Centers for Independence

07/25/2025

Lace up your sneakers and join us at MKE5K on July 26!

We're raising awareness for healthy lifestyles, thanks to CFI's Network of African American Colleagues (NAC). Stop by our resource booth for info about free summer meals, mental health resources, career opportunities and more.

Don't miss this powerful, community-led event!

Learn more at mke5k.com

Join us for an exciting men and families 5k Walk/Run event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Deer District August 24th! Lace up your shoes and hit the historic streets of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive for a memorable fitness experience. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your wellness jou

07/16/2025

July is —a time to celebrate progress in accessibility, inclusion and dignity for people with disabilities.

At CFI, we’re proud to be part of that journey every day.

This summer, we’re sharing Ben’s story—a powerful reminder of what healing looks like when people are met with compassion and care.

💛 Become a hero in someone’s journey: https://cfihope.org/2025summerappeal/

07/11/2025

We will be at the Philippine Center Health Fair TOMORROW!

In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, we'll be sharing wellness resources that reflect and celebrate the diversity of those we serve.

We look forward to connecting with you!

07/04/2025

We wish everyone a happy, safe and fun 4th of July weekend.

Our main office will be closed on Friday, but Crisis Resource Centers and residential locations will remain open.

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06/19/2025

We're proud to be part of Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration! Hear from Al Hill, CFI's Vice President of DEI & Community Affairs, as he shares how Juneteenth connects to our mission and the communities we serve.

06/18/2025

Juneteenth, also known as National Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.

We are proud to take part in Milwaukee's annual Juneteenth Celebration. Join us on Thursday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

We will share info about our services, including behavioral health and crisis support. Also, in honor of Summer Meals Week, we'll highlight our free summer meals program for kids and teens.

We look forward to connecting and celebrating with you!

05/23/2025

We wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe Memorial weekend!

Our main office will be closed on Monday, but Crisis Resource Centers and residential locations will remain open.

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05/19/2025

1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth experience mental illness every year. While mental health is something we should be mindful of every day, May is a time to bring greater awareness and reduce stigma.

At CFI, we understand the importance of mental health and are here to help.

If you or someone you know needs support but don't know where to start, call 211. If you or someone you know is suicidal, call 911 or the national hotline at 988.

Learn how CFI can help at www.cfihope.org.

04/14/2025

The weather is warming up and we are seeing signs of spring! 🌞

Our LIFE Services Adult Day Program has been ready for the growing season for quite some time now. We are moving full speed ahead with all of our growing and gardening endeavors. 🌱

Thanks to our Hoop Houses, which let us extend our growing season by a few months in the spring, our beautiful lettuce and claytonia was ready to harvest for some of our restaurant partners last week, including Goodkind located in Bay View.

Our clients seeded, tended to and grew lettuce. Last Friday, they harvested, washed and delivered it for Goodkind to use in their menu. 🥬🥗

This little portion of our everyday programming showcases just how our Adult Day programs walk the walk of our CFI values: Equity, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, and Community. 🫶

04/09/2025

We were saddened to hear of the passing of CFI friend and supporter, Don Davis.

Don was a transformative business leader whose impact on our community is deep and wide. Don’s commitment to fostering happy, hopeful and healthy children through philanthropy is nothing short of inspiring.

Our CFI team, fellow nonprofits, and the people we serve are forever grateful for Don’s lasting legacy of leadership and compassion.

Rockwell Automation's Don Davis remembered for his company leadership and support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.

04/02/2025

Autism is a developmental disability that affects language and communication, sensory processing and motor skills, cognition and social interaction.

In other words, autism is just another way of seeing the world. 🙂

Autism impacts 1 in 36 children, and many families have difficulty accessing critical services. CFI offers autism screening, diagnosis and support, specializing in kids 15 months to 10 years of age.

Learn more at https://cfihope.org/programs-services/childrens-behavioral-health/.

03/21/2025

How can you practice true inclusion? By including people of all abilities and perspectives in decision-making processes big and small.

On World Down Syndrome Day, CFI joins disability advocates around the world to drive actions that create healthy, hopeful and inclusive communities. Inclusion will never be possible if the decisions that shape the world are made only by a few, for a few.

Inclusion will never be possible if the decisions that shape the world are made only by a few, for a few. From having a say in everyday personal choices to b...