ELEVATING COMMUNITY VOICES INTO ACTION
by investing $150,000 in support of residents to ensure that the Sherman Park
Community is a Thriving Community.
THIS IS OUR STORY, OUR HISTORY, AND OUR FUTURE
A future built on a series of shared experiences, at times rich and rooted in our values, at times painful, trying, and even violent.Â
But, we have emerged from these challenges hopeful –
determined to redefine Sherman Park on our terms
and in our terms starting with these
THREE HIGH-IMPACT
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY:
But, we have emerged from these challenges hopeful -determined to redefine Sherman Park on our terms and in our terms starting with these
THREE HIGH-IMPACT
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY:
YOUTH
It is true that Sherman Park has a long, storied history to celebrate, to learn from, and to build upon. But, we must safeguard our most valuable resource, our young people, by empowering their voices, passing down our institutional knowledge, and cultivating within them a sense of self-respect and communal pride, so that the legacy of Sherman Park can be carried into the future.
IDEAS FROM THE COMMUNITY
- Paid employment opportunities for youth that provide networking opportunities and skills training, increasing the chances of ongoing employment.
- Mentorship programs connected to professional fields.
- Youth development programs that include workshops in life skills, growth mindsets, and confidence building.
- Training on trauma for youth allies and youth leaders.
- STEM programs that provide a pathway to careers in technology.
WITH A MEDIAN AGE OF 29 YEARS OLD,
SHERMAN PARK IS A YOUNG COMMUNITY:
Investing in our youth is honoring our past, enriching
our present, and protecting our future.
HOUSING
Over the years, redlining, eminent domain, and predatory lending, coupled with a lack of access, education, and transparency have left many members of our community stuck without the resources to make and maintain a home of their own.
IDEAS FROM THE COMMUNITY
- Access to low-interest loans.
- A list of reliable contractors.
- Rent-to-own programs with a proven track record of successfully helping people purchase the homes they live in.
- Credit repair programs to increase homeownership.
Every resident should have the opportunity to own a home
and own a piece of Sherman Park.
Employment
Emergent technologies, market trends, and political policies have dramatically changed the job market over the past few decades. These changes, combined with over-policing and other social barriers, have restricted employment opportunities for residents of Sherman Park more than anywhere else in the entire country.
IDEAS FROM THE COMMUNITY
- High school job shadowing program.
- Job/internship program in trades.
- STEM Training: Tech/Coding program.
- Employment stipends for young people to work as apprentices, receiving mentorship and training from local entrepreneurs.
Making gainful employment accessible to every resident of
Sherman Park, regardless of background or history, will
reduce poverty, increase homeownership, limit interaction
with law enforcement, and bring prosperity to our community.
“More Public Schools”
“Business Opportunities”
“Less Boarded Windows”
“Our Youth”
“Better Schools”
AND TURNED THEM INTO ACTIONS
BUT WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED…
Our Advisory Council will continue to meet throughout the year ensuring that grants and assistance are dispersed in an effective, high-impact way.
Be on the lookout for our neighborhood fellows who will be reaching out to our community, listening to our concerns, and keeping us up to date on the progress we’re making.Â
“Program the Parks”
“Boys and Girls Club”
“Sherman Phoenix”
FINAL FILM
Advisory Council
Farina Brooks, Resident
Camille Mays, Resident
Deonte Lewis, Boys and Girls Club
Nichole Gladney, Ascension St. Joe’s Campus
Jacarrie Carr, Business Owner
Wendy Hamilton, Resident
Timothy Scott, Resident/Business Owner
Jackie Smith, Resident
Marlon Pernell, County of Milwaukee
Our Community Contributors
Terrence Acquah
Alexis Brooks
Amari Bell
Angela Mallett
Annie Woodward
Ariam Kesete
Beatrice Baker
Becca Mader
Bishop Walter Harvey
Breanna Eisner
Bunny Booker
Camille Mays
Cheri Fuqua
Claudia Scholl
Danae Davis
Darlene Williams
Darlene C. Russell
Darnell Lark Jr.
David Muhammed
Deborah Ford-Lewis
Deonte Lewis
Diego Rivera
Dijon Thompson Lark
Dr. Howard Fuller
Elijah Sebastian
Elizabeth Banks
Ellen Gilligan
Emaje Calvin
Evan Reed
Evan Goyke
Fantasia Johnson
Farina Brooks
Feaesia Martin
Gabriel Taylor
Gayle Wray
Glenn Reinle
Hannah Robinson
Jacarri carr
Jackie Smith
Janel Hines
Jatara Paschall’glover
Jeannie Fenceroy
Jennifer Potts
Jennifer Potts
Jeremiah Thompson
Jermaine Alexander
Joyce L. Williams
Karen Stokes
Kay Koneazny
Keaira Linyard
Kent Mayfield
Kevin Hensen
Khalif Rainey
Laura Glawe
Laura Johnson
Lorna Dilley
Lular Hughes
Mabel Lamb
Marcus Smith
Marcus White
Marianne Robbins
Meriah Jackson
Montania Thompson
Nadiyah Johnson
Nicole Brookshire
Nicole Gladney
Pa Sponcia
Pat Ruttum
Rodney Bowman
Sarah Robinson
Shakela Scott
Shannon King
Sierra Starner-Heron
Syeeda Tatud-Hensen
Theresa Scott
Timothy Scott
Tina Payne
Tom Keppeler
Tremerell Robinson
Trena Bond
Vaun Mayes
Wendy Hamilton
William Coleman
Yinka Adedokvn
Nidyah
Jeremiah
Joann Sabir
Stormie Walker
Ascension St. Joe’s Campus
Mary Ryan Boys and Girls Club
Parklawn Assembly of God
Reynold’s Pasty Shop
