Dominican Center

Our Mission

The Dominican Center works with Amani residents and partners to build a better future.

We support a resident-led revitalization effort to foster social change, partnering with Amani residents to increase access to quality education, improve health outcomes within the community and contribute to economic development.

We are a resource for residents in the areas of adult education, housing and building neighborhood capacity, offering them support in a welcoming, compassionate and responsive environment.

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MEET THE DOMINICAN CENTER

The Dominican Center took home the BMO Bank Cornerstone Award from the 2020 MANDI Awards! As a donor, supporter and friend of Dominican Center, YOU made this possible! Your support allows us to roll up our sleeves and serve Amani. We share this award with you and the Amani residents, the ones who made this all possible! Video courtesy of LISC Milwaukee.

DC OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the current spike in COVID-19 cases in our area, the Dominican Center offices are closed to the public without an appointment. Dominican Center staff members are facilitating a hybrid schedule of remote and in-office work and can be reached by phone, voicemail or email. We will work to safely transition back to fully opening our facility once it is safe to do so. Please contact us at 414.444.9930 for more information.

Farming for the Future

If you walk past the Dominican Center at 24th and Locust in the heart of the Amani neighborhood, you will see something you could never expect. A warm red glow radiates from the basement windows. Inside is DC's hydroponics lab and what hits you first are the smells of spring and the walls of glistening green produce.
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Volunteer in Hydroponics Lab

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Celebrating Amani Partner Organizations 2021 Accomplishments

There are many organizations that work together every day in Amani to bring resources to the neighborhood. The Amani Report (or the Amani Brag Book, as we like to call it) is a collection of partner submitted accomplishments throughout 2021.
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2021 AMANI REPORT

Resources and Events

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Curbing Reckless Driving: Help Bring Traffic Calming Planters to Amani

Reckless driving is a problem across Milwaukee and the Amani Neighborhood would like to do something about it. We have seen the success other neighborhoods have had with Traffic Calming Planters, and would like to see them installed at the busiest intersections in Amani.

We've signed a petition to install the planters in Amani. If you would like to help, add your name to the petition and SHARE it with anyone who lives, works or plays in Amani. Sign it here: https://chng.it/4hqLzTPyQM

Amani Neighborhood Opportunities Sign Up

The Dominican Center and Amani United are gathering info to improve the connections between the desire and need of the Amani residents and the resources of neighborhood organizations.
Complete the form to be notified about the resources, events and opportunities that YOU are interested in.

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AMANI UNITED UPDATES, MEETINGS & EVENTS

Want to know what's going on in Amani? Want to help shape the future of your neighborhood? Join your neighbors in Amani United! Visit Amani United's page for meeting schedules, leadership bios, and information.

GOOD LUCK IN RETIREMENT, SISTER PATRICIA!

The community thanks Sr. Patricia for her service!

Sr. Patricia Rogers, OP, has served the community through her leadership at Dominican Center, listening to residents and giving them their rightful seat at the table. After 10 years of service, we wish her well in her retirement!

Read more about her decade of service in this article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and this article from TMJ4.