LAYTON BOULEVARD WEST NEIGHBORS INC
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Mission Statement
VIA is a partner in building strong, healthy neighborhoods where all of us can thrive.
About This Cause
In 1995, the School Sisters of St. Francis (SSSF) founded VIA to serve as the neighborhood organization for the community surrounding their international motherhouse. At the time, the neighborhood was experiencing transition that negatively impacted community safety, property values, and neighborhood confidence. In response to this need, the SSSF foundresses began organizing ice cream socials to bring neighbors together to get to know one another. This effort was eventually formalized as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, now known as VIA CDC. To achieve the goal of stabilizing and revitalizing the near South side neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park neighborhoods, VIA empowers neighbors, business owners and other stakeholders to invest their time, energy or money in our community’s continued growth. This investment takes on many forms including buying a home, opening a business, or visiting any of our neighborhood’s wonderful attractions. VIA developed this asset-based approach in 2006 as a founding member of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, a collaboration of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, City of Milwaukee, and other middle-market neighborhoods throughout the city. In 2011, VIA took the next step forward in its neighborhood development efforts when it partnered with the Zilber Family Foundation to create a Quality of Life Plan. The Plan represents the shared vision of the hundreds of neighbors who participated in its creation and serves as the roadmap for VIA’s continued revitalization strategies. VIA serves as the lead convening agency for the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative and collaborates with neighbors and numerous partners to attract additional investments and improve the quality of life in Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park. Since 1995, VIA has maintained strong roots with the neighbors while evolving into one of the preeminent community development organizations in the City of Milwaukee. Working side-by-side with residents and stakeholders, VIA has achieved the following outcomes: $40 million in leveraged neighborhood investment resulting in renovated homes, new businesses and public space improvements. $7.2 million invested in improvements to 1,000+ homes since 1995. $6.2 million invested in sales of 71 homes since 2006. 31 new businesses and 116 new jobs created since 2005. 8,000 neighbors have participated in 200+ community projects and events.