RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good initiative fosters the expansion of solar power among mission-based nonprofits, public schools and houses of worship in Wisconsin. By reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, these organizations are able to reduce their energy bills while combatting climate change. Applications for the spring round of Solar for Good grants are now [...]
On Saturday, February 28, our Greening Congregations Community Luncheon brought together more than 80 Sherman Park partners, leaders and residents who shared valuable resources on energy efficiency and green infrastructure. They also discussed practical tools that homeowners, congregations and other organizations can use to care for their buildings, their neighborhoods and the environment. Thank you [...]
Reduce your energy bills and improve the comfort, health and safety of your home. This recent webinar, presented by the City of Milwaukee ECO Office, breaks down how to qualify for grant money to save on weatherization and appliance upgrades. It includes details from contractors and program providers that will make the process easy. Grant [...]
Citizen Action of Wisconsin can help homeowners access grants of up to $10,000 to weatherize their homes. The "Inflation Reduction Act for HOMES" program provides funding to help Wisconsin residents make energy efficient upgrades. The goal is to lower energy costs, improve home comfort and reduce environmental impact by funding a variety of home improvements. [...]
If you're interested in composting your home food scraps, you're in luck. Now you can, with the City of Milwaukee’s Free Food Scrap Drop-Off Pilot Program. The City of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works is supporting the FEED MKE Pilot Project by funding this new, free community-based program. Just drop off your food scraps at [...]
SPCA's own Ife Tolorunju, organizer for the Greening Congregations Initiative, hosted a rain barrel installation workshop at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on Saturday, August 23. Employees of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District gave a step-by-step demonstration on how to install one of these water-saving devices one's own property. The neighbors who attended were also given [...]
What in the world concerns you? Flooding? Extreme temperatures? Water and air pollution? Let's talk about it! The City of Milwaukee ECO office, in partnership with the Health Department and Ex Fabula, are excited to invite you to attend "Let's Talk About It! My Climate Story Workshop." This free four-session series will equip residents with [...]
Sherman Park residents! If you organize a cleanup for your block, SPCA will provide you with free gloves, trash pickers and buckets (while supplies last). We'll also be glad to print flyers for you, to help encourage your neighbors to volunteer. Just call us at (414) 444-9803 to get started! Click here to download a [...]
If you missed Earth Day in May 2025, you can get a glimpse below of all the eco-friendly activities that took place. https://youtube.com/shorts/bgyO4YZRgjU
The Greening Congregations Initiative and the Sherman Park ECO-Neighborhood team recently hosted this webinar. It includes lots of helpful information about stormwater management, rain barrels, rain gardens and more. Click the image below to watch a recording of the webinar: https://youtu.be/uUnfRjeuGKk?si=AIrg2o0uhvhHJF_1
