UEDA Community News

September 2025 | View as Webpage

UEDA's 2025 Annual Gathering was held Tuesday, September 9th. We gathered over 80 members and partners for an evening of food, connection, and celebration of this year's work at UEDA!

Take Root Milwaukee: Lender Member Information Exchange on Thursday, September 25th - we brought together 11 lender members to present on their products and services. With over 45 attendees present, a big thank you to all involved for this opportunity to network and connect in community.

Bank On Greater Milwaukee: 6th Anniversary and Coalition Meeting, held on Thursday, September 25th. A total of 17 Coalition members reflected on 6 years of impact through BOGM and took advantage of this gathering to network and engage in strategic action planning for 2026. The BOGM team was proud to present the Community Reintegration Center (CRC) with the recognition of our 2025 Community Connector Champion.

UEDA Member Highlights

Menomonee Valley Partners September 30th, 8-9AM MVP will host a discussion about transportation and infrastructure projects around the Menomonee Valley. Though not required, feel free to RSVP and join them to learn about important changes coming to that area.

Sherman Park Association Saturday, October 4th, 10:30AM-4PM SPCA will present the First Annual Community Connections for Seniors, an event created to honor older adults and connect them with local resources, wellness activities and opportunities for social engagement. Volunteers needed! Sign up here or call 414-444-9803.

Milwaukee Financial Empowerment Center: Budgeting 101 Wednesday, October 8th, 2PM Understand the value of creating a budget, and learn strategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt. A Financial Literacy series in partnership with Riverworks, PNC Bank and City of Milwaukee. Check out the full series here.

Member & Partner Jobs

VIA Community development Corporation After 23 years of dedicated service, their beloved Finance Director, Lisa Mecha, will be retiring.

VIA is now seeking their next Finance Director, someone who will carry forward this important work and help guide VIA CDC into their stage of growth. Full job description here.

Find a listing of current job openings HERE.

There are many opportunities in community development and local government so be sure to take a look! Contact sehiry@uedawi.org if you are a member and have an opening to add.

And, be sure to check out the Jobs That Help website to find or list a nonprofit job opportunities!

UEDA Community

Acts Housing "Neighborhood Table 2025!"

Acts Housing held its annual celebration event on September 10th at Discovery World. This is their signature event to celebrate their impact with alumni, community partners, etc. Congratulations on raising a massive $438K! Read more about it.

Revitalize Milwaukee "Restoring hope: coming together after the flood"

After recent major flooding, RM emphasized their continued work on critical home repairs for low‑income homeowners. They held a community event called “Home Sweet Home” on Sept 11 to bring people together and highlight those efforts!

WEDC and Gov. Tony Evers

Announced a $42 million investment by Milwaukee Tool in a Menomonee Falls facility, expected to create 300 high-skill jobs.

Save with IRA Home Energy Grants Citizen Action of Wisconsin is helping homeowners access up to $10,000 in Inflation Reduction Act grants for energy-saving upgrades like insulation, heat pumps, and efficient appliances. To schedule a presentation, email kat.klawes@citizenactionwi.org.

Is Milwaukee Ready for National Avenue Disruption? A multi-year reconstruction of National Avenue is set to start next year, raising concerns about the impact on small businesses. City officials and neighborhood groups are working on funding and strategies to keep them afloat. Read more.

Small Business & Nonprofits

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Wisconsin residents, businesses, and nonprofits impacted by the August 9–12 storms can apply for federal SBA disaster loans to repair, rebuild, and recover. Deadlines: Nov. 10, 2025 for Home & Business Physical Loans and June 11, 2026 for Economic Injury Loans. Apply at online or call 1-800-659-2955.

Essential Board Governance Documents – Live Q&A: Oct 15, 2025 1PM

Essential board governance documents are crucial for nonprofit organizations as they help to create a framework for accountability, operations, and decision-making. An expert panel will help us understand what documents are indispensable for defining the strategic direction that aligns with your nonprofit’s objectives. Register Here.

Capital Readiness Program for Women Entrepreneurs OBE, with support from the Minority Business Development Agency, is helping women-owned businesses access capital through a new program. Curriculum offers 4 tailored tracks: Early Stage, Food/Ag, Growth Stage, & Tech/Innovation. Learn more!

Race to Lead 2025 Survey Share your experiences in the nonprofit sector by taking BMP’s Race to Lead survey, one of the largest studies on race and leadership. Take the survey.

Supporting Leaders of Color in Transitions New EDs and CEOs of color bring vital experience but often face systemic challenges. Bridgespan highlights four ways funders can better support their success. Read more.

Save the Date! Nonprofit Lift's next interactive convening will be held Thursday, November 6th (9am-1pm for nonprofit leaders, 12pm-4pm for nonprofit consultants). Work collaboratively on practical ways to strengthen resiliency in the sector.

Upcoming Member Events

2025 Innovation Cafe: Industrialized Construction | Technology Based Economic Development

Thursday, October 2 | 8-11:30AM | Foley & Lardner, 777 East Wisconsin Ave

Focus this year will be industrialized construction and how it is being used to revive American manufacturing. A free event! Learn More Here.

Common Council 2026 Budget Public Hearing (in-person only) Monday, October 6 | 6:30 PM | City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

Provide input on the Mayor’s proposed 2026 budget. Learn More Here.

Free Eviction Sealing Clinic

Wednesday, October 8 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Rental Housing Resource Center, Community Advocates Building - Hosted by Community Advocates & Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee to help remove past evictions from online CCAP searches. Learn More Here.

Rooted & Rising - 6th Annual Chili Fest & Resource Fair

Friday, October 10 | 4–6:00 PM | 3910 W. Lisbon Ave. Community Room.

Enjoy chili, connect with community resources, and celebrate the neighborhood. Learn More Here.

Near West Side Financial Literacy Workshop: Protecting Your Identity & Financial Preparation for Disasters.

Saturday, October 11 | 9:00AM -12:00PM | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th Street

Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft and financially prepare for emergencies. Learn More & Register Here.

Homebuyer Education Workshop (Two‑Evening Session)

Wednesday & Thursday, October 15‑16 | 4– 8:00 PM | Acts Housing

Special homebuyer education sessions for prospective homeowners. Learn More Here.

Finance & Personnel Committee Public Input Meeting – 2026 Budget

Saturday, October 18 | 9:30 AM | MLK Library, 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Provide in-person or virtual input on the 2026 city budget. All supporting items, including department presentations and budget amendments, can be viewed as part of the file here once provided to the committee. Register Here.

Member Spotlight

September 2025

UEDA is happy to welcome new member Cream City South Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization with a mission of working in collaboration with the residents and businesses of the South Side of Milwaukee to build a strong, healthy, and safe community. CCSCDC serves the neighborhood bordered by Greenfield and Oklahoma Avenues, between South 5th and South 27th Streets. Their three main areas of focus are housing, business and community building.

To learn more, click here.

Welcome to these New &

Returning Members!

Associated Bank

Milwaukee Community Crossroads

Wells Fargo

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

Current Members

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Nonprofit &

Governmental

AARP Wisconsin

Acts Housing

ArtWorks for Milwaukee

Burleigh Street CDC

Cinnaire

City of Milwaukee DCD

CLIMB USA

Community Advocates

Community Development Alliance

Community First

Consumer Credit Counseling Services

Cream City South Community Development Corporation

Data You Can Use

Ezekiel Community Dev. Corp.

Granville BID

Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS

Guest House of Milwaukee

Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce

Independence First

Lad Lake

Landmark Credit Union

Latino Chamber of Commerce

LISC Milwaukee

Menomonee Valley Partners

Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council

Milwaukee Community Land Trust

Milwaukee County Economic Development

Milwaukee County Transit System

Milwaukee Development Corporation

Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Milwaukee Public Library

My Choice Wisconsin

Near West Side Partners

Northwest Side CDC

Prime Financial Credit Union

Revitalize Milwaukee

Riverworks Development Corporation

Rooted & Rising-Washington Park

Safe & Sound

SecureFutures

Self-Help Credit Union

Sherman Park Community Association

Sojourner Family Peace Center

Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Southside Organizing Center

The Business Council (TBC)

The Difference Principle, Inc.

The Gateway to Milwaukee

TMG Wisconsin

UMOS

United Community Center

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

UW Credit Union

VIA CDC

Visit Milwaukee

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP)

Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce

Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development (WPHD)

WWBIC

Small Businesses

Community Insurance Information Center (CIIC)

Contexture

Dolomite Marketing

G Consulting, LLC

Good Flow Enterprises

Goyke and Associates

Homeworks Bronzeville LLC

Jobs That Help

LEAD180 Consulting, LLC

Lloyd Consulting, Inc.

Mueller Communications

Narvarte Development

Yes…AND LLC

Corporations &

Funders

Associated Bank, NA

Bank Five Nine

BMO

CIBC

Erie Insurance - WI

First Federal Bank

Johnson Financial Group

JPMorganChase

Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC)

Old National Bank

U.S. Bank

Zilber Family Foundation

Individual &

Students

Amy Turim

Barbara Markoff

Carol Maria

Christine Davies

Cindy Richardson

Daniel Adams

Dan Brophey

Derrick Johnson

Frank Martinelli

George Calaway

Greg St. Arnold

Jazzmon Hughes

Julia O'Connor

Kathryn Berger

Kurt Paulsen

Leo Ries

Mark Dabney

Matt Melendes

Peter Richardson

Sam Leichtling

Upcoming UEDA Events

Save the Dates:

Emerging Topic Series

Wednesday, November 5th, 9-11:00 AM - Registration details to follow.

Lunch and Learn Brown Bag series Tuesday, November 18th, 12:00PM - Registration details to follow.

Take Root Milwaukee and Bank On Greater Milwaukee Happy Hours Month of December - If you or your organization is working directly with either, you will receive an invitation in November.

Carnival Milwaukee

Friday, March 6th, 2026