From community gardens to public art, we are growing a neighborhood rooted in sustainability, creativity, and mutual support.
Cultivating a Resiliant South Milwaukee
Organic Community Garden
At Growing South Milwaukee, we see our garden as the heartbeat of neighborhood revitalization. It is a place where sustainability meets human concern—where organic gardening practices protect our local pollinators and provide healthy, chemical-free food for our families in need. Our garden is a testament to what happens when a community decides to grow its own future.
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Our Mission
We are transfoming our neighborhood through activism
Sustainable Food Systems
We believe that access to healthy, organic food is a fundamental human right and the foundation of a resilient neighborhood. Our sustainable food system bridges the gap between our organic community garden and the local dinner table, ensuring that the fruits of our labor nourish those who need it most. By prioritizing ecological health and intentional distribution, we are cultivating a community where sustainability and hunger relief grow hand-in-hand.
Artist Led Neighborhood Growth
We believe that artists are the primary architects of a thriving neighborhood. By transforming vacant storefronts into creative hubs and our streets into living galleries, we prove that creative energy is a powerful catalyst for economic and social revitalization.
Our mission is to center the ‘creative class’ in the growth of South Milwaukee, ensuring that as our city evolves, it remains a vibrant, soul-filled home for makers, musicians, and neighbors alike. When we invest in our artists, we aren’t just supporting a project—we are fueling the heartbeat of a community that is growing from the inside out.
How You Can Help
Hunger Relief
You can help us bridge the gap between harvest and home by donating fresh produce from your own garden or contributing to our organic seed fund. Whether you’re volunteering to distribute harvests or providing financial support, your involvement ensures that healthy, sustainable food reaches every neighbor in South Milwaukee.
Volunteer
Whether you are helping maintain our organic community garden or assisting behind the scenes for Flip Side Festival of the Arts, your hands-on support is what brings our neighborhood projects to life. From dropping changing into the mural boxes at local businesses to greeting neighbors at our events, volunteering is the best way to connect with your community and help downtown South Milwaukee thrive.
Donate
You can make a direct impact by donating through our secure portal or visiting us at Parkway Floral to contribute in person. Whether it is a one-time gift or a recurring monthly pledge, your generosity provides the vital funding needed to keep our community garden growing and our downtown murals vibrant.
Advocate
Your voice is a powerful tool for shaping the future of South Milwaukee through civic engagement and participation in local council meetings. By advocating for creative wellness and property revitalization, you help ensure our neighborhood remains a thriving, sustainable hub for artists and residents alike.
Roots of Radiance Art & Wellness Collective
Roots of Radiance is a creative residency and wellness initiative dedicated to breathing new life into South Milwaukee’s downtown. By activating the storefront at 925 Milwaukee Ave, we are transforming a vacant space into a vibrant hub for artist collaboration and professional growth.
This program isn’t just about art—it’s about neighborhood revitalization. By providing a dedicated home for creators in the heart of our city, we are planting the seeds for a more connected, resilient, and inspired community. Roots of Radiance serves as a living example of how creative energy can reclaim and reimagine our local spaces.
Art Works Downtown Mural Initiative
Discover the transformative power of art through our Downtown Mural Initiative, where creativity meets community. We proudly collaborate with talented artists who bring their visions to life, turning our streets into a dynamic gallery. This initiative not only beautifies our city but also fosters a sense of belonging and pride among residents and visitors. Join us in celebrating the artistry that makes South Milwaukee uniquely special.
Signature Festivals
At Growing South Milwaukee, we believe our streets should be as vibrant as our citizens. Our festival season bridges the gap between the canvas and the turntable. From the Flip Side Festival of the Arts, which transforms our downtown into a living gallery of chalk art and murals, to the Day of the DJ, where our Mix Masters Milwaukee DJ Fest brings professional DJ culture and technical production to the forefront, we are building a new tradition of public celebration. These events are where local small businesses, professional artists, and families meet to experience the unique, high-energy ‘flip side’ of South Milwaukee.
Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors
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