Milwaukee project focused on underserved neighborhoods
Making long-lasting impacts block by block, a project in Milwaukee is focused on underserved communities.
MILWAUKEE - Making long-lasting impacts block by block, a project in Milwaukee is focused on underserved communities.
Making changes in households starts with listening to what the residents need.
At one point, it was set to be demolished, but now, a home on 26th Street is a model for renovations, known as the Amani Training House. This home is key to revitalizing the community.
"I saw a lot of hopelessness," said Jim Gaillard, VP, Ezekiel Community Development Corporation. "In the beginning, we saw a lot of cynicism. As it went on, we saw people really embracing, believed in us."