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.
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.
ANNUAL APPEAL GIVE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN AMANI
WHY GIVE TO DOMINICAN CENTER? GIVE TO SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE
“The Dominican Center believes people shouldn’t have to leave where they live to find the resources they need. People’s lives are powerfully shaped by the neighborhoods and cities in which they live. We believe Amani residents are closest to the solutions needed to revitalize their community, but they cannot do it alone. We are all interconnected as Milwaukee residents, and we are all impacted by the challenges faced in the Amani neighborhood. Our work supports resident-led efforts to create positive social change, and we need your help to achieve our vision. By donating to Dominican Center, you are keeping your support local and lending a hand to a neighbor, building our community up one gift at a time.”
– Maricha Harris, DC Executive Director
“The Dominican Center believes people shouldn’t have to leave where they live to find the resources they need. People’s lives are powerfully shaped by the neighborhoods and cities in which they live. We believe Amani residents are closest to the solutions needed to revitalize their community, but they cannot do it alone. We are all interconnected as Milwaukee residents, and we are all impacted by the challenges faced in the Amani neighborhood. Our work supports resident-led efforts to create positive social change, and we need your help to achieve our vision. By donating to Dominican Center, you are keeping your support local and lending a hand to a neighbor, building our community up one gift at a time.”
– Maricha Harris, DC Executive Director
MEET THE DOMINICAN CENTER
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DC OFFICE IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
Out of an abundance of caution the Dominican Center offices are open to the public with 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. Please contact us at 414.444.9930 for more information.
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Farming for the FutureIf 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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Celebrating Amani Partner Organizations Accomplishments
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Each year, we put together a report about positive things happening in the Amani neighborhood. We call this the "Amani Brag Report" because neighborhood partners are asked to "brag" on themselves and report about on their year of good deeds. If you're in a partner organization, or you'd like to report something positive in the neighborhood, please fill out THIS FORM by Feb. 3, 2023.
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 the year. 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Resources and Events
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ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON 4/30/2023
Join us 4/23/30 for Green & Growing, our annual luncheon to raise funds to support building a better future in Amani. This year's event at the Wisconsin Club Downtown will feature lunch, entertainment, awards, raffle and online auction! Check often for updates.
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Curbing Reckless Driving: Help Bring Traffic Calming Planters to Amani
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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
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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 & EVENTSWant 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.
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GOOD LUCK IN RETIREMENT, SISTER PATRICIA!
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The community thanks Sr. Patricia for her service!
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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. |
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GIVING BACK & CONNECTION STORIES
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