Rooted & Rising-WP NET

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

🎃 Join Us for Halloween Trunk or Treat at Washington Park! 👻Looking for a fun, safe, and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween? Rooted & Rising invites you and your family to our annual Trunk or Treat celebration! 📅 Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Washington Park (3910 W. Lisbon Ave) 🎉 What to Expect:🍬 Candy 🎨 Face Painting 🎲 Games 📸 Photo Booth 🎭 Costumes are encouraged, but not required! 🤝 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS & TRUNK DECORATORS!We’re looking for community members to join in on the fun and help make this event extra special! We need volunteers for a variety of activities, including:🚗 Decorating your trunk and passing out candy🎨 Assisting with games, activities, and event managementIf you'd like to sign up as a volunteer or register your trunk, send us a direct message or comment below! 📥Bring your family, friends, and spooky spirit! We can't wait to see everyone there. 🧡

10/04/2026

Thank you to the residents and children of N 40th Street for joining us and our partners at , and community artist for Paint the Pavement, the final of our summer Cultural Art Vibes series!

It was a beautiful experience, thank to funding from . The community thank you for helping to not only create safer crossings for kids, but create and encouraging community building among neighbors!

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10/03/2026

40th and Galena to Roberts safe to say we painted the city safer. The crosswalks was a massive success.

10/03/2026

Paint the City safer

10/01/2026

Attention pregnant mothers in Milwaukee! 🤰💜

Did you know a baby’s first 365 days can shape their entire future? To help families thrive during this critical time, The Bridge Project is now accepting applications for unrestricted cash support!

This program gives mothers the flexibility to meet immediate needs, plan for the future, and make the best choices for their growing families.

✨ How to apply: Visit bridgeproject.org/apply to learn more about eligibility and submit your application.
⏰ Hurry! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and spots are limited. Apply as soon as possible!

Please SHARE this post to help us spread the word to mothers, families, and community members in Milwaukee who could benefit. 🏘️💕

09/29/2026

Washington Park neighbors, it is time to make our streets safer, brighter, and more walkable! Rooted & Rising Washington Park and A.W.E. (Artists Working in Education) are teaming up for a massive **Paint the Pavement** initiative, and we need your help.

Check out the details below for how you can get involved:

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# # # 🛠️ Step 1: Volunteer to Paint!

Before the big celebration, we need helping hands to prep, paint, seal, and clean our new crosswalk designs.

* **Friday, September 18 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM):** Street Sweepers needed to scrub and prep the crosswalks.

* **Saturday, September 19:** Multiple shifts available for tape removal, priming (featuring David Rogers), painting, sealing, and clean-up.

* All ages and skill levels are welcome!

# # # 🎉 Step 2: Join the Street Party!

Once the art is down, it's time to celebrate! Come out for our community street party featuring food, painting, and neighborhood networking.

* **Date:** Saturday, October 3, 2026

* **Time:** All day, starting at 12:00 PM

* **Location:** N. 40th Street from W. Galena Street to W. Roberts Street

**Want to sign up or have questions?**
Scan the QR code on the flyer or reach out to Adrian Spencer at [email protected] or call (414) 344-1818. Let’s transform our neighborhood together! 🌳🎨

09/02/2026

Fall is officially in the air, and that means one of our favorite community traditions is back! 🍂🌶️

Join us for the 7th Annual Rooted & Rising Chili Fest & Resource Fair! Gather your family, bring your neighbors, and come enjoy an afternoon packed with good food, connection, and autumn fun.

Here’s what’s in store:

🍲 Chili Cook-Off: Taste-test delicious local recipes

🎃 Pumpkin Carving: Fun, festive activities for all ages

🤝 Resource Fair: Connect with valuable community organizations and support

🎉 Family-friendly games, entertainment, and more!

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Friday, October 9th

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Rooted & Rising Community Room (3910 W. Lisbon Ave.)

A special thank-you to our generous community partners and sponsors who help make events like this possible: Bader Philanthropies, Milwaukee Bucks Foundation, Froedtert & MCW, Cinnaire, Forward Community Investments, Landmark Credit Union, Educators Credit Union, Summit Credit Union, RitzHolman CPAs, Town Bank, Palermo’s, and Robertson Ryan Insurance.

Free and open to everyone—we can’t wait to see you there!