Partners

Our partners provide funding, supplies, expertise and volunteers that are essential to our mission

Program Partners

Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods (RON)

Founded in 2013, Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods (RON) is a coalition of eleven neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations, City of Milwaukee partners, housing agencies and other stakeholders with the mission to improve the quality of housing in Milwaukee through data-informed, resident-engaged strategies and actions.

RON envisions equitable, healthy neighborhoods of choice and opportunity for all residents. The coalition’s work is unique in that it is based on the data and experience of neighborhood groups implementing housing surveys. These hands-on, parcel-based assessments provide real-time data on housing conditions and the opportunity to take direct action with property owners.

Neighborhoods using surveys are better able to direct technical assistance and financial support to those who need it most. These neighborhoods are also better able to inform and coordinate with City of Milwaukee resources, address nuisance properties, hold landlords accountable, and advocate for improvements based on neighborhood evidence.

Achieve MKE (a program of Norris, Inc.)

Achieve MKE empowers youth and young adults by amplifying their voices, supporting their education and career goals, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Achieve MKE champions system change and fosters lasting community connections that drive positive, lifelong outcomes. They meet youth ages 15-25 where they are and walk alongside them, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Achieve MKE operates in a reclaimed Light House on N. 38th St.

Learn more about Achieve MKE at the Norris Foundation website.

Targeted Investment Neighborhood

Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) works with City departments, community-based agencies, financial institutions, developers, local foundations, and most importantly, residents, to improve Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. TINs sustain and increase owner-occupancy, provide high quality affordable rental housing, strengthen property values, and improve neighborhood physical appearance and quality of life. TINs focus resources for 3 years on a small area, generally 6 to 12 city blocks.

In the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood, the 12 city block TIN boundaries are North 39th St. to 41st St. and Congress St. to Hampton Ave and Bridge Builders is the organization partner for this neighborhood.