Making Connections Milwaukee (MCM)
connects residents to the economic, spiritual and educational
resources that allows them to take control over their own
destiny, gain a prosperous quality of life; and demonstrate
personal and community pride.
(MCM
Mission statement developed by MCM residents in May of 2004).
Making Connections Milwaukee is about partnerships that,
over time, will lead to positive, long-term results for
families living in a targeted central city community in
Milwaukee. About 30,000 people live in this 1.85 square mile
area bounded by 24th Street to 47th Street and Center Street
to Highland Boulevard.
MCM is an Annie
E. Casey Foundation initiative founded on the premise that
children do better when they have support from strong families
and that strong families are the product of neighborhoods that
offer economic opportunities, vibrant social networks and
responsive services and support.
There are seven strategies of the Making Connections
Milwaukee initiative:
Asset Building
Community Schools
School Readiness
Child Safety
Neighborhood Workforce Development
Resident Leadership
Washington Park Partners
As the lead Asset Building Strategy Partner for MCM, UEDA
is committed to bridging the gap between residents and the
variety of services currently available in our market.
The Asset Builders Council is a committee of the Asset
Building Strategy of Making Connections Milwaukee. Members are
MCM residents and have volunteered their time to assist and
guide UEDA with the strategy.
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