Unitewi

06/19/2026

At UniteWI, we support equitable access to quality healthcare, reduction in health disparities, increased awareness, and work to connect local communities with the resources, support, and care they need to achieve better health outcomes.
Today we recognize Global Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2026 themed "Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease," which targets global healthcare disparities and demands actionable change in access to care.

06/18/2026

Autistic Pride Day 2026 takes place on Thursday, June 18. The annual, worldwide event is organized by and for autistic individuals to celebrate neurodiversity, advocate for self-advocacy, and challenge stereotypical perceptions of autism. Autism is a lifelong neurological variation that affects how a person’s brain processes information. It is not a disease.
Autism exists on a wide spectrum, which means every autistic person is unique. Strengths, challenges, communication styles, and support needs can vary greatly from person to person.
According to the CDC, about 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are identified as autistic.
The movement is not run by major charities, but by autistic people themselves. The day features gatherings hosted by local organizations as well as the annual global conference and online campaign uniting voices, researchers, and advocates across 22 countries.

06/16/2026

🗣Calling all men and teen boys! Treat yourself to a day of FREE self-care services including haircuts, massages, manicures, wellness resources, raffle giveaways, real conversations and connection, onsite health services, and MORE at the

4th Annual Men’s Wellness Day Event
by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
🗓Saturday; June 20th, 2026
🕙10am-1:00pm
📍5370 W Fond Du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53216

Scan or click the link below for your FREE tickets on Eventbrite and be sure to stop by the UniteWI resource table. See you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-mens-wellness-day-event-tickets-1990830167623?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/15/2026

We Need Volunteers!

🗣Community Health Workers, allies, community members! We need YOU at this year's Milwaukee's Juneteenth Celebration!

Join the UNiTEWI team THIS FRIDAY as we engage with the community, share resources and program information, and have some fun at Milwaukee's Juneteenth Celebration! Together, we can make a difference where it matters most...in OUR COMMUNITY!

📞 Connect with us here on Messenger, Call (414) 435-0506 ext. 404 or e-mail [email protected] for details!

06/14/2026

Our Feed the Kids Program is coming back, providing free lunches to children throughout Milwaukee County all summer long!

Each weekday, we will serve approximately 600 lunches and provide a welcoming space where kids can connect, build friendships, and enjoy a nutritious meal.

Want to make a difference? Volunteers are needed to help pack lunches. Sign up today at https://volunteer.central.salvationarmyusa.org/ and help us support local children this summer.

06/13/2026

Upcoming FREE summer play date with our partners Me Time Their Time!
📲RSVP to (414) 295-1213 by MONDAY, JUNE 15th ‼️

06/13/2026

🎈Milwaukee's 55th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is less than a week away!!! 🙌 Be sure to stop by the UniteWI event table and connect with our team.
👥We are still seeking volunteer support for this and other upcoming events.
Connect with us here on Messenger or Jessica @ (414) 435-0506 ext. 404, [email protected] for more information or to show your support!

06/13/2026

Stop by Community Advocates (728 N. James Lovell St. and 4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee) to pick up 50 diapers and 1 pack of wipes thanks to the Ducky Diaper Depot Program while supplies last! Bring your ID, proof of income, and your child’s birth certificate! Reach out to Liza M at 414-270-4677 with questions or to check on availability.

Need diapers? We've got you covered! We’re partnering with the Ducky Diaper Depot Program to provide free diapers for eligible families. Stop by Community Advocates (728 N. James Lovell St. and 4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee) to pick up 50 diapers and 1 pack of wipes for your little one while supplies last. Bring your ID, proof of income, and your child’s birth certificate! Reach out to Liza M at 414-270-4677 with questions or to check on availability. 👶🧸

06/12/2026

💓World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on Sunday, June 14, 2026, was established by the World Health Organization to honor voluntary blood donors and raise awareness of the constant global need for safe blood and plasma. Blood donation as a powerful expression of solidarity, compassion, and collective responsibility. It emphasizes that one person's simple act of kindness creates a lifeline for patients facing emergency trauma, cancer, and surgery.
💓World Blood Donor Day 2026: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
A list of local Milwaukee County blood donation centers can be found here https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/county
A list of statewide Wisconsin blood donation banks can be found here https://www.poidata.io/report/blood-donation-center/united-states/wisconsin

06/11/2026

This year's Certified Nursing Assistants Week 2026, (June 11th-17th) is themed “We’re Unbelievable.” This week we are called to celebrate and recognize the highly skilled and meaningful work performed by CNA's in spaces such as nursing and residential care facilities, hospice care, hospitals and government agencies CNA's make up a workforce of over 1 million-strong are frontline heroes in the healthcare field.
Thank you to all Certified Nursing Assistants for your unbelievable dedication, compassion, and commitment to supporting the health, well-being, and dignity of those you serve, while strengthening the health of our communities every day.