Most people have never heard of something called Safe and Sound. What is it and what is behind this phrase? Safe and Sound is a non-profit and was founded with the theory that improvements in public safety require the combination of law enforcement, community organizing and youth development. It supports strong relationships and looks to build safe and empowered neighborhoods. They attempt to work on neighborhood issues like drug dealing, loitering, and loud music then help to resolve them.
The Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA are making a big donation to the organization. They are giving $25,000 dollars to the Milwaukee based group. It is part of a celebration of the NBA’s 75th anniversary season. The league is giving $25,000 to every NBA team to donate to the community. Safe and Sound will use the money for a new office in the heart of the Sherman Park neighborhood. “We have worked in the Sherman Park area for many years now but being able to actually physically have headquarters in the center of Sherman Park is really exciting,” said Bridget Whitaker, interim director of Safe and Sound. “It gives us an opportunity to have a physical touch to residents who haven’t been able to come and visit us in the past.” Safe and Sounds new headquarters will be located inside an old church near 44th and Leon Terrace.
The money will be used to convert the new building. It will include a gym, which includes a stage, and become a space where Safe and Sound and other community organizations can host gatherings. The organization looks to enrich and empower vulnerable populations to affect change neighborhood by neighborhood.
Safe and Sound would like citizens to get involved with the organization to help improve the relationships in neighborhoods plus improve police/community contacts especially with youths.
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