Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.
Find information about things to do and happenings in the City of Milwaukee.
Department of Neighborhood Services
Milwaukee Health Department Coronavirus COVID-19 updates. Visit Impact 211 website for information or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Rent for Success traditional-setting classes are cancelled until further notice for public safety. All CLASSES ARE NOW VIRTUAL. Please see the calendar in the right column of this page for scheduled dates & times. More details may be obtained by calling (414) 286-8122.
Rent for Success is a free tenant-training program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing, and to provide helpful resources if anything does go wrong with an arrangement. Call (414) 286-8122 or email for an appointment (groups preferred, gather your friends).
President Biden's Eviction Moratorium through March, 2021 and other orders
HUD: Eviction Bans, CARES Act, etc.
Wisconsin State:
COVID-19 FAQs
COVID-19 Consumer Protection (Eviction Moratorium, Restrictions on Late Fees, etc.)
Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program
Milwaukee Health Department: What You Need to Know
CDC Eviction-Prevention Declaration (required for eviction protection due to COVID-19)
Public library resources, e-books, tutoring & job help
Livestream of Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee Art Museum: At Home
Local gyms offering online workouts
Call 211 to connect with services
Chicago Furniture Bank
Eviction Prevention: HUD Grants Almost $2 Billion for Eviction Prevention
FoodShare benefits
Housing Help
Housing Resource Center
Rent-to-Own Program
Resources for Homebuyers
SNAP support
Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits
Farm Fresh Atlas
Fresh Picks - Pick ‘n Save
Growing Power
Hunger Task Force
MPS schools offering free meals to students
Milwaukee County Department on Aging
Pete’s Fruit Markets
Riverwest Food Pantry
Southeastern WI Farmer’s Markets
Winter Farmer’s Market
Hunger Task Force: Donate or Volunteer
United Way: Donate or Volunteer
Community Advocate: Donate
The Tandem: Donate for free community meals
Donate blood
Apply for benefits here
Companies hiring in the WI area
Energy Assistance
HOPE-Network For Single Mothers
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Zeidler Municipal Building 841 N Broadway, Room 104, Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-286-8122