Rooted & Rising - Washington Park

Feel the rhythm, celebrate the culture, and connect with community at our second event of the Cultural Art Vibes Series hosted throughout the summer! 🎶🎨

Join us in Washington Park for a free, family-friendly afternoon featuring entertainment, arts and crafts, food, vendors, and plenty of good vibes for all ages.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 1–4 p.m.
📍 Washington Park Pool House, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee

Interested in becoming a vendor? Spots are still available! Call 414-792-0918 for more information.

Cultural Art Vibes is presented by Rooted & Rising in partnership with CLAWW -
Center for Leadership of Afrikan Women’s Wellness, with funding made possible through the Milwaukee Parks Foundation.

Gather your family and friends, and come celebrate the creativity and culture that make our community special!

While you are casting your vote in Wisconsin, please cast your vote for us.

As a Husch Blackwell Building Blocks Award finalist for the LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) MANDIs, we are also a finalist for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award and there's still time to vote! Voting closes tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who's supported this collaborative effort to expand homeownership opportunities for Milwaukee's early childhood educators.

If you haven't voted yet, today is a great day to make your voice count.
Register here: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/mandivote/

Your vote matters!

Washington Park is stronger because we invest in people.

Rooted & Rising is proud to have helped build four homes through the Early Childhood Educator Homeownership Initiative, creating opportunities for educators to put down roots in the communities they help shape every day.

There’s one week left to vote for the Initiative for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award to celebrate community-driven development.

Vote here: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/mandivote/

We're excited to welcome Washington Park families to the 6th Annual Back to School Pop-Up & Youth Resource Fair TODAY!

Join us this afternoon for an event filled with resources, fun, and community support to help students start the school year prepared and confident.

This event is possible because of the incredible generosity and partnership of organizations committed to investing in Washington Park's youth and families.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors who invested in our 2026 Community Engagement Series, allowing us to offer high-quality, year-round events at no cost and ensuring families can access valuable resources, build meaningful connections, and engage in experiences that strengthen our community.

💚 Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
💚 Bader Philanthropies, Inc.
💚 Milwaukee Bucks Foundation
💚 Robertson Ryan Insurance
💚 Educators Credit Union
💚 Forward Community Investments
💚 Landmark Credit Union
💚 Cinnaire
💚 RitzHolman CPAs
💚 Town Bank

Together, we're helping students head back to school with the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive.

We can't wait to see you there!

As we recognize National Immunization Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to make sure your family is ready for the first day of school.

Join Rooted & Rising at our 6th Annual Back to School Pop-Up & Youth Resource Fair on TOMORROW, August 5 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Families can connect with community partners offering the following to support a successful school year:

📚Youth-centered resources and educational materials
📝💉Access to immunization records via email
🎒Bookbags filled with grade-appropriate school supplies will also be distributed while supplies last!
🪮Onsite barbers and braiders for kid's hairstyles

We look forward to helping families get ready for a healthy, successful school year!

Voting Is Open! 📋

Voting is officially OPEN for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award! We are thrilled to be a finalist for the Husch Blackwell Building Blocks Award at the LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) MANDI Awards as part of the Early Childhood Educator Homeownership Initiative - Developers Group, brought together by Rooted & Rising - Washington Park, VIA Community Development Corporation , Envision Growth, LLC, and Milwaukee Community Crossroads.

Together with our partners, we've helped create new opportunities for early childhood educators to become homeowners while investing in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Vote today and help us celebrate the power of collaboration and community development!

👉Cast Your Vote Here: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/mandivote/

Back to school season is almost here, and Rooted & Rising is making sure Washington Park students and families are ready for a successful school year!

Join us for our 6th Annual Back to School Pop-Up & Youth Resource Fair this Wednesday for an afternoon filled with free resources, family fun, and community support.

📅August 5
⏰2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
📍3420 W. Lisbon Ave (vacant lot next to The Key Spot On 35TH)

As we celebrate Back to School Month, we're excited to help students start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and supported. It truly takes a community to help our young people thrive, and we can't wait to welcome families for another incredible event!

A special thank you to our generous Community Engagement Series sponsors and community partners for helping make this day possible. Together, we're investing in the future of Washington Park, one student at a time.

🌟WE ARE A FINALIST! 🌟

Rooted & Rising is honored to be part of the Early Childhood Educator Homeownership Initiative - Developer Group, a finalist for the Husch Blackwell Building Blocks Award at this year's Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) MANDI Awards.

This collective effort includes VIA Community Development Corporation built 20 of the homes, Envision Growth LLC built 14, and Rooted & Rising and Milwaukee Community Crossroads each built four. The homes were built near ECE providers in five neighborhoods (Amani, Harambee, Metcalfe Park, the near Southside, and Washington Park).

Voting opens this Monday, August 3 for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award and we'd love your support!

Visit https://urbanmilwaukee.com/mandivote/ for details on how you can help celebrate a project that's creating pathways to homeownership while strengthening Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Learn more about the development project here: https://www.housingplan.org/ece