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Harambee Ombudsman Project, Inc. This Web Site: www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/hopi/
Harambee Past & Present Harambee is a neighborhood of impressive resources, including substantial homes, active commercial areas, residents, community based organizations and businesses which are committed to neighborhood revitalization and a strong cultural heritage. A large district, it extends from Holton Street on the east, East Capitol Drive on the north, the North South freeway (I-43) on the west and West Pleasant Street on the south. With its southern boundary only blocks away from downtown Milwaukee, the Harambee community includes a number of distinct sub-areas. Harambee In Swahili Means ... In Swahili, Harambee means ''pulling together.'' Harambee is the principle in which the Harambee Ombudsman Project, Inc. was founded. For 25 years, HOPI has searched for better ways to address local level problems. Program Highlights Today, HOPI's programs and advocacy efforts focus on the following -Home Improvement -Crime Prevention and Awareness -Youth Activities -Community Organizing -Neighborhood Strategic Planning -AODA services -Affordable housing -Mixed use development HOPI has been the recipient of the 1999 Outstanding Community Based Organization of the Year Award from the Milwaukee Police Department, receiver of the 2000 Best Practice Award from HUD, and the beneficiary of the 2001 and 2004 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development & Innovation, recognized for its new home construction and youth training program. |
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