Author: wpa-admin
Strategic Planning Input
We are doing some strategic planning for the Walker’s Point Association and want your input. Feel free to complete this form for 1 or more of the initiatives and let us know what you want us to focus on for the next year.
Get “The Club” for your car
If you have a qualifying vehicle, you can visit MPD District 2 and ask for a Club to prevent theft.
MPD will provide a free steering wheel lock to any Milwaukee resident who owns a Kia (2011 or newer) or Hyundai (2015 or newer) with proof of ownership. To receive a lock, contact any Milwaukee Police District while supplies last. 414-933-4444
Spring Clean Up
It’s been a long, cold winter so we’re encouraging people to get out of their homes and businesses to collaborate with neighbors for a common good – a cleaner city! We want Walker’sPoint to stay the vibrant, living neighborhood it is, and for residents and businesses to take pride in their neighborhood. Jane Jacobs, an activist who influenced urban studies said, “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” We’d add to that statement by saying that not only should cities be created by everyone, but kept clean by everyone, too.
DETAILS
Arrive at MobCraft Beer anytime between 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM to pick up supplies and select your area to clean up.
Head off to your area and collect anything that doesn’t belong. Find something unique? Keep it close at hand and you could win a prize.
Return to MobCraft Beer to drop off your bags, supplies and treasures.
FREE GOODIES!
MobCraft is providing a free pint for all participants 21 and older.
McDonalds is providing coupons to all participants for a free ice cream cone through May at the McDonald’s on 1st and National.
414 Flowers is providing a trio of flowers to all participants starting in May redeemable at their National Avenue pop-up.
Awards and prizes will be announced after 4:00 PM. You do not need to be present to win.
SPONSORS
#GivingFest Flash Fundraiser for WPA Scholarship
Help us Help our Youth!
The WPA will be holding a flash fundraiser in January and February to raise money for the WPA Scholarship. For every $1,000 we raise, we will award an additional scholarship.
The scholarships go to Bradley Tech graduating seniors to further their education at an institution of their choice. The recipients are selected by the Tech Alumni Association. We have been partnering with them and matching donor, Bob Feind since 2019. Mr. Feind is a local business owner and a founding member of the Walker’s Point Association. Each year, he matched the scholarship so we were able to help additional students continuing learning.
We established some key levels of giving, but every dollar helps. If you donate at the Signature Scholarship level, you have the opportunity to co-brand the scholarship.
Donate today!
Celebrate Walker’s Point: Sept. 20-27
In lieu of the 5th Street Fest this year, we are going to spread the love and host a new experience in Walker’s Point. Businesses can participate in Walker’s Point Festival Week by becoming a member of WPA, letting us know what special, promotion, event or offering they have for the community and then help get the word out about the week. If you are already a member, please send in your participation ideas to Kathy at kosowski@brothersinteriors.com (even if it is that you are open for business). If you aren’t a member, please become a member https://walkerspointassociation.org/membership/ and then send your ideas to Kathy.
Walker’s Point Business Map
Are you craving a good taco, fresh sushi or a warm pizza? Do you want to support the businesses you love and help them stay open through all of this? Here is a great map of all of the businesses in Walker’s Point that would appreciate your support. Order out, buy gift cards, spread the news on social media…do your part to keep our neighborhood thriving!
Special thanks to Dan Adams for putting this together!
COVID-19 Testing
Free COVID-19 Testing in Milwaukee
Gratis COVID-19 Pruebas in Milwaukee
Gerald L Ignace Indian Health Center
930 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Call 414-383-9526 for an appointment
COVID testing and care is by appointment only, No walk-ins. Ages 2 years old through adult. https://www.gliihc.net/
Midtown Pharmacy – S Cesar E Chavez Dr.
1000 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-336-8918
Testing available 7 days per week, symptomatic and asymptomatic. Age 5 years and older. Appointment is not required but may be scheduled at 414-336-8918. Pre-registration (optional) available at www.costsavingrx.com.
CVS – W. Forest Home Avenue
1316 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Appointment required. Register at www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing.
Walgreens – W Forest Home Ave
2410 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Appointment required. Schedule at https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing. Minimum age: 3 years. Testing available 7 days per week.
DNC 2020 Info
You can find out more information, register a venue and sign up as a vendor at Milwaukee2020.com.
AirBnB provides great information on how to Host Responsibly.
Resources
WPA serves as a resource and information hub for ALL stakeholders. The following are important resources should you need them.
Milwaukee Police Department
District One and Two Contacts:
NON-EMERGENCY | NO-EMERGENCIAS
414-933-4444
Press 9 to make sure a data point is entered into the system.
District Notifications | Avisos Para La Comisaria
(Non emergencies, a squad is NOT needed. | No-urgencias y tampoco se necesita la presencia de la policia.)
414-935-7222
mpd2@milwaukee.gov
Community Prosecution Unit
414-935-7763
Community Partners & Reference Numbers
FOR ALL CITY SERVICES:
414-286-2489
Anti-graffiti Hotline | Linea directa para reportar grafiti
414-286-8715
Anti-prostitution Unit | Linea directa para reportar prostitucion
414-935-7763
Dept. of Neighborhood Services | Dept. de servicios al vecindario
414-286-2268
Dept. of Public Works | Dept. de obras publicas
414-286-2489
Electrical Services (Street Lights, Traffic Signals, Traffic Signs and Street Signs)
24-hour Dispatcher
414-286-3015
License Division | Division de licencias
414-286-2238
Alderman’s Office | Oficina de suconcejalen el municipio
414-286-2221 (Jose Perez)
Milwaukee County Supervisor Ortiz-Velez
414-248-4269
District Two Block Watch
Travis Hope
travishope58@gmail.com
Safe & Sound
414-220-4798
Sojurner Family Peace Center Hotline
414-933-2722
