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Community First In Milwaukee

Date Added: Feb 14, 2009
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Category: Civic & Community
A city guide would not be complete without some information about the area and people it serves.  Milwaukee civic & community resources have a lot to offer, including information on: business development, charities, churches of all faiths, city government, education at all levels, federal government, fire protection, law enforcement, libraries, news and publications of all varieties, parks and beaches, postal services, social services, state government, and all of your utility needs.  First and foremost, if you’ve just moved to our area, the info about how to hook up service for water, power, phone, and TV, as well as knowing if you can access 9-1-1 for all of your emergency needs are a must.  

All inquiries about city information go through City Hall, which is located at 200 East Wells St. The Clerk’s office telephone number is 414-286-2221.

The Police District Three office, the Data Communications Center is located at 2333 N 49th St. and can be reached for non-emergency inquiries at 414-935-7233. There are six additional stations around the city at locations called District One, District Two, District Four, District Five, District Six, and District Seven. Their numbers and other information about them are located on the City of Milwaukee Police website.

Other community resources are easy to find, as well. The fire department headquarters is located at 711 West Wells St. Their non-emergency number is 414-286-8969.

Information about the Health Department can be found on the City of Milwaukee website. To access them just click on the link titled Departments on the Home page and then select Health Department. They have vital information there like how to get copies of birth and death records that you may need. All in all, the city offices are very accessible, and you can find just about everything you need in close proximity to downtown.  

Other groups you may be looking for soon after moving to the vicinity may be social service organizations or religious services. The social services in Milwaukee and the surrounding area include: job and family services, transitional living services, the Penfield Children’s Center, and charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army. You will just have to research the available community resources to find the ones you require. Religious services are similar. There are more than a thousand churches in and around Milwaukee for every denomination big and small. You’ll be certain to find the right fit in the right neighborhood for yourself or your family.

No matter what type of civic or community resources you call for, a little research can help you find everything you need.

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