Sherman Park Community Association

The Sherman Park Community Association (SPCA) is a neighborhood based organization composed of residents, businesses and institutions in the neighborhood. Our purpose is to identify and publicize the advantages of living in Sherman Park; educate the Milwaukee community of these advantages; improve communications within and outside the community concerning schools, housing, public safety, business and other community needs and concerns; to explore and further promote innovative projects that will initiate actions furthering integrated urban living.

SPCA continues efforts to Promote Vitality of the Sherman Park Neighborhood:

Community Organizing – SPCA conducts door to door campaigns, establishes and maintains block clubs, organizes residents in coordinated clean-ups and coordinates issue based community events. Block clubs and councils are established with leadership developed through action work on issues and events. Outcomes include improved quality of life, increased property values, reduced crime and increased economic vitality.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention – The SPCA conducts a focused community capacity building initiative for the prevention of childhood lead poisoning in Milwaukee. We assist in temporary clean up of lead hazards through the implementation of interim controls, promote healthy and habitable housing improvement efforts and develop neighborhood specific initiatives for education and awareness.
Healthy Neighborhood Initiative – The Healthy Neighborhood Approach focuses on a simple theory of change. It says that neighborhoods are healthy when they have: a positive image and identity that attracts investment by residents; a real estate market where values are improving and homeownership is stable; physical conditions that reflect pride; neighbors have strong social connections and the capacity to manage day-to-day issues. SPCA’s efforts are to encourage people to invest in home improvement; attract solid homebuyers to the neighborhood; engage neighbors in grassroots activities to improve their block and the neighborhood and improve neighborhood image and develop and maintain a positive identity.
Home Repair Programs –SPCA administers the NIP and NIP Supplemental programs to assist low and moderate income homeowners to maintain and make quality improvements to their homes. Homeowners have improved appearance and conditions of their property and residents put additional money into their homes. The NIP is an owner occupied housing rehabilitation program to bring properties into code compliance. The NIP Supplemental addresses needed repairs that pose health and safety hazards.

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Building awareness Civic engagement Coalition building Direct services Education Leadership development Organizing Planning Political action Relationship building

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