Food
Summer Meals for Students & Families
Milwaukee families will have two options this summer to receive free meals from Milwaukee Public Schools; MPS Summer Meal Delivery Program & MPS Summer Food Service Program. Click the link below to find out more and register. All Milwaukee children age 18 and under are eligible. In addition, adults are also eligible for the meal delivery program.
COA Food Pantry
COA’s Food Pantry at the Goldin Center is open three days a week. The hours are as follows:
Monday 10:00 am – 1:00PM
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 6:00PM
Saturday 9:00 am -12:00PM
Pandemic EBT
Pandemic EBT provides grocery benefits to parents to replace the value of missed school meals.
Local Food Pantries
Youth Programs
MPS Summer Academy
SAFE and FREE summer programming for K5–grade 12 city of Milwaukee residents! Due to COVID-19, program offerings are subject to change based on the instruction format (virtual or face-to-face). Closest site to Auer is Jackson, a list can be found online. Seats are limited, sign up now! Registration closes 6/7!
COA Family Summer Camp
Camp Helen Brachman is offering exciting three day programs for families! It’s a one of a kind family getaway. There are no age restrictions for children at any of our family camps. The adult(s) in the family are expected to supervise and participate with their children.
Summer Technology
Help guide students’ online time this summer by utilizing, high-quality apps and websites that are parent and teacher approved! Families can download or bookmark these on kids’ devices to ensure any screen time kids do have is time well spent.
Absorbing Gameplay and First-Rate Learning Apps
Wellness
COVID 19 Vaccinations
Between March 22 – April 4th residents of the 53206 zip code (16 yrs+) are eligible to receive the COVID 19 Vaccine. Beginning April 5th ALL Milwaukee residents (16 yrs+) are eligible!
Staying Safe During COVID
COVID 19 is still present! It’s important to continue to stay safe and do your part to help stop the spread. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you. Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
Flu Shots
Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19 there are many important benefits.
Lead exposure: Tips to protect your child
Exposure to lead can harm your child’s health and development. Know the common sources of lead exposure and how to avoid them.
Lead Exposure: Tips to Protect Your Child
Training & Workshops
Triple P Parenting Classes
Triple P Parenting Classes are a good place for caregivers to learn strategies to build child resilience and manage behavioral problems at home.
More Information on Triple P Classes
The Milwaukee Urban League
Helping individuals successfully find work and prepare for careers is at the heart of the work of the Milwaukee Urban League. MUL’s employment and training programs provide a variety of services to help individuals search and prepare for jobs that will improve their futures. Current Programs include virtual Driver’s Education Classes, Financial Empowerment Services, GED plus Career Paths, Transitional Jobs Training and more!
MKE Public Library Job Readiness
In partnership with the Goodwill Workforce Development Center of Southeastern Wisconsin, Job Readiness 101 is a monthly series of programs aimed at helping the job seeker find available employment opportunities, prepare a resume and master interviewing skills.