SOC Events

SOC hosts a number of events in neighborhoods across Milwaukee's Near South Side each
year.  From block meetings and clean ups to forums with elected officials and city workers,
SOC focuses their events on connecting residents to city services and other motivated
community members in their neighborhood.













































Connecting to the right people and resources is the first step in making changes in your
community.  Call us at SOC (414)672-8090 if you would like us to help you plan an event in
your area or have a questions about a prior meeting.
SOC
Southside Organizing Committee
Empowering communities since 1990
Address:
1300 S Layton BL
Milwaukee, WI  53215

Phone:
414-672-8090

Fax:
414-672-8358

Email:
office@socmilwaukee.org

Website:
www.socmilwaukee.org
Let us know how we
are doing or what
we can do for you!  
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below!
Here are some SOC events:
Spring Maintenance Meeting
 last held March 24th 2011
    Generally one of our largest meetings, this annual event is
    held every spring to discuss maintenance issues like pot
    holes, trash collection, and housing resources. Speakers
    attend from the City's Department of Public Works and
    Department of Neighborhood Services to give information
    about what they do and how to access their system of
    services. The meeting also includes representatives from
    various housing resources to talk about their programs and
    answer questions.  Click here to go to our housing page.
Over 100 residents
attended in addition to
elected officials and
representatives from the
city.  See the meeting's
outcome by clicking here.
Great American Clean Up
 last was April 16th, 2011
    For this coast to coast clean up initiative, SOC hosted 6 clean
    ups across the Near South Side focusing on neighbor
    participation and community investment.   After the GACU
    ends SOC continues its commitment to litter-free
    communities by helping residents and block groups host
    clean ups throughout the summer.
Between all of our sites
we had more than 150
neighbors pitching in and
picking up trash.
Safe Summer Event
 last  held May 24th,2011
    This meeting is designed to provide tips about summer
    safety and remind residents about how they can actively
    contribute to a safe summer.  This annual meeting takes
    place just before Memorial Day and lets the residents hear
    from the District Attorney*, County Sheriff*, and Chief of
    Police*.  It also includes inforamation about reporting crimes
    in progress, non-emergency criminal behavior and
    accessing when to call the Community Prosecution Unit.

    *sometimes a designee is sent in the representative's place.
Check out our
Neighborhood Safety
Tips for some simple
ways to stay safe.
Neighborhood Meetings and Block Clubs
 throught the year
    These smaller local meetings are held on a rolling as-
    needed and as-requested basis to address specific needs
    and concerns on blocks and in neighborhoods.
Interested in setting a
meeting up?
Call us at (414)672-8090.
Fall 'Seasonal Issues' Meeting
 last held October 21, 2010
    Held in fall when the summer has cooled and the leaves are
    starting to pile up in the streets this meeting covers some
    topics from the spring meting but focuses on any "Seasonal"
    or current issues in the community.  This can range from
    parking and leaf collection to recycling and crime.