NPC 2014 Conference ~ Thursday, October 30

Building Opportunity for Boys & Men of Color

When boys and men of color succeed, Milwaukee succeeds.

Challenges faced by Black, Latino and Native American boys and men – those most disproportionately impacted by racial disparities in Milwaukee – also affect families, neighborhoods and the social and economic fabric of the entire community.

Nonprofits working with boys and men of color, and all organizations, can and must do more if our community is to thrive. The Nonprofit Center's biennial conference strengthened the resolve and capacity of local nonprofits. More than 250 attendees gathered at the Italian Conference Center and: 

~ Explored the barriers, racial disparities and stereotypes that limit opportunity for boys and men of color
~ Learned from and engaged with expert presenters and panelists working in the community
~ Got tools, program ideas, and ways to leverage new funding and other resources

Contact us for more information on staying involved in the work to build opportunity for boys and men of color in Milwaukee. The conference was just a start -- watch for details on followup activities and workshops.

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The Nonprofit Center conference was part of Boys and Men of Color Week in Milwaukee October 26-November 1, the first week of its kind in the nation.
This powerful series of events was presented by a partnership of organizations laying the groundwork for continued action and community investment in this critical work. Other events during the week included:
10/26: Day of Healing, Prayer and Fellowship for Boys and Men of Color
10/27: Creating a Cooperative Vision for Boys and Men of Color  
10/28: Community Day of Dialogue (share with us on Twitter @BMOCMKE)
10/29: Leadership Symposium for the funding community
10/31-11/1 Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit

Help shape a cooperative vision for boys and men of color! The Research Center for Urban Education Leadership Development at UW-Milwaukee is conducting a research project titled Shaping a Cooperative Vision for Boys and Men of Color: A Study of Southeast Wisconsin Organizational Resources and Priorities. Anyone who works for Milwaukee area organizations that provide direct services to youth and families of color is invited to take part in this important survey and site visit. Click here for survey details.

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Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors

General support from

Cayen Systems

Wegner CPAs 

Groundwork Milwaukee

The Guest House

Victory Garden Initiative

Center for Resilient Cities

Conference
Topics & Presenters

Welcome & Remarks         
Tom Barrett, Mayor, City of Milwaukee
Vincent Lyles, President/CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Tony Baez, Ph.D.,
Executive Director, Centro Hispano of Milwaukee
Lyle A. Ignace, M.D., M.P.H.,
Executive Director, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center
Leigh Kunde, Executive Director, Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee

Keynote presentation by 
Eric Grimes
Senior Consultant, Institute for Black Male Achievement, Root Cause, Philadelphia, PA

Morning Workshops
Building Opportunity for:

Youth Engagement
Tony Shields, Executive Director, United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee
Reggie Moore, CEO, Center for Youth Engagement
Charles Brown, Youth Program Director, Journey House
Victor Barnett, Co-Executive Director/Founder, Running Rebels
Tim Balke, Youth Program Director, United Community Center

Educational Success
Tony Baez, Ph.D.,
Executive Director,
Centro Hispano of Milwaukee
Rodney Bourrage, Executive Director, Operation Dream
Amy Tromp, Principal,
Indian Community School
Demond Means, Ph.D., Superintendent, Mequon-Thiensville School District

Strong Families
and Healthy Relationships
James Mosely, Alma Center
Alphonso Pettis, Next Door Foundation Fatherhood Program
Angela Robbins, President, COMPEL
Robert Marrs, Clinical Manager,
Aurora Family Service
Alyssa Miller, Case Manager/
Support Specialist, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center
Mark Powless, Ph.D.,
Director, Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services

Employment
Paula Penebaker, President/CEO, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman,
1st District, City of Milwaukee
Anthony McHenry, Executive Director, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
Fred Royal, Business Services Specialist, Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board
Kathy Tyson, Interim Executive Director, Spotted Eagle
José Lovo, WIA Youth Program 
Coordinator, UMOS

Special Presentation for
All Conference Participants
Building Capacity of Boys and Men of Color to be Resilient
Patricia McManus, Ph.D., President/CEO, Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin

Afternoon Workshops
Building Nonprofits'
Capacity to:

Respond to the
Funding Imperative
Marcus White, Vice President
of Civic Engagement,
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Deanna Singh, Executive Director,
Burke Foundation
Nicole Angresano, Vice President, Community Impact, United Way of Greater Milwaukee
Steven L. Mahan, Director,
City of Milwaukee Community Block Grant Administration

Learn From and
Do What Works
Clarence Johnson, Associate Executive Director, Wisconsin Community Services
Decoteau Irby, Assistant Professor,
UW-Milwaukee
Robert Cherry, Director, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
Tristan Gross, Batterer Intervention Program Facilitator, Alma Center
Diane Amour, Program Coordinator, Office of American Indian Student Services, UW-Milwaukee

Reduce Violence and Provide Second Chances
Katie Sanders, Executive Director, Safe & Sound
Nicole Yunk-Todd, Director of Policy & Research, Wisconsin Community Services
John Connelly, Program Officer/Community Safety Coordinator, LISC Milwaukee
Shanyiell McCloud, Founder,
CleanSlate Milwaukee

Maximize Collective Impact
Reggie Moore, CEO, Center for Youth Engagement 
Jeffery Roman, Benchmark Coordinator, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
Dominique Samari, J.D., Partner, 
P3 Development Group
Mike Soika, Director,
Milwaukee Succeeds

Mediate, Resolve Conflict,
Heal Trauma and End Violence
LaShawndra Vernon, Program Director, Milwaukee Life Course Initiative for Healthy Families, United Way of Greater Milwaukee

Conference Closing
Next Steps
Leigh Kunde, Next Steps for Sector Inclusion, Training and Development, Acknowledgements
Reggie Moore, CEO, Center for Youth Engagement
Joyce Mallory, Boys & Men of Color Week Assessment Survey & Commitment Form