Upcoming & Ongoing Events
Dominican Center's Virtual Fundraiser
Save the date and join us on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 7pm for our annual fundraising event! This year, we'll be going virtual so you can sit back and enjoy the celebration.
Click here to register ahead of time and to receive updates about the event.
Save the date and join us on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 7pm for our annual fundraising event! This year, we'll be going virtual so you can sit back and enjoy the celebration.
Click here to register ahead of time and to receive updates about the event.
Amani United Community Meetings
Amani residents and partners are encouraged to attend the following monthly meetings to discuss opportunities in our neighborhood:
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 857 6704 2626
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 899 1868 3162 Passcode: 639327
Meeting ID: 843 8565 1538 Passcode: 461878
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 843 8565 1538 Passcode: 461878
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 842 0032 8123 Passcode: 274438
Meeting ID: 875 5379 6181 Passcode: 969877
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 875 5379 6181 Passcode: 969877
For more information on Amani United events and activities, visit Facebook.
Amani residents and partners are encouraged to attend the following monthly meetings to discuss opportunities in our neighborhood:
- 1st Saturday (Amani residents only), the first Saturday at 8:30 a.m. virtually on Zoom.
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 857 6704 2626
- Amani United Monthly Meeting, the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. virtually on Zoom.
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 899 1868 3162 Passcode: 639327
- Amani Ambassadors Council, the first Saturday at 10 a.m. virtually on Zoom
Meeting ID: 843 8565 1538 Passcode: 461878
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 843 8565 1538 Passcode: 461878
- Friends of Moody Park and Education & Family Well-Being, third Thursday at 4:30 p.m. virtually on Zoom
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 842 0032 8123 Passcode: 274438
- Housing & Economic Development, the fourth Monday of every month at 11 a.m. virtually on Zoom
Meeting ID: 875 5379 6181 Passcode: 969877
Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 875 5379 6181 Passcode: 969877
For more information on Amani United events and activities, visit Facebook.
Past Events
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Amani's End of Summer Bash
Help us put the final touches on an Amani block beautification project. Learn more about the Pilot Block and future plans for the BLOCK by BLOCK initiative. We'll have flowers to plant on the Pilot Block, an open house to showcase the work that's been done, four local food trucks to choose from, voter registration and tasty treats from Sherry's Chicago Lunchroom Butter Cookies! Volunteers are welcome. Please contact Dominican Center at 414-444-9930 for more information or to get involved with the event. |
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Virtual Candidate Forum
Join us for a virtual candidate's forum on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6pm to 8pm. Register to join a virtual candidates' forum with Wisconsin's Senate District 6 candidates: Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D) and Alciro Deacon (R) and Wisconsin's Assembly District 16 candidates: Rep. Kalan Haywood (D) and Dennis Walton (I). The moderator for the forum will be Fred Royal, President of NAACP Milwaukee Branch. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the forum.
Co-hosted by: Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network, Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Poverty Network, Amani United, and Safe & Sound
Join us for a virtual candidate's forum on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6pm to 8pm. Register to join a virtual candidates' forum with Wisconsin's Senate District 6 candidates: Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D) and Alciro Deacon (R) and Wisconsin's Assembly District 16 candidates: Rep. Kalan Haywood (D) and Dennis Walton (I). The moderator for the forum will be Fred Royal, President of NAACP Milwaukee Branch. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the forum.
Co-hosted by: Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network, Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Poverty Network, Amani United, and Safe & Sound
Amani Youth March Against Gun Violence
The Youth of Amani will join forces with Amani United, Safe & Sound and the Dominican Center and march against gun violence in the neighborhood and through out Milwaukee. They will meet and start their march at 2pm on Friday, July 31. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
Mobile Food Pantry
A Mobile Food Pantry is coming to Amani on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10am at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St.! Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Dominican Center, and Amani United are working to bring healthy food directly to families and individuals. This pantry will be held outdoors. Social distancing protocols will be followed. Please wear a mask or face covering; if you do not have one, one will be provided for you. See the Facebook event page for more information.
Your Vote Matters with Shauntay Nelson
Your vote matters! Join in online on Zoom to hear Shauntay Nelson talk about elections and voting in Milwaukee. In addition, get an update on the City Budget and how it will affect you. Shauntay Nelson is the Wisconsin State Director for All Voting Is Local. Her accomplishments include lobbying for the expansion of early voting locations in Milwaukee, influencing legislative action about automatic voter registration, redistricting, and voting rights, and influencing the outcome of Executive Orders from the Governor’s office in 2019.
Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
21st Annual MANDI Awards Virtual Ceremony
The Dominican Center is up for the BMO Harris Cornerstone Award at the 21st Annual MANDI Awards. This event will be held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at 6:30pm. The MANDI Awards are presented by U.S. Bank in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, and the awards recognize individuals, organizations and projects that are improving conditions in Millwaukee's neighborhoods.
(CANCELED) 2020 Bloom & Groom Plant Sale
Join us in May to celebrate new life, new beginnings and the beauty of the Amani community at our annual Bloom & Groom event, an affordable plant sale. We look forward to participating in Bloom & Groom 2021.
The Youth of Amani will join forces with Amani United, Safe & Sound and the Dominican Center and march against gun violence in the neighborhood and through out Milwaukee. They will meet and start their march at 2pm on Friday, July 31. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
Mobile Food Pantry
A Mobile Food Pantry is coming to Amani on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10am at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St.! Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Dominican Center, and Amani United are working to bring healthy food directly to families and individuals. This pantry will be held outdoors. Social distancing protocols will be followed. Please wear a mask or face covering; if you do not have one, one will be provided for you. See the Facebook event page for more information.
Your Vote Matters with Shauntay Nelson
Your vote matters! Join in online on Zoom to hear Shauntay Nelson talk about elections and voting in Milwaukee. In addition, get an update on the City Budget and how it will affect you. Shauntay Nelson is the Wisconsin State Director for All Voting Is Local. Her accomplishments include lobbying for the expansion of early voting locations in Milwaukee, influencing legislative action about automatic voter registration, redistricting, and voting rights, and influencing the outcome of Executive Orders from the Governor’s office in 2019.
Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
21st Annual MANDI Awards Virtual Ceremony
The Dominican Center is up for the BMO Harris Cornerstone Award at the 21st Annual MANDI Awards. This event will be held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at 6:30pm. The MANDI Awards are presented by U.S. Bank in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, and the awards recognize individuals, organizations and projects that are improving conditions in Millwaukee's neighborhoods.
(CANCELED) 2020 Bloom & Groom Plant Sale
Join us in May to celebrate new life, new beginnings and the beauty of the Amani community at our annual Bloom & Groom event, an affordable plant sale. We look forward to participating in Bloom & Groom 2021.