“SAFER City MKE—Bracelet Giveaway” is a Youth Movement pilot program in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Mayor’s Office, the Milwaukee Police Department, United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM) and many others.
This new initiative will give out 5,000 orange rubber bracelets that say SAFER CITY MKE, to youth who participate in summer programming at non-profit organizations throughout the city. Prizes will be given out to youth who are seen wearing the bracelet, but who are also seen demonstrating positive behavior in the community. The prizes can be given out by the Mayor, MPD, MFD and Ambassadors from the organizations participating.
Milwaukee’s youth, at participating summer youth programs, will be given an orange bracelet to wear that signifies participation in the program. Throughout the summer, “rewards” (ice cream coupons, Slurpee coupons, fun dips, balloons, balls, etc.) will be distributed to these youth wearing this bracelet that are spotted demonstrating positive behavior.
The purpose of this program is to positively engage young Milwaukeeans and their families. The hope is this positive interaction will serve as a motivating factor on a number of different levels: being active, positive interactions with first responders and city leaders, encourage youth to make good choices, and spread a positive message of being noticed for having fun.
Participating Organizations
Mayor’s Office
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee Fire Department
UNCOM
COA
Journey House
City on a Hill
Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Christian Center
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Police Department
Northcott Neighborhood Center
EMPLOY-Camp RISE program
SHARP Literacy
Urban Ecology Center
Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee
Neu-Life Community Development
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
Donors
Brady Corporation Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation
Neu-Life Community Development
UNCOM