSNC WILL FOLLOW MPS GUIDELINES AND CLOSE BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 16TH – MONDAY APRIL 13TH. DURING THIS TIME OUR FOOD PANTRY WILL REMAIN OPEN. FOOD PANTRY HOURS ARE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. THANK YOU. BE SAFE AND MAINTAIN YOUR SOCIAL DISTANCE.
- [Hero of the Week! (3.6.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-3-6-20/) - This is Daphney Watkins, an Emergency Services worker helping our community through the food pantry. Daphney started working in the food pantry through a W2 Government Program called MAXIMUS, which helps qualified and reliable workers find employment.
- [Hero of the Week! (3.13.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-3-13-20/) - This is Raymond Unanka, Principal at Browning Elementary for the last 5 years. Every day, Principal Unanka heads in to work to oversee approximately 350 kids and around 50 staff members.
- [Hero of the Week! (2.14.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-2-14-20/) - This is Alexus Bounyong, Peer Connector for our Opportunity Youth Program at the SSNC. If you're unfamiliar with the term Opportunity Youth, it refers to disengaged youth who are out of school and out of work aged 16 to 24, a population Alexus fell into.
- [Hero of the Week! (1.10.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-1-10-20/) - This is SSNC Youth Departments Vice President Jaden Funches! He is a sophomore at Carmen North West Middle/High School. Jaden holds a 3.2 GPA and is an excellent student. Someday he wants to be an entrepreneur with an specific interest in real estate.
- [Hero of the Week! (2.7.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-2-7-20/) - This is Shaneka Lyons, K5 teacher at Browning Elementary. Shaneka is a devoted mother of four, a loving wife, and one of the most incredible educators you'll ever come across!
- [Hero of the Week! (1.17.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-1-17-20/) - This is Antonio Broaden, Tennis Director at Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation (MTEF) Every Thursday, Antonio comes into Silver Spring Neighborhood Center and teaches kids tennis but it's so much more than that!
- [Hero of the Week! (1.24.20)](https://ssnc-milw.org/hero-of-the-week-1-24-20/) - This is Jackie Burrell, President of the Westlawn Resident Council. As president, Jackie leads efforts to keep neighborhood residents engaged and informed.
- [Investments and outcomes - How are we doing?](https://ssnc-milw.org/investments-and-outcomes-how-are-we-doing/) - So many dollars and so much well-intentioned effort invested every year in Milwaukee. How are we doing? In 1969, 11 % of Milwaukee’s population lived in poverty. Today, the number is 29%, versus a national average of 14.8%. For those under 18 in our city, the number is 42%. A number of factors have played
- [SSNC Helps Milwaukee Youth Succeed by Nyesha Stone](https://ssnc-milw.org/ssnc-helps-milwaukee-youth-succeed-by-nyesha-stone/) - Alderman Cavalier Johnson of District 2 went knocking on over 10,000 doors to get elected in 2016. He knew he wanted to work in government since the age of 14 once he got involved with the YMCA. Ald. Johnson was a part of YMCA’s Sponsor-a-Scholar program, which has now been taken now taken over by
- [Time for a living wage](https://ssnc-milw.org/time-for-a-living-wage/) - Most, left and right, would agree that the lack of quality jobs is a significant issue of our times. It is a concern for those in wealthy suburbs who have children looking for jobs, it is especially an issue in our inner cities. Many of the jobs available are low paying jobs. So, what is
- [What is a life well lived?](https://ssnc-milw.org/what-is-a-life-well-lived/) - Ex-Fabula asked me to tell a story, it's about five minutes, about one of the young lives that come every day to Silver Spring Neighborhood Center.

## Pages

- [Silver Spring Neighborhood Center](https://ssnc-milw.org/) - Building A Stronger Neighborhood Together In Milwaukee At Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, we're deeply rooted in the history of the city, working alongside the community to drive real change. Through education, health services, and economic growth, we empower local residents to create lasting results. Milwaukee has always been known for its resilience and innovation, and
- [About](https://ssnc-milw.org/about/) - About Us Silver Spring Neighborhood Center aims to build a safer, more substantial neighborhood and community. Since 1958, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center has been a cornerstone for community empowerment in Milwaukee. Founded to serve residents of the Westlawn Housing Development, the center began with a modest 3,000-square-foot building and a mission to bridge socioeconomic gaps.
- [Early Childhood Education](https://ssnc-milw.org/early-childhood-education/) - Early Childhood Education A strong neighborhood starts with a strong family, and it all begins with early education. At Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, we're dedicated to giving our city's youngest learners the head start they need to succeed. Milwaukee's future leaders are nurtured here, where we provide a safe, engaging environment for children to develop
- [Youth & Sports](https://ssnc-milw.org/youth-sports/) - Youth & Sports Our youth programs offer much more than just a place to spend time after school-they are pathways to success. Through sports, leadership development, and mentorship, we provide young people with the tools they need to navigate the challenges of adolescence and prepare for a bright future. Whether they're honing their athletic abilities
- [Focus Force Milwaukee](https://ssnc-milw.org/focus-force-milwaukee/) - Join Focus Force Milwaukee to gain technical training, job experience, and career placement in the energy efficiency industry.
- [Emergency Food Pantry](https://ssnc-milw.org/emergency-food-pantry/) - Emergency Food Pantry No family in Milwaukee should ever go hungry, especially in times of crisis. Our emergency food pantry provides essential nutrition to families facing food insecurity, helping them focus on rebuilding their lives without the worry of hunger. The pantry is a lifeline, offering fresh produce, non-perishable items, and basic necessities to those
- [Blog](https://ssnc-milw.org/blog/) - Latest News
- [Volunteer](https://ssnc-milw.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer Ready to make a difference? Email us at info@ssnc-milw.org, call us at 414-463-7950 or use the form below to start a conversation about how you can help.
- [Donate](https://ssnc-milw.org/donate/) - Donate Because of donors like you, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is able to provide quality programs to more than 6,000 individuals and families each year. Below are a few ways you can help support Silver Spring Neighborhood Center… Monetary Giving (Online) For your convenience and peace of mind, we use a secure service to manage
- [Contact](https://ssnc-milw.org/contact/) - Contact Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is a place where real change happens every day. From early childhood education to workforce development, our programs are creating brighter futures for individuals and families across Milwaukee. But we can't do it alone-we need your support. Whether you're an individual looking to make a one-time donation or a major
- [Results](https://ssnc-milw.org/results/) - Results We don’t treat people like numbers, but we do measure our success by them. Zero teen pregnancies and felony convictions among members of our social develop programs Learn more about our programs for teens 66% math growth by CLC students. See evaluation report 1000s have been fed by our food bank and meal programs
- [Workforce Development](https://ssnc-milw.org/workforce-development/) - Workforce Development Economic opportunity is the cornerstone of a thriving neighborhood. That's why our workforce development programs are designed to help individuals secure meaningful, stable employment that provides not only for their families but also strengthens the entire community. Through job readiness training, career coaching, and placement assistance, we are helping our neighbors build the
- [Health & Wellness](https://ssnc-milw.org/health-wellness/) - Health and Wellness At Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, we believe that good health is the foundation of a thriving community. That's why our health and wellness programs focus on providing resources that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being for people of all ages. From fitness classes that help residents stay active to mental health services

## Events

- [Community School Leadership Team (CSLT) Meeting](https://ssnc-milw.org/event/community-school-leadership-team-cslt-meeting/)
- [Community School Leadership Team (CSLT) Meeting](https://ssnc-milw.org/event/community-school-leadership-team-cslt-meeting-2/)

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