Coming Fall 2026!
You may be familiar with our Community Transportation Academy, but did you know that we’re planning our first-ever Community Housing Academy in Milwaukee?
Over 7 weeks of in-person sessions, we will equip local advocates with the knowledge, tools, and connections to engage with effective housing advocacy and policy change to expand housing options in their own communities.
The Community Housing Academy is designed for anyone who wants to better understand (and influence) the future of housing: residents, elected officials, planners, municipal/county staff, students, developers, builders, business leaders, and real estate professionals alike!
Find information about the class schedule and topics, along with answers to the most frequently asked questions. Apply here to join us (deadline: August 15, 2026).
Key Details:
- Independence First, 540 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- September 16 – October 28, 2026 (meeting weekly, 7 total sessions) on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.
- To respect your time while covering all necessary material, most sessions are 2 to 2.5 hours long; there is only one 3-hour session, and built-in breaks are provided. See full schedule for details.
Got Questions? Reach out to Tehila: tehila@1kfriends.org