Milwaukee nonprofit raises money to build a center for youths

The project is designed to bridge gaps related to housing, workforce development, mental health and economic opportunity

Neu-Life Community Development, a nonprofit providing educational and recreational programs for young people, is raising $16 million to construct NeuVue, a six-story youth and community development center on Milwaukee’s Near West Side.

From career development to afterschool and summer programs, Neu-Life provides youths with engagement, life skills and opportunities to keep them on the right path. This includes participation in culinary, mentorship and annual service projects. ..

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Leo’s notes: Milwaukee’s Neu-Life Community Development is showing what it means to invest in the next generation with its $16 million NeuVue project—a rare blend of youth programming, career development, and affordable housing for young adults. By pairing 36 housing units with a state-of-the-art community hub, Neu-Life is tackling housing, workforce readiness, and mental health in one stroke. This kind of holistic, place-based investment is exactly the kind of innovation cities need if we’re serious about breaking cycles of poverty and giving young people a real shot at stability.