City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

Children, youth and family programs: City on A Hill provides holistic support to low-income families, children, and youth, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty. We engage hundreds of youth annually in growth-focused activities like afterschool programs, summer initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities. We also offer family services including home visits, emergency assistance, caregiver support groups, and community-building events, all designed to foster strong families and vibrant communities.

Community center: City on A Hill's community center is A vibrant hub of transformation, where partnership and service converge to create lasting impact in milwaukee's low-income communities. We host A dynamic alliance of nonprofit, educational, and minority-led organizations, all working together to deliver essential services that address the diverse needs of our neighbors. This collaborative space offers nutrition programs for children, cultural competency training for health professionals, employment support for adults, ged recovery classes, and comprehensive disability assessments. By co-locating, these organizations maximize shared resources, fostering A stronger, more resilient community that empowers central City residents to thrive.

Healthcare services: City on A Hill delivers life-changing healthcare services to over 1,000 economically disadvantaged individuals annually, including those experiencing homelessness, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Our comprehensive care includes health screenings, physician consultations, medication provision, telehealth access, vision care, rehabilitative services, diabetes prevention, and cancer screenings. Our specialized initiative for those in shelters and transitional housing emphasizes health education and system navigation, ensuring that all can access dignified, no-cost primary care.

Training programs: City on A Hill offers transformative training programs that address systemic poverty and injustice. Our curriculum includes immersive poverty simulations, racial justice training, and mission-focused experiences like 'urban plunge' weekends and short-term service trips. These initiatives not only educate but mobilize over 1,000 volunteers annually from diverse backgrounds, inspiring them to contribute to the revitalization of milwaukee's central City and support our mission of justice and empowerment.