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

October, 2022

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/10/26/milwaukee-pastor-works-improve-neighborhoods-connect-people/8170508001/

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

December, 2020

https://www.tmj4.com/news/coronavirus/milwaukee-foundation-gives-away-millions-to-help-local-groups-challenged-during-pandemic

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

November, 2020

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/reclaiming-the-block-local-group-tackling-milwaukee-african-american-quality-of-life-one-house-at-a-time

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

November, 2019

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/my-block-rebuilding-the-north-side-with-full-time-neighbors

Bridge Builders work to transform neighborhoods across Milwaukee

August, 2019

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/bridge-builders-work-to-transform-neighborhoods-across-milwaukee