"The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change the world". - James Baldwin
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Happy National Volunteer Month! This month could not have come at a better time! As we enter April, our team has been able to take a minute to reflect on the past 3 months and we are so very grateful for your continued support and your dedication to making meaningful change. We encourage you to stay involved, as we have many cool opportunities and ways that you can support our dynamic programming as we approach Spring and Summer!
Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture (SHBA) kicks off on May 15th and we are in need of SHBA volunteers. You will learn more from Ruthanna, Urban's Triage's Agriculture Program Lead on how you can help in the video below! Supporting Healthy Black Youth (SHBY) starts the first week of May in Milwaukee and our Co-Conspirators Workgroup kicks off in Madison on June 2nd!
Last week, we shared some exciting news regarding our Rental Support program that will allow us to continue to help many more families and individuals facing housing insecurity. Check out the rest of our newsletter for more updates.
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8.9 Million Additional Funds Allocated to Urban Triage to Distribute in Rental Support |
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MADISON, WI (March 31, 2022) — Urban Triage, Inc. is pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded additional rental support funds in the amount of $8,955,247.00. The additional funds will support residents within Dane County who reside outside of the City of Madison.
In July of 2021, Urban Triage (UT) acquired the 2nd largest contract with Dane County Human Services for $12, 382,949.00 to provide rental support to residents outside the City of Madison. Urban Triage established a stigma-free program with a customer care center, in-person support, and on-line chats. Read more below!
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Our 1st Cohort of Supporting Healthy Black Families (SHBF) Master Course has kicked off!
Our first ever SHBF Master Course which is designed for graduates of the initial SHBF courses, has had a very successful start! Our Master Course has consists of 33 participants and is already entering it's 3rd week!
Since our initial cohorts, we have added a lot to our curriculum--including additional distinctions, neuroscience, and somatic work. Workgroups meet 2X for six weeks---Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-8 PM.
If you are interested in joining future cohorts, please email SHBF@urbantriage.org.
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Supporting Healthy Black Youth (SHBY) Workgroup in Milwaukee!
Urban Triage partners with Wolf Studios MKE to bring you Supporting Healthy Black Youth (SHBY), a transformative workgroup that provides youth with the tools, skills, and space to explore their character, feelings, motives, and desires through creative arts such as hip hop, creative writing, photography, videography, in addition to trauma recovery as well as his story.
SHBY is designed for youth ages 13-19. We are looking for 7 more participants. Youth will receive a weekly stipend and wraparound support. Must be a Milwaukee resident, and workgroups are held in person.
SHBY starts Monday, April 25th, 2022!
Applications close Monday, April 18th. Apply today!
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Supporting Healthy Black Youth (SHBY) Workgroup Needs
Please consider donating supplies, materials, and/or gift cards to support the youth.
- Cameras
- Canvases
- Paint
- Brushes
- Journals
- Pens
- Paint
- Folders
- Gift cards for food & clothes
- Snacks
- Water bottles
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Our second Cohort of Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture (SHBA) starts 5/14/2022! |
Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture (SHBA) inspires Black families to create space for family bonding, building analysis, and engaging with agriculture while supporting their local community.
Participants will leave the program ready to break ground in their backyards, from gardening basics to advanced techniques. Our programming has expanded to include Farm Business Development to support new and existing Black farmers to improve their farm businesses.
Sign up now! Application closes on 5/11/2022!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers will work directly with Urban Triage's Agriculture Program Leads and participants, assisting in garden maintenance and carrying out curriculum. Give yourself another opportunity to spend some time outside this summer and sign up below!
Volunteering starts 05/02/2022!
Come grow with us!🌱
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Our Co-Conspirator Workgroup Cohort 6 starts Thursday, June 2nd!
Our Co-Conspirator Workgroup is designed to change the way non-Black people think, speak, and act as it relates to Black lives. Our methodology gives participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate for self, family, and Black Lives.
It is an interpersonal--Anti-racism inward job. This is NOT diversity and inclusion training. This is trauma recovery; this is paradigm-shifting; this is building analysis of the depth and breadth of white supremacist racism while identifying how it shows up in all people and in all people's activities.
Graduates of our workgroup transform their personal lives and relationships with their families and communities while learning how to show up and show out for Black lives.
Change your relationship with yourself and change the world. Join now!
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Bring the expertise of Urban Triage, Inc. to your organization! |
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We offer effective leadership strategies and training regarding deep diversity, equity, and social justice issues that are delivered in a series of sessions with time for application in between each period. This includes; Keynote, workshops, change management, program development, program implementation and personnel development.
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Urban Triage continues to lead the way in housing sustainability. We are bridge builders--starting with building bridges to resources and the necessities of life for the most vulnerable.
“In times of crisis, the wise build bridges while the foolish build barriers.”
-Black Panther
If you know someone unhoused or facing housing insecurity, we got their back. We offer in-person, chat support, and Customer Care Center hours.
Click below for more information and to apply for support.
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We are excited to welcome Meagan Baldwin *she/they pronouns* to Urban Triage as our Agriculture Support Specialist! Meagan is a former scientist, now dedicated botany enthusiast. They were a stay at home parent to two children, ages 8 and 7 years old. Meagan was born and raised in Green Bay, WI, graduating from UW-Green Bay with a bachelors degree in biology and a minor in environmental science. Meagan has been in the Madison area for over 10 years now. In their free time, Meagan enjoys dancing, hiking, gardening, and watching plants grow.
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Meet Charnice Anderson, our new Program Support Specialist! Charnice is a mother of three amazing children, one son and two daughters. She is currently working towards earning her human services degree at Madison college.
Charnice joins us with a background in human resources, customer services, and caregiving. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and spending time with my children. We are so happy to have Charnice and her many talents to our organization!
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Please welcome Tiara Smith, who joins us in the role of Phone Support Specialist. It's a big career change for Tiara, who was in childcare for the last 2 years. Tiara is a mother to a soon-to-be 4 year old little girl. Tiara graduated in 2016 from Deforest High School and moved to Madison in 2013. Tiara absolutely loves to travel and meet new people! We are excited to welcome Tiara to our team! |
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Meet Sharmecia, Program Manager- Rental Assistance
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We want to celebrate Sharmecia Brown, Urban Triage's Program Manager for Rental Assistance! Sharmecia has lived in Madison for over 30 years now and has worn many different hats throughout her life, including; Mother, step-mother, grandmother, and last but not least, caretaker. She wears each hat proudly and unapologetically; putting her all into every role sympathetically and wholeheartedly.
All of her experiences have led her to where she is today, as Program Manager. She has discovered her calling at Urban Triage and we thrilled to have Sharmecia's passion and leadership skills!
We appreciate you. We see you. We love you, Shar!
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Meet Addie, Administration Assistant Intern!
We want to send a huge shout-out to Addie, Urban Triage's Administration Assistant Intern! Addie is such an amazing addition to the Southside office! Addie jumps on opportunities to handle new tasks, and has helped the Administration team complete a number of things including; file organization, review of rental support applications, and most recently helping support our Homeless Outreach efforts (which she loves to do now). Everyday, Addie shows up ready to help in whatever way she can!
Thank you, Addie!
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Cedric Johnson
Vice-President
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Diondray J. Premo
Treasurer
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Kayla Conklin
Board Member
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Alex Lindenmeyer
Board Member
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Jessica Snyder
Advisory Board
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Cedric Johnson is the Community Relations Manager with Madison Gas & Electric. He works specifically with diverse communities to ensure inclusive and fair access to services and products, in addition to overseeing strategic partnerships.
Cedric serves as Vice President for Urban Triage's Board of Directors. We are so grateful for his dedication to carrying out the vision, mission and values of Urban Triage!
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UJAMAA Black Business Days
1233 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719-2250, United States
Support local and black-owned businesses under 1 Roof right here in Madison, Wisconsin.
For more details please inbox UJAMAA Business Network on Facebook.
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OFS CareerScape Counseling assists young adults (17-24) who need support with exploring career options, preparing for employment, and taking next steps towards achieving their career goals. CareerScape staff help participants identify their interests, assist with skill-building, and continue to provide support as they embark on their career journey. |
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Financial assistance to homeowners impacted by the coronavirus pandemic is now available through the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners (WHH) program! |
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You may qualify if you meet all of the following:
- Homeowner whose primary residence is a single-family home, condominium, owner-occupied 2- to 4-unit properties, or a manufactured home (permanently affixed and taxed as real property
- Household income is at or below 100% Area Median Income
- Experienced a qualified hardship after January 21, 2020
Application is live and open on a first-come, first-served basis at homeownerhelp.wi.gov. To get additional information and assistance, call 1-855-2-HOME-WI (4663-94). Application portal and call center are available in Spanish, Hmong, and Somali in addition to English.
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United Way of Dane County Micro-Investment Application is Now Open |
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United Way of Dane County’s Community Engagement Committee (CEC) is pleased to announce the availability of $25,000 in grant funding, made available through our 2022 Micro-Investment Grants Initiative.
Our 2022 Micro-Investment Grant Application launches today, March 15, 2022, with applications due by 11:59 pm on April 8, 2022. At this time, the CEC is accepting proposals and requests for up to $5,000 from grassroots organizations: community groups, nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations and other groups (with an annual operating budget of $50,000 or less) that are working to achieve racial equity and social justice for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Southeast Asian or individuals and/or families of color in Dane County. The timeline is as follows:
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March 15: application opens
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April 8: application closes at 11:59 pm
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May 24: Funding decisions approved by United Way of Dane County Board of Directors
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May 27: Recipients notified
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May 31: Recipients publicly announced
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Want a career where you are creating meaningful change and working with passionate individuals who are dedicated to creating and maintaining inclusive, equitable and healthy environments? Looking for dynamic work with competitive pay, take a look at our open positions! |
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