Recreation Organizations

1320 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207  

(414) 482-1000 

They provide a variety of fun and exciting programs for children, seniors, family events, and health enrichment programs for adults. Additionally, they have an emergency food pantry and give a helping hand to those who could occasionally use it.  

788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI 53202 

(414) 258-4778 

They help children realize their potentials and build their futures. They nurture children and strengthen communities. They also provide one-to-one mentoring relationships.  

Various Locations

1 (414)-487-5700 

They provide safety and support to youth and academic and recreational programs. Additionally, they provide meals, strong role models, organized athletics, and access to the arts. They want to strengthen academic performances, build character, encourage healthy lifestyles, and meet the basic needs of Milwaukee’s youth. Currently open during the day for virtual learning.

2 Locations

(414) 263-8383 

They help Milwaukee’s children, teens and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of educational, recreational, and social work programs offered through their urban community centers, Milwaukee Public Schools, and their rural camp facility.  

5132 W. Mill Road, Milwaukee, WI 53218 

(414) 988-9684 

Offers classes for young people and also builds great relationships.

8649 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point, WI 53217 

(414) 755-5855 

Coffee, Bakery, and Art Studio! Friendship Circle of Wisconsin provides support, friendship, and opportunities to include people with all varying abilities in our community. 

315 W Court St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 

(414) 271-2656 

They deliver educational, health promotion, and community-building services that meet the needs of LGBT youth, adults, and allies. Their programs are developed with a consideration of community needs, diversity and inclusivity, community development, and availability of resources.  

2207 N 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 

53212 

(414) 372-1550 

They connect communities through Christ to empower individuals, motivate families, and build stronger neighborhoods. They integrate the ideals of self-help, motivation and empowerment, and physical and spiritual support to do more than just provide a service or render a program.  

1300 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215 

(414) 687-2248 

They provide a safe place where women who are sexually exploited can find their value, purpose, and inner beauty while they discover who God created and personally formed them to be.  

2110 W. Scott St., Milwaukee, WI 53204  

(414) 647-0548 

They empower families on Milwaukee’s near southside to move out of poverty by offering adult education, youth development, THRIVE workforce development, and family engagement. Please contact them by email: info@journeyhouse.org 

2201 S. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 

(414) 645-4624 

They serve Milwaukee’s south side by offering a wide variety of fitness, recreation, and programming opportunities to area residents.  

317 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

(414) 248-3996 

MCCY has a variety of programs and they try to address gaps in services and provide programs to the underserved and impoverished populations in Milwaukee. They offer advocacy services, supportive and educational groups, creative and art-based groups, life skills-focused groups, and others throughout the year. 

4610 W. Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216 

(414) 977-4249 

They are a drop-in resource center for young adults to assist them in learning new skills that will empower them as they strive for independence. They have many amenities like a computer lab, laundry facility, meeting space, 1:1 peer support, small library, community resources, kitchen, access to hygiene supplies, and recreation and social programming.  

Multiple Locations

(414) 475-8180 

They strive to enrich the lives of Milwaukee’s youth, adults, and families through many innovative programs. The programs are designed to improve the academic achievement of all students during non-school hours, strengthen families, reduce crime, and enhance the well-being of all residents.

1531 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 

(414) 344-5600 

They serve Milwaukee’s west side by offering a wide variety of fitness, recreation, and programming opportunities to area residents. 

2819 W. Richardson Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53208 

(414) 933-6161 

They are a community center serving individuals and families at all stages of life and regardless of income. The services they have are early childcare, after-school programs for youth and teens, adult education for refugees, and parenting support.  

6100 N. 42nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 

(414) 449-1546 

They develop family, career, and community-capable young adults through programming, mentoring, and Christ-centered principles. They serve as a family-supporting partner, provide an environment of safety and well-being, promote pathways to growth and development, and create a personal vision of success and purpose. 

1531 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 

Inside the MLK Community Center

(414) 344-5788

They try to preserve families and protect children while promoting self-sufficiency. They are committed to change, working to motivate, educate and empower the community to meet the challenges of the future.  

1555 N. River Center Dr., Suite 114, Milwaukee, WI 53212  

(414) 226-5305 

They provide development opportunities and mentoring support for boys and young men who need positive role models. Programs include enrichment activities, tutoring, workforce development, athletic opportunities, and fun summer activities.  

3421 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 

(414) 344-2111

They provide academic support and enrichment programs for students, from kindergarten through high school. They create a nurturing environment, build a collaborative network, foster meaningful one-on-one relationships, expand students’ horizons, and invest students in protecting, improving, and taking pride in their neighborhood.  

4200 N. Holton St., #400, Milwaukee, WI 53212 

(414) 964-2565 

They provide a continuum of services to ensure that young people have access to all the resources that they need to find stability. They have supported housing, runaway, and homeless youth services, drop-in center, street outreach, youth shelter, anti-sexual violence services, education center, and clinical services.  

161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Unit 1000, Milwaukee, WI 53203 

Located inside The Ave on the Plankinton Side; Below the TJ Maxx

(414)-445-9079 

Their mission is to engage, educate, and empower youth and communities through transformative creative arts and hip-hop culture. They work with local and national artists, middle and high school-aged youth, local and national community-based/youth organizations, public officials, law enforcement agencies, small businesses, large corporations, and schools/universities to empower youth and young adults through their unique pipeline services.  

Their mission is: "To build positive lifelong relationships and provide opportunities to help girls grow into women that will succeed in multiple areas of their lives."

5460 N. 64th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 

(414)-463-7950

They have programs for every age and every stage. For childhood, they provide childcare, afterschool programs, and meal programs. For teenagers, there are anti-violence and teen pregnancy prevention programs, academic and personal development programs, and sports. For adults, they have an employment program. For families, there is a food pantry, nursing clinic, and literacy services. 

1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 

(414)-384-3100 

They assist individuals in achieving their potential by focusing on cultural heritage as a means of strengthening personal development and by promoting high academic standards in all of its educational programs. They provide programs to all ages in the areas of education, cultural arts, recreation, community development, and health and human services.  

*3 Locations* - Riverside Park, Washington Park, Menomonee Valley

They inspire generations to build environmental curiosity, understanding, and respect. They restore hope and heal their urban natural world, neighborhood by neighborhood. They offer many different types of community programs for families, adults, after-school, teens, girl scouts, interest groups, and urban adventure groups.   

2342 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210  

(414)-444-8726 

They are promoting the next generation of leaders committed to building safe and sustainable communities. They have youth-led social justice campaigns in health, education, public safety, and juvenile justice reform. 

732 S. 21st St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 

(414)-647-8200 

They provide services and resources for runaway, homeless, and other troubled youth, and their families. Their services help to empower youth, help them resolve personal and family problems, strengthen family relationships, and support safe and stable homes. They have shelter, counseling, educational program, and other services to help young people.  

*Muliple Locations*

414-354-9622 

They believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. They focus on 3 main areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.