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March 2017 Dear Will, Here is your look into all the latest community happenings from Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park! LBWN's 11th Annual Executive Breakfast! Thank you for attending! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our 11th Annual Executive Breakfast! LBWN's 2017 event hosted over 200 of Milwaukee's top business, civic, and philanthropic leaders gathering to celebrate the continued stabilization and revitalization in Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods on Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at Alverno College. Attendees heard from Burnham Park and Silver City neighbors about all the amazing and beautiful things about our neighborhoods via the highlight of the program, which was a community conversation moderated by Mitch Teich of WUWM's Lake Effect program. To see photos from the event visit our Facebook Album! Thank you to our Executive Breakfast Platinum Sponsors: You can support LBWN's mission of building strong neighborhoods in Milwaukee by clicking the image below. In This Issue Executive Breakfast Mining for Silver Phobruary Winners! SOC Candidate Forum Neighbors Workshop Home Improvement Fair Silver City Clean-up & Sale Matching Grant Improved Home Contest Summer Tour of Homes Featured Home for Sale Theatre Event at SSSF Victory Garden Blitz Free Kids Art Programs Winter Farmer's Market Flags for Sale Safety Meetings City Clean-up! Home Repair Grants StartSmart Plan Your Own Business Landlord Training Vientiane Food Specials Rosie's Beauty Salon Milwaukee City ID Cards FREE Tax Preparation Tax Preparation Incentives Neighborhood Jobs Homeowner Assistance Partially Forgivable Loans LBWN E-News: Home Improvements Fair, Spring Tour of Homes, Mini... https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/email/action/print?agentId=112... 1 of 16 3/22/2017 2:01 PM

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  March 2017

Dear Will,

Here is your look into all the latest community happenings fromSilver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park!

LBWN's 11th Annual Executive Breakfast!Thank you for attending!

Thank you to everyone who was able toattend our 11th Annual ExecutiveBreakfast!

LBWN's 2017 event hosted over 200 ofMilwaukee's top business, civic, andphilanthropic leaders gathering tocelebrate the continued stabilizationand revitalization in Silver City, Burnham

Park and Layton Park neighborhoods on Thursday, March 9th,2017 at Alverno College.

Attendees heard from Burnham Park and Silver City neighborsabout all the amazing and beautiful things about ourneighborhoods via the highlight of the program, which was acommunity conversation moderated by Mitch Teich of WUWM'sLake Effect program.

To see photos from the event visit our Facebook Album!

Thank you to our Executive Breakfast Platinum Sponsors: 

You can support LBWN'smission of building strong

neighborhoods in Milwaukeeby clicking the image below.

In This IssueExecutive Breakfast

Mining for SilverPhobruary Winners!

SOC Candidate ForumNeighbors Workshop

Home Improvement FairSilver City Clean-up & Sale

Matching GrantImproved Home ContestSummer Tour of HomesFeatured Home for Sale

Theatre Event at SSSFVictory Garden Blitz

Free Kids Art ProgramsWinter Farmer's Market

Flags for SaleSafety MeetingsCity Clean-up!

Home Repair GrantsStartSmart

Plan Your Own BusinessLandlord Training

Vientiane Food SpecialsRosie's Beauty Salon

Milwaukee City ID CardsFREE Tax Preparation

Tax Preparation IncentivesNeighborhood Jobs

Homeowner AssistancePartially Forgivable Loans

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Mining for Silver Dinner and Auction!Save the Date!

Save the Date: Thursday, June 8th!LBWN's 10th AnnualMining for Silver Dinner & AuctionThursday, June 8th, 20175:30pm-8:30pmTripoli Shrine Center

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors invites you to our 10th AnnualMining for Silver Dinner & Auction! Join us for this wonderful eventto support LBWN's economic development and job creationinitiatives in Milwaukee.  Evening activities will include both asilent auction and live auction, as well as interactive games!This year's event will host over 200 of Milwaukee's area businessleaders and collaborative partners who support thestrengthening and revitalization of our Commercial Corridors inSilver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods.

 RSVP Here or visit our web-page for more details!

For questions please contact Celia Benton, LBWN EconomicDevelopment Manager at [email protected] or 414.383.9038 x2511

Phobruary in Silver City!Silver City Restaurants feature $5 Pho!

Congratulations to the Winners of the twoPhobruary challenges during this year'sPhobruary event!

Phobruary highlights 4 Thai/Laotian restaurants in the Silver CityNeighborhood - a renowned International dining destination. This year, Bamboo Restaurant, Thai Bar-B-Que, Thai Lotus andVientiane Noodle Shop (all supplied by the Asian InternationalMarket) participated by offering Pho at a special price of $5 perbowl; Monday through Friday, dine-in only.*

A special Congratulations to the winners of our Phobruarychallenges this year!  If you see them around the neighborhoodbe sure to congratulate them:

"Phon" (fun) in Silver City Challenge: Emilie, Joseph andJulie ate at all four Phobruary spots in February!  For theirefforts they received a signed Certificate of Achievementfor your great work!"What the Pho!" Challenge: Jedediah, Daniel and Tyler ateat at all four Phobruary spots in one day and received, notonly a full belly of Pho, but they also received a $25 giftcertificate to the Asian International Market AND a signedCertificate of Excellence for your incredible work andstamina!

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SOC hosts School Board Candidate Forum!A chance to hear from District 6 candidates!

Hosted by the Southside OrganizingCommittee , here's your opportunity tohear from candidates running for MPS'6th District School Board seat, ahead ofthe election on TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH!

Wednesday, March 22nd6:00pm - 8:00pm1236 S. Layton Blvd.-----Southside Organizing Committee, socio de la vecindad deLBWN, será anfitrión de un foro para los candidatos de la JuntaDirectiva de Milwaukee Public Schools 6th District, el miércoles,el 22 de marzo de 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm en 1236 S. Layton Blvd.

El Miércoles, el 22 de marzo6:00pm - 8:00pm1236 S. Layton Blvd.

Neighbors in Action Workshop Series!Make a positive chance in your neighborhood!

Interested in learning how to organizeyour neighbors to make a positivechange in your neighborhood?Thursday, May 4th6:00pm to 7:30pmBurnham Park Pavilion(entrance on 33rd and Burnham)

Come to this workshop where you willlearn best strategies on how to communicate with yourneighbors.This is part of our Neighbors in Action Workshop Series.

RSVP on our Get Involved page or call 414-385-5300.Food and drinks will be provided.-----Interesado en aprender a cómo organizar sus vecinos parahacer un cambio positivo en su vecindario?el jueves, el 4 de mayo6:00pm to 7:30pmBurnham Park Pavilion(entrance on 33rd and Burnham)

Venga a este taller donde aprenderá las mejores estrategiassobre cómo comunicarse con sus vecinos. Esto es parte denuestra Serie de Talleres de Vecinos en Acción.

Visita a nuestra pagina de Get Involved para confirmar su

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asistencia o o llamár al 414-385-5300.

Spring Home Improvement Fair!Coming next month!

Spring Home Improvement Fair!Thursday, April 20th6:00pm-7:30pmGrant School2920 W Grant St.Milwaukee, WI 53215

Thinking of starting home improvements this year? Join us onApril 20th at Grant School to learn about what resources mightbe available for your home!

Visit our Buy A Home page for more details.-----Feria de Mejoras de Casas!el Jueves, 20 de Abril6:00pm-7:30pmGrant School2920 W Grant St.Milwaukee, WI 53215

Pensando en hacer unos arreglos a su casa este año?Acompáñenos el 20 de Abril en Grant School para aprendermas sobre los recursos que estan disponibles para hacerarreglos en su casa!

Para más detalles visite a nuestra página de Buy A Home.

Silver City Clean-up & Rummage Sale!Join neighbors to clean up Silver City!

Join your neighbors for the Silver CityNeighborhood Cleanup and RummageSale on April 22nd!

This event is part of the MilwaukeeRiverkeeper's 22nd Annual Spring RiverCleanup.  Help Cleanup Litter! Glovesand trash bags provided.  Discard yourBulky Garbage!

A dumpster will be available on the corner of 31st and WMadison St.

Have a Rummage Sale. Get rid of any unwanted items with arummage sale!

Meet at 32nd and W Madison St9:00am-12:00pm - Cleanup10:00am-4:00pm - Rummage Sales

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Visit our Get Involved page  for more details.-----Limpieza del vecindario de Silver City y "Venta de Garaje"(Rummage Sale)

Únete a tus vecinos para la limpieza del vecindario de Silver Cityy Venta el 22 de abril! Este evento es parte de la 22 ª limpiezaanual del río de Milwaukee Riverkeeper para la primavera.

¡Ayuda a recoger la basura! Se proporcionan guantes y bolsasde basura.  ¡Deseche su basura voluminosa! Un contenedorestará disponible en la esquina de la calle 31 y W Madison. Tenga una venta de garajes. ¡Deshágase de todos los artículosno deseados con una venta de garajes!

Nos juntamos en la 32 y W Madison St9:00am-12:00pm - Limpieza10:00am-4:00pm - Ventas de Garajes

Para más detalles visite a  nuestra página de Get Involved.

Home Improvement Matching Grants!Start thinking about your Spring projects

S1,000 Home Improvement MatchingGrantsHomeowners and property owners livingin Silver City, Burnham Park and LaytonPark are be eligible to apply formatching grants! These grants areavailable for owners of all incomes and

can be used for exterior repairs that are visible from thesidewalk.

For more details visit our Home Improvements page or contactCinthia Hernandez, LBWN Housing Outreach Manager [email protected] or 414-944-6007

Thank you to the Zilber Family Foundation for your support on thisinitiative!-----$1000 Becas de ReembolsoDueños de casas y propietarios que viven en Silver City,Burnham Park, o Layton Park son elegibles para becas dereembolso! Estas becas son disponibles para dueños decualquier ingreso para proyectos al exterior de su casa que sepuedan ver desde la acera.Para más detalles visita a nuestra página de HomeImprovements o contacte a Cinthia Hernandez, Gerente deRecursos de Vivienda en [email protected] o 414-944-6007.

Gracias al patrocinador para esta iniciativa, the Zilber FamilyFoundation.

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Most Improved Home Contest!Sponsored by Tri City National Bank

Enroll in this year's annual MostImproved Contest!

Winners will take home excellent prizes,including a first place prize of $1,000!Additionally, the first 20 participants tocomplete their projects will receive a

$50 rebate! The contest closes on September 30th. All projectsmust be completed and staff at LBWN notified by this date tocontinue your enrollment in the competition.

Visit our Home Improvements page for more details.-----Regístrese en la competición de la casa mas mejorada del2017!

Ganadores se llevaran premios excelentes, incluyendo $1,000para el primer lugar! Adicionalmente, los primeros 20participantes que completen su proyecto recibirán unreembolso de $50! El concurso ciera el 30 de Septiembre. Todoslos proyectos deben de ser completados y LBWN notificado poresta fecha para seguir su participación en la competición.

Paramás detalles visite a nuestra página de HomeImprovements.

Summer Tour of Homes!Sponsored by Johnson Bank!

Summer Tour of HomesSaturday, May 20th10:00am-12:30pmUrban Ecology Center(3700 W. Pierce St.)

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors offersFREE tours of homes for sale in the Silver City, Burnham Park, andLayton Park neighborhoods. On the tours, homebuyers learnabout homebuying resources including $20,000 forgivable loans,mortgage options, homeownership education and more! Wewill also tour many of the attractions that make ourneighborhood an ideal place to buy a home includinghigh-achieving schools, parks and recreation, internationaldining, and more!

For more details visit our Buy A Home page!

Thank you to our Summer Tour of Homes Sponsor:

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Featured Home for Sale!Located in Silver City Neighborhood!

1812 S. 29th St.Milwaukee, WI 53215$55,000

Located in the Burnham ParkNeighborhood, this bungalow features 3bedrooms, 2 baths, and a partially

finished basement. The home features updates on the upperlevel as well. Within walking distance to international groceryand dining options, parks, high achieving schools, faith-basedinstitutions, and a vibrant community garden.

For more details visit our Buy A Home page.

"Catherine of Siena, A Woman for Our Times"!Sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis!

Saturday, April 110:00 a.m.1501 South Layton Blvd., Milwaukee(27th St. and Greenfield Ave.)

For theatergoers seeking a first-classperformance with heart and soul, the

School Sisters of St. Francis proudly present "Catherine of Siena, AWoman for Our Times," on Saturday, April 1, at 10 a.m. in St.Joseph Center, 1501 South Layton Blvd., Milwaukee (29th St. andGreenfield Ave.). This unforgettable one-woman play has hadhundreds of showings throughout the world.

For more details visit our Events Page .

The Greater Milwaukee Victory Garden Blitz!$50 garden beds!

Want to get a garden growing in yourbackyard?

May 13-27 Victory Garden InitiativeVolunteers will install hundreds ofraised-bed gardens in just aboutanywhere you can imagine! TIN

Residents (Boundaries - 24th street to 31st street between ScottStreet and Pierce st) get a special discounted rate of just $50 per

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garden!

Deadline is April 22nd!

Contact Cinthia Hernandez at 414-944-6007 or  [email protected] see if you qualify!

For more details visit our Events Page.

AWE Free Arts Programs for Kids!Sessions in Spring!

Free Arts Programs for KidsSaturdaysApril 1, 8, 15, 222:30-4:00pmMilwaukee Public LibraryZablocki Branch

The Truck Studio is drop-in art program designed for children ingrades K5-5, although older siblings are welcome. Each visitbegins with an A.W.E. artist reading aloud a story or two andthen discussing the book or illustrator. Participants will then workon imaginative art activities relevant to the book or artistictheme for the day. This is a great opportunity to be creative, trynew techniques and have fun expressing your artistic point ofview. Everyone gets to take home their creations!

For more information, visit awe-inc.org  or call 414-933-3877.

Winter Farmers Market!Great variety throughout the Winter season!

Winter Farmers Market in theneighborhood!Every SaturdayNovember 5th through April 8thMitchell Park Domes - GreenhouseAnnex524 S. Layton Blvd. 

The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market is back in season. Visit theGreenhouse Annex at the Domes every Saturday through April 8for fresh, local produce. 

For more details visit our events page.-----¡Mercado Agrícola del Invierno en el vecindario!Cada Sábado5 de noviembre del 8 de abrilMitchell Park Domes - Greenhouse Annex524 S. Layton Blvd.

Está de regreso el Mercado agrícola del invierno en Milwaukee.Visite el invernadero al lado de los Domos cada sábado hastael 8 de abril por comida fresca de la región.

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Para más detalles visite a nuestra página de eventos.

Historic Layton Blvd. Flags for Sale!No reservations! First come, first served! (Limited supply) 

$5 flag kits on sale NOW! 

Show off that you love where you live! For $5, get the flag, mounting bracket,5-foot wooden pole and aneighborhood history. 

Stop in at LBWN offices (28th & Lapham)or contact Brianna to purchase yourflag at another time!

Get it while you can!  

  Banderas en venta para el distrito histórico "Layton Boulevard"¡Compra la suya hoy por solo $5! ¡Muestra que ama donde vive!  Las banderas cuestan $5 yincluyen un soporte de montaje, un poste de madera y unahistoria del vecindario. 

Venga a las oficinas de LBWN (en la 28 y Lapham) contacte aBrianna para poner otra hora.

¡No esperes!

Upcoming Community Safety MeetingsPromote safety and share your feedback with elected officials

MPD District 2 Safety MeetingApril 19th| 6:00-7:00pmMay 17th | 6:00-7:00pmJune 21st | 6:00-7:00pmSt. Joseph Hall1501 S. Layton Blvd.(Enter from 29th and Orchard St.)

   Join your neighbors and the Milwaukee Police Department atthis monthly meeting to share your ideas and learn how we canall work together to promote community safety in theneighborhood. Visit the LBWN website for a complete schedule and to learnabout other ways you can get involved in the neighborhood. -----Reuniónes19 de abril| 6:00-7:00pm17 de mayo | 6:00-7:00pm21 de junio | 6:00-7:00pm

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St. Joseph Hall1501 S. Layton Blvd.(Entra del 29th y Orchard St.) 

Únase a sus vecinos y el Distrito 2 de la Policia de Milwaukeepara compartir sus ideas y aprender como podemos trabajarjuntos para promover la seguridad en nuestro vecindario. Másdetalles en www.lbwn.org/getinvolved. (Meeting in English with translation to Spanish/Reunión será eningles con traducción al español).

2017 City Clean-up!Resources to clean up your neighborhood!

The Department of Public Works aretaking reservations for neighborhoodcleanup boxes!

Reservations may be made by calling 414-286-3345.

The 2017 program will place up to 13 boxeseach Saturday from April 22nd through July 29th. Boxes will beplaced between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and picked upafter 4:00 p.m. the same day to deter illegal dumping and tomaximize the use of the boxes by clean-up organizers.The following criteria will be used to screen callers requestingclean up boxes:

Requestors must organize a neighborhood clean-up priorto reserving a boxBoxes are only placed on accessible street corners, not onvacant lots or parking surfacesBoxes are not placed for businesses, schools or churchesBoxes will not be relocated once placed, and they will beremoved if neighbors complainReservations are limited to 2 boxes per weekend (out ofmaximum 13 boxes)Organizers may only reserve boxes once every eightweeks

The following items are not to be placed in clean up boxes:

Construction and building material, TVs, electronics &appliances, tires, tree limbsLeaves or grass. These items should instead be taken tothe city's drop-off centers for proper recycling orcompostingRecyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles, steeland aluminum cans). These items should instead be takento the drop-off centers for proper recyclingHazardous Waste (paint thinner, pesticides, used motor oil,etc). These items should instead be taken to one of the

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three Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictHousehold Hazardous Waste sites. Information regardinglocations and hours is located onlineat mmsd.com/household-hazardous-waste 

Neighborhood groups are encouraged to use these containersto clean up and beautify their communities. Residents whowitness private contractors illegally dumping items into cleanupboxes should contact the Police Department at thenon-emergency number (414-933-4444)

Revitalize MilwaukeeHome Repairs for income-eligible individuals

Free Home Repairs from Revitalize MKERevitalize Milwaukee (formerlyRebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee- RTGM) offers free home repairs forincome-eligible seniors, veterans, andindividuals with disabilities. 

Improvements focus on accessibility repairs that allowhomeowners to remain in their homes for years to come.Revitalize Milwaukee also works to address health, safety andemergency repairs in the home.  Visit the our Home Improvements page for more information.

Resources to help you start your own business!Online tool to help you get started

StartSmartThe City of Milwaukee's "StartSmartMilwaukee" is now available in Englishand Spanish!

StartSmart is an online tool that tellsentrepreneurs what City and State

permits and licenses are needed to open a business inMilwaukee.

Check out http://city.milwaukee.gov/StartSmart#.WEb3JdIrLIUfor more information.-----¡La Ciudad de Milwaukee's "StartSmart Milwaukee" ahora estadisponible en español!

StartSmart es un "online tool" que dice a los empresarios quelicencias y permisos se necesita para abrir un negocio enMilwaukee.

Visite http://city.milwaukee.gov/StartSmart#.WEb3JdIrLIU paramás información.

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Start planning for your own business today WWBIC offering resources to neighborhood entrepreneurs

Wisconsin Women's Business InitiativeCorporation (WWBIC) works with bothwomen and men by offering relevantbusiness classes, business loans up to$250,000, assistance with your personalfinancial management, and

connections to people who can make things happen. Development courses are available in Spanish and English. 

For more business resources contact Celia Benton, LBWNEconomic Development Manager, at [email protected] or visit ourBusiness Resource page.-----Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation(WWBIC) trabaja con mujeres y hombres, ofreciendo clases denegocio relevantes, préstamos comerciales de hasta $ 250.000,ayuda con su gestión financiera personal, y las conexiones a laspersonas que pueden hacer que las cosas sucedan.

Cursos de desarrollo están disponibles en Español y en Ingles.

Para más informació sobre recursos póngase en contacto conCelia Benton, LBWN Gerente de Desarrollo Económico, [email protected] o visite nuestra página de Recursos deNegocios.

FREE Landlord Training ClassLearn how to become a more effective landlord

The City of Milwaukee Department ofNeighborhood Services offers freetraining for landlords to learn the skillsthey need to effectively manage their

rental properties. Advance registration is required by calling414.286.2954 or via email.

Landlord Training Class (in English)Wednesday, March 22nd | 8:30am-3:00pmWednesday, March 29th | 8:30am-3:00pmWater Tower - 4001 S. 6th St. on the 3rd floor(3r piso, en la calle 6 y Howard)orWednesday, April 19th | 1:00-7:30pmMill Road Library: Community Room6431 N 76th St. Milwaukee, WI-----Clases de Entrenamiento de Propietarios (En Ingles) La Ciudad de Milwaukee ofrece entrenamiento gratuito parapropietarios para aprender cómo manejar sus propiedades dealquiler efectivamente. Se requiere la registración avanzada alllamar 414.286.2954 o por correo electronico.

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Vientiane Noodle Shop SpecialsnThai Food Specials for April

Vientiane Noodle Shop Specials

Vientiane Noodle Shop is now offeringlunch specials starting at $5.99, Mondaythrough Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Theyare also offering 10% off fish dishes nowthrough the end of lent. Visit them at3422 W. National Avenue.    

For details on many neighborhood restaurants please visit theLBWN Restaurants page. 

Rosie's Beauty Salon is Open!In the Silver City Neighborhood!

New Salon opens in Silver City! Rosie's Beauty Salon, located at 3111 W.National Avenue, is offering twospecials:

- 10% discount on men's and children'shaircuts.- 20% discount on women's coloring services.- Special valid Mondays and Tuesday only.

Visit them Monday through Friday, 10-7pm and Saturday 9am to7pm. Call 414-732-9837 to make an appointment - be sure tomention this promotion!----- Rosie's Beauty Salon Esta Abierto!

Rosie's Beauty Salon esta ubicado por 3111 W. National Avenue.Tienen dos ofretas ahora!:

- 10% de descuento en servicios de cortes para hombres yniños*- 20% de descuento en cualquier servicio de color para mujeres*- La promocion es valida solo lunes y martes

Visitanlos lunes a viernes de 10:00 AM a 07:00 PM sábado de09:00 AM a 7:00 PM. Llama al 414-732-9837 para hacer una sita -Aseguarate de mencional esta promocion!

For more details visit their facebook page! 

City of Milwaukee ID Cards!Available for Milwaukee residents!

ID cards available for City of MilwaukeeResidents!

Learn more about how to apply for aMunicipal ID card at:

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www.milwaukee.gov/ID 

Free Tax PreparationAt Journey House in Clarke Square

FREE Income Tax Preparation*Monday & Wednesday: 1:00pm - 8:00pmFriday: 9:00am - 2:00pm | Saturday:9:00am - 3:00pmOnly operatesJanuary 27 - March 25, 2017

Journey House2110 W. Scott Street

*FREE VITA tax preparation service is only available if last yearyour household earned less thank $56,000 annually.    For more details visit the LBWN Events page.

Tax Preparation IncentivesFor Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighbors!

The neighborhood-based JacksonHewitt Tax Service is offering $50 giftcards and express refund advances at

0% with no credit check.

Stop in to their location at 3416 W. National Avenue, call414-446-2288, or email [email protected] for moreinformation.

Neighborhood Job Postings Cut down your commute by working in the neighborhood

There are a number of recent jobpostings at neighborhood employers aswell as with various community partnersthroughout Milwaukee. Visit www.lbwn.org/jobs to view all jobsdetailed in the list below. If you havejob postings in Layton Boulevard West,email them to [email protected].

 

Neighborhood Jobs

Cristo ReyCommunity Care, Inc.Cristo Rey JesuitElysian Hair StudioEscuela VerdeSchool Sisters of St. FrancisTiny Green TreesThe Urban Ecology Center

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Wisconsin Bike Fed

Jobs with Community Partners

ACTS HousingBoys and Girls Club of Greater MilwaukeeFocus on EnergyGreater Milwaukee FoundationGruber LawHelios Solar WorksImpact SevenLakeside ManufacturingMilwaukee BrewersPotawatomi Hotel & CasinoRevitalize MilwaukeeSchools that Can Milwaukee, Inc.Sixteenth Street Community CenterWWBIC

Homeowner AssistanceForeclosure Assistance and other resources available!

Are you a homeowner and are lookingfor support

LBWN partner, Housing Resources, Inc.provides services for home owners thathelp you keep your home and learn to

increase the value of your investment.

Services include:

Tool Loan ProgramMinor Home RepairProperty Tax Assistance"I bought a house! Now what?" WorkshopPost Purchase Support

For more details visit their website:http://hri-wi.org/home-owners/

Partially Forgivable Loans For Emergency & Essential Home Repairs

The City of Milwaukee STRONG HomesLoan Program offers loans of up to$20,000 to owner occupants of 1-4family properties throughout the City of

Milwaukee on a first come, first served basis. Technicalassistance will be provided to homeowners under the programto assist with rehabilitation projects. For more details visit the LBWN Home Improvements page.

Mortgage Check-Up Assistance

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Refinance, lower your interest rate and monthly paymentIf you are looking to lower yourmortgage payment, review refinanceor modification options, or help saveyour home from foreclosure, there isgreat news for you. Local non-profithomeownership specialists areavailable to provide information on a

borrower's options when adjusting a mortgage or when facingforeclosure. All assistance is confidential and provided to youFREE of charge. For more information or to get connected,contact Cinthia at [email protected] or 414.944.6007 or visitwww.lbwn.org/mortgage-assistance.  Click here for Take Root Milwaukee's information on "Steps toTake if You're Facing Foreclosure."

Sincerely, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is a non-profit communitydevelopment organization dedicated to revitalizing Milwaukee'sSilver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park neighborhoods.  Formore information on us and the many projects we are involvedwith please visit www.lbwn.org.

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors | 1545 S. Layton Boulevard | Milwaukee | WI | 53215

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