FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022

Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Hosts Community Call to Action Meeting

MILWAUKEE – Violence in Milwaukee leaves an indelible mark on individuals, families, and communities. The city is in a critical time as a continued, astronomical rise in homicides, non-fatal shootings, reckless driving, suicides, and overdoses is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time of crisis, intentional coordination is imperative to build capacity around addressing these concerns.

Addressing violence in Milwaukee requires a collaborative approach. The Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) in partnership with 414 Life, Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee invites anyone interested in working together to find a solution for this epidemic of violence to a Community Call to Action strategic planning meeting on Tuesday, May 24. The meeting will focus on galvanizing partnering organizations with the intent of creating an ecosystem of resources and services that support prevention, intervention, and healing efforts. Join Milwaukee OVP in developing intentional, innovative strategies to impact communities and return Milwaukee to being a safe and resilient city.

WHEN:

• Tuesday, May 24, 2022
  5:30 p.m.

WHERE:

• Zilber School of Public Health
  1240 N. 10th Street
  Triplex Room 119
• Parking available in the Brewery Parking Structure: 902 W. Juneau Avenue

Note: This event is open to the public and to media.

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