Metcalfe Park Community Bridges

Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Our mission is to cultivate resident-led community development rooted in social Justice. Practice leadership with, rather than over, each other.
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In 2012, five Metcalfe Park resident leaders formed the Metcalfe Park Community Action Team (MPCAT) to join with neighborhood and citywide partners in considering how resident engagement could contribute to the improvement of Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood. The same year, Metcalfe Park was chosen as a site for the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program (BNCP), a federally-funded program th

at provided the financial resources and support for residents and partners to catalyze resident-driven neighborhood revitalization. Resident and partner involvement in the BNCP yielded a vision, mission and values for change, and led MPCAT to become Metcalfe Park Community Bridges. We welcome all residents to join in developing and implementing Metcalfe Park Community Bridges’ work. It is only in coming together to achieve our priorities – safety and placemaking, connectedness and cultural vibrancy, civic engagement, intergenerational wealth and opportunity, and health and wellness – that we can lift up our collective power to make progress toward our long-term vision of a robust and thriving community. Our Values

In our work with partners and each other, we commit to:

Put the community first. Ensure Metcalfe Park residents are active participants in and beneficiaries of its development. Engage youth and residents as equal partners in decision-making and co-create opportunities with them in mind. Work together over the long term to redevelop and reinvigorate Metcalfe Park. Metcalfe Park is a robust and thriving community.

06/06/2026

While we hosted the Bloom & Groom today, our Neighborhood RON Surveyors were also out in the neighborhood surveying housing conditions block by block. 🏡✍🏾

This work helps us document the current state of our housing stock, identify needed repairs, and connect residents with resources that can help keep their homes safe, healthy, and stable.

Building a stronger community means beautifying our blocks and investing in the people and homes that make Metcalfe Park what it is. We outside doing both. 🌻💪🏾

Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods

06/06/2026

Get ready… We Outsiddddddeeee 🌼🌻

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 6th from 1–3PM at 3401 W. Center Street, 53210 for the launch of Year 3 of the We Outside Campaign.

Pull up to our annual flower sale and stop by the We Outside Table to learn more about the campaign. This campaign is an intentional movement that leads us to the porches, the block, and in community, building people power around the issues that impact us most.

We Outside is about building intentional community, joy, organizing and action while showing up for each other all summer long.

To stay in the loop and receive updates, invites, and information about upcoming We Outside activities, follow our socials over the next week. We Outside loading…….🙌🏾

The Food Justice Collective meeting tonight set us up for the summer 🌱🔥The FJC will be outside in community all summer l...
06/05/2026

The Food Justice Collective meeting tonight set us up for the summer 🌱🔥

The FJC will be outside in community all summer long, strengthening relationships, building with neighbors, and organizing alongside community members directly impacted by food apartheid.

From the city/county task force setup, to community control campaign launch, mass food distribution, political education, wellness gatherings, and more… we outside. ✊🏾💚

Excited for all the dope things coming this summer. Stay tapped in…… more info dropping soon 🤏🏽

P.S. $1 million out of that $2.8 million food package is loading…. Co-ops, non-profits, emerging/new or existing food and pharmacy folks are eligible. If you want to learn more DM about next week’s virtual info session.


🦋 COMMUNITY CARE IN ACTION 🦋The Metcalfe Park Freedom Shop is back open this Friday with free essentials for our communi...
06/04/2026

🦋 COMMUNITY CARE IN ACTION 🦋

The Metcalfe Park Freedom Shop is back open this Friday with free essentials for our community. Stop through for diapers, wipes, clothes, hygiene kits, and more while supplies last. ❤️

This is what people-powered care looks like. Neighbors supporting neighbors. Mutual aid. Community love.

📍 3624 W. North Ave, 2nd Floor
🗓 Friday, June 5th
⏰ 1PM–5PM (doors close at 4:30PM)

Come grab what you need, share with a neighbor, and tap into community care. Open to Metcalfe Park Neighbors and surrounding communities ❤️

MPS staffer who got plea deal in slapping case had earlier incident.. Read the update on this case:
06/03/2026

MPS staffer who got plea deal in slapping case had earlier incident.. Read the update on this case:

Records show an MPS staffer slapped two students in 13 months. The district did not report the first incident to police.

Another beautiful drop of seedlings from our family at 🌱💚We are deeply grateful for this harvest and the spirit of comm...
06/02/2026

Another beautiful drop of seedlings from our family at 🌱💚

We are deeply grateful for this harvest and the spirit of community that makes it possible. We can’t wait to see what our neighbors grow, share, and enjoy in the months ahead. Every seedling planted is another step toward stronger food sovereignty, healthier families, and a more connected community.

Happy growing! ❤️

🌺 Take a look at some of the beautiful flowers, hanging baskets, and vegetable starter plants that will be available at ...
06/02/2026

🌺 Take a look at some of the beautiful flowers, hanging baskets, and vegetable starter plants that will be available at our Annual Metcalfe Park Bloom & Groom Sale this Saturday, June 6th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM!

From vibrant blooms to tomatoes, cucumbers, and more, we have a great selection to help you beautify your yard, porch, garden, or community space while growing your own food.

⏰ Today is the last day to place a pre-order! If you miss the pre-order deadline, don’t worry—stop by on Saturday and shop in person while supplies last.

Every purchase supports Metcalfe Park Community Bridges and helps make gardening, beautification, and food sovereignty more affordable and accessible for our community.

🌸 Pre-Order Today: bit.ly/4dC3Lb9

Thank you for helping us grow a more beautiful, vibrant, and food-secure Metcalfe Park!

Tonight was everything 🤏🏽Community defense 🙌🏾So much loading 🥰Stay tuned✊🏾🖤
06/02/2026

Tonight was everything 🤏🏽
Community defense 🙌🏾
So much loading 🥰
Stay tuned✊🏾🖤

This Saturday is the MPCB Annual Bloom & Groom Flower Sale Fundraiser 🌺Get ready to beautify your yards, porches, garden...
06/01/2026

This Saturday is the MPCB Annual Bloom & Groom Flower Sale Fundraiser 🌺

Get ready to beautify your yards, porches, gardens, and community spaces with vibrant flowers, vegetable starter plants, and locally built garden beds.

This annual discounted flower sale is more than just flowers. It is a community fundraiser that helps fuel the work of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges while creating affordable and accessible opportunities for neighbors to beautify their blocks, grow their own groceries, and strengthen food sovereignty in our community.

Supplies are limited. Pre-order open now only if you live in Metcalfe Park. Pre-Orders close tomorrow June 2nd. Pick up June 6th.

We have sourced our vegetable starters locally from Harmon Community farm, and we will have Hood2Culture on site with window garden beds for sale plus raised and standing beds for preorder. 

This sale is open to the public the day of. Stop by and support our sale 🌺

Saturday, June 6th, 11-3PM
Metcalfe Park Rising
3401 W Center Street

To Pre-Order & Check out what we will have: bit.ly/4dC3Lb9

 

Address

3624 W North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53208

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14146161688

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