The Art Room: Serving the City

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June 4, 2026Stories By Us

Mike turned a Saturday art-making tradition in his living room into a nonprofit art center where people learn pottery for free.

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A Desire to Communicate

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A story about transformation, redemption, and the power of becoming someone new

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A Third Place for Everyone

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Addressing Challenging Behaviors

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After 30 Years and 2,500 Students, Dan Is Finishing His Letter Writing Ministry

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After my double Lung Transplant, I started a 501c3 that offers recreational grants to other transplant recipients and those with Cystic Fibrosis

Nick D.

Arts And Community – Local Empowerment Through Theatre

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Ben Believes In You

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Building affordable shared housing, and distributing up-cycled food

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Can Lady Turns Cans into School Supplies

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Caring for Community by Sharing Free Winter Outerwear

Kristen S.

Caring for My Father

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Claudia makes sandwiches for the needy in downtown Milwaukee

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