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Sept.-Dec. 2016 NETWORK NEWS Vol. 34 - No. 3 Quarterly resource publication for single mothers Call or email to be added to News mailing list: 262-251-7333 [email protected] Toys for Tots sign-up mid-November Individuals in Milwaukee Co. may obtain a Toys for Tots reg- istration letter that will allow them to pick up free toys for their HOPE children later in Dec. To register, bring ID & proof of address. Network The letters will be available on a 1st come/1st served basis mothers and 1-4pm Nov. 14-16 at Salvation Army, 1645 N. 25. There are a their children limited number of letters, so it’s best to go on the first day. After enjoyed two picking up the letter in Nov., you’ll go back later, at an appointed canoe outings time, to complete the registration, and then a 3rd time to pick this summer. up the items, usually the week before Christmas. Parents may Thanks to the register children through age 15. If you are a member of a family generosity center or have a social worker, it’s preferable to go through them of the Urban or MPS, instead of this sign-up. See Waukesha info on p. 19. Ecology Cen- ter and the Free food and clothing: 11am Sept. 17. Free, while sup- Christ Child plies last. Journey House, S. 20 St. & W. Washington St. Bring Society, the your own bags. 2110 W. Scott St. Sponsored by Faith Builders outings were Community Teams. free to our families. See Winter Bash clothing give-away: Nov. 5, 2-5pm, more about Washington Park Library upper level, 2121 N. Sherman. Free the UEC’s winter clothing for the entire family: coats, hats, gloves, pants, effect in the sweaters, etc. First come, first served; may need proof of house- community hold size. Snacks will be served. Sponsored by Our Daily Bread on p. 5. Community Outreach Center: 755-0535 $5,000 UWM scholarship for parents The Life Impact Program at UW-Milwaukee assists disadvan- taged parents in their efforts to attain a higher education. The pro- Thirty-FourThirty-Four andand gram provides participants with a $5,000 renewable scholarship as well as academic, professional and personal support. Eligible TimeTime t�t� Soar!Soar! candidates must have a dependent child, be eligible to register for HOPE Network Fall FUNdraiser courses at UWM, and demonstrate financial need. Applications for the spring 2017 term are due by December 16. To find out more about the application process and program preference, go to F�iday, October 7 www.lifeimpact.uwm.edu or call 229-6626. Davians in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin Doulas of Color Collective featuring a sit-down dinner, New group provides professional, quality childbirth educa- 50/50 raffle, and silent & voice auctions tion and compassionate doula services. Doulas are experienced in childbirth, providing advice, information, emotional support 262-251-7333 and physical comfort before, during and just after childbirth. The www.hopenetworkinc.org Collective seeks to uphold accessible and culturally sensitive sup- port for all pregnancy experiences through radical love for Wis. RSVP today using the reply form on families of color. 215-0092; Facebook.com/WisDoulasOfColor the back cover or the above website Day of Family Health Open House: 10am-4pm Sept 16 HOPE needs silent auction items at Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Rd. Children’s activi- Gift certificates for restaurants, stores, massages, golf or sports ties, games, and music. Children receive free immunizations and items, games, movies, hotels or themed gift baskets - call us ASAP sports physicals when accompanied by an adult. For adults: free if you can donate for the Oct. 7 fundraiser: 262-251-7333. blood pressure checks and diabetes and cholesterol screening. HOPE NETWORK NEWS Quarterly community resource publication Table of Contents by HOPE Network for Single Mothers Pages 2-3 Emergency, legal, health resources Phone: 262-251-7333 Fax: 262-251-2088 Page 4 Want ads, rummages E-mail: [email protected] Pages 6-9 Nutrition, fitness, concerts, theatre, Web site: www.hopenetworkinc.org Pages 10-11 Fun things to do; art events, camps Mailing address: PO Box 531, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 Office location: Room #201, Good Shepherd Church, N88 Page 12-13 Nature centers, Zoo discounts W17658 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls, 53051 Pages 14-15 Training for childcare providers, job training, Office hours: 8am-12:30pm Mon.-Thurs. education, computer & home buyer classes Staff: Pauline Beck, Executive Director Pages 16-19 Prenatal, parenting classes, family centers June Prestin, Administrative Assistant Pages 20-22 Trading Posts (clothing banks), low-cost clothing, News Editor: Pauline Beck, [email protected] food pantries Editorial Researchers Carol Deming, Janice Eisen, Brad Klages, PDF on our website has more pages of info that didn’t fit! Marilyn Schultz, Derrick Washington, Pam Williams, Pat Wille Columnists Gail Grenier Sweet, Pamela Oberg-Sutton Deadlines for news items for upcoming issues: Board of Directors Dec. 4, Mar. 4, June 4, Sept. 4, e-mail to: [email protected] James Bickler, director Pamela Oberg-Sutton, director Lois Graff, director Leah Pounds, director Nadiyah Groves, director Krista LaFave Rosolino director Keep our list updated Crystal Hearvey, director Gail Grenier Sweet, president Even though you notified the post office with your address Lisa Lopacinski vice president Portia Williams, director change, please call us with your new address! It’s very important, and treasurer Rhonda Noordyk, director and will allow us to continue sending this publication to you for Mary Witzlib, secretary free! Thanks! Call us at 262-251-7333 (or email - see left). Single mothers comprise 40% of HOPE’s board. See this newspaper on our web site HOPE Network is a volunteer-based grass-roots support sys- Have it at your fingertips, in your computer, for reference! A tem providing emotional, educational, and material support to .pdf of the paper is on our site: www.hopenetworkinc.org single pregnant women and single mothers and their children in the greater Milwaukee area. Go green! We can e-mail this paper HOPE’s supportive services give single mothers a sense of Contact us 262-251-7333 [email protected] community, help them enhance their parenting skills and develop self-reliance, and aid them in planning a future for themselves Problems with public benefits? and their children. The nonprofit, charitable organization was Legal Action of Wis: free legal assistance for W-2, food stamps, founded in 1982 by Gail Grenier Sweet. medical assistance, childcare, or other public benefit problems. Also: family law, landlord/tenant, school problems. Call 278- Legal help, walk-in clinics 7722, 888-278-0633 for times/location. Other help: Repairers of Centro Legal: attorneys provide low-cost representation for fam- the Breach, 934-9305; Welfare Warriors Helpline: 342-6662 ily law, criminal misdemeanor cases. 1pm walk-in hrs. on Wed. for divorce, paternity, child placement, or child support issues (1st 20 Mobile legal clinic people are served). 384-7900. 614 W. National One-time consultation with an attorney offering Free, brief legal advice on most civil matters. Includes family law, landlord-ten- Legal Aid Society free legal assistance for bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer problems, SS/SSI disability claims, healthcare power of ant issues, small claims, large claims, and credit-consumer is- attorney, wills, eviction, foreclosure, Municipal Court matters, IRS sues. Cannot do criminal cases or provide ongoing help. Can- problems. Walk-in Intake 1:30-3:30pm Mon. & Wed. at 728 N. James not provide ongoing representation, but can offer info on how to Lovell St. Call for other locations: 727-5300 retain an attorney if needed. Clinic stops taking walk-ins when sign-up list is full. Run by Marquette & Milw. Bar Assn. Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics: Attorneys assisted by - Journey House Packers’ Stadium, 9:30-1pm Sept. 17, 2020 W. Marquette law students provide free, brief legal advice & referrals Pierce St. for non-criminal matters on a walk-in basis. Closed in Dec. - St. John’s 8:30-10:30am Sept 22 & Oct 27 5500 W Greenfield House of Peace 3-7pm Tues. Child support: 5-7pm 1st/3rd Tues - During Fatherhood Summit at Greater New Birth Church, 8237 Hmong speakers: 3-5pm 3rd Tues. 1702 W Walnut, 933-1300 W. Silver Spring 8-3pm Oct 7, 8-noon Oct 8 United Comm Center 5-7pm Wed. Spanish/English. Child sup- port: 5-7pm 2nd, 4th, 5th Wed. 730 W Washington. 384-3100 - St Benedict the Moor 3-5pm Oct 11th, 924 W. State St. Milw Justice Center: 901 N. 9. Rm G-9. Thurs. & Fri. Sign in Smoke Alarm Hotline: 286-8980 starts at 1:30 and list fills up fast. For Milw. Co. residents. Get help If you need a smoke alarm and cannot afford one, contact the with landlord tenant matters 2-3pm Th. 278-2910 Milwaukee Fire Department to have one installed for free. -2- Car seats: purchase, help to install, safety check Maker Faire Sept. 24-25 Waukesha - 9am-noon, Sept. 24, at Waukesha Fire Station, 130 Free celebration of making! A fam- W St. Paul Ave. Waukesha 53188. Technicians will help make sure ily-friendly event that welcomes mak- children are riding safely in existing car seats. Low-cost car seats ers – tinkerers, crafters, and hobbyists are available for purchase (must make appointment ASAP; child of all ages -- to exhibit their work and and vehicle must be present to purchase car seats). Appts. also sug- share their knowledge and skills. 200+ gested for the free car seat checks: 414-231-4896. makers will demonstrate robots, lasers, Ongoing Children’s Hospital program: $25 for car seats or indie crafts, drones, model railroading, booster seats; appointments required: 607-5280 archery, blacksmithing, alternative en- -- 1647 N 4th St, Mon, 4-6pm, Wed 9-11am, 40 minute instruction if ergy, textile crafts, electric vehicles, 3D printing, woodworking, you have a vehicle.