In the news

Since we launched in 2019, we’ve gotten some great local media coverage. We’re especially thankful to the WTMJ4 news team and their interest in our work. Check out some stories below. If you would like to interview Kurt Owens please email kurt@bridgebuildersmke.org.

Jerry Gainer in the news
Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods launches annual survey to document housing conditions

April, 2026

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

2026 Unity Awards Profile: Kurt Owens

February, 2026

Milwaukee Magazine

2025 MANDI Awards: Trailblazer Award

August, 2025

MANDI Awards

Milwaukee man on a mission to reduce gun deaths through education and empathy

May, 2025

Spectrum News One

He carried a gun as a teen, protecting a Milwaukee drug dealer. Today, he teaches gun safety.

December, 2023

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Podcast interview: The 411 Live with Beverly Taylor

October, 2023

411 Podcast

Is demolition enough to revive blighted Milwaukee neighborhoods? Local non-profit reacts

September, 2023

TMJ4 News

Spearheading homeownership: Bridge Builders transforming neighborhoods in Milwaukee

August, 2023

Spectrum News One

Milwaukee pastor used to be a drug dealer. Now, he’s trying to transform neighborhoods one block at a time.

October, 2022

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee foundation gives away millions to help local groups challenged during pandemic

December, 2020

WTMJ4 News

Reclaiming the block: Local group tackling Milwaukee African American quality of life one house at a time

November, 2020

WTMJ4 News

My Block: Rebuilding the north side with ‘full-time neighbors’

November, 2019

WTMJ4 News

Bridge Builders work to transform neighborhoods across Milwaukee

August, 2019

WTMJ4 News