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Centers for Independence (CFI), otherwise known as the Milwaukee Centers for Independence (MCFI), is a disability supporting nonprofit organization located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company helps many including children, adults, elderly, and the hard of hearing.[1] They have over 700 employees working to help combat the needs of many people in the Milwaukee area.
The company's main focus is on helping people of special needs and disability have more independence in life.[2] currently they are helping more than 8,000 people with special needs and disabilities.[3] CFI offers a program called "Level Up", where if someone is disabled or have special needs, and have issues with getting employment, you can go to them and they will help.[4]
Each day, Centers for Independence serve thousands of meals to people in the Milwaukee area to combat the city's issue of food scarcity among lower-class areas. Jean Allen, a CFI employee, stated “We know now that our kids in our community are getting a healthy meal,”[4]
Locations
[edit]CFI has four locations across the Milwaukee area.
CFI Behavioral Health - 2020 W. Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Crisis Resource Center North - 5409 W. Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
Crisis Resource Center South - 2057 S. 14th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Crisis Resource Center West - 5566 N. 69th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218[5]
History
[edit]Centers for Independence, originally "Jewish Vocational Service" was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1938. In 1990, the company changed its name Milwaukee Center for Independence. In 2021, they underwent another name change to Centers for Independence. [6]
List of CEO/Presidents
[edit]| Name | Start | End |
| Michael L. Galazan | 1938 | 1980 |
| Norman Gerber | 1980 | 1989 |
| Howard L. Garber | 1990 | 2017 |
| Teri Zywicki | 2018 | 2023 |
| Leif Elsmo | 2023 | Present |
Awards
[edit]In 2021, CFI was named honorable mention in the equity category of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Focus on the Future Awards.[7]
In 2022, CFI was a finalist for the BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards in the Large Nonprofit Organization of the Year category.[8]
In 2023, CFI received a $4 million federal grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to go toward behavioral health treatment.[9]
External Link
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Center for Independence (CFI) - Milwaukee Resources". www.mhawisconsin.org. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Schertz, Alysha (2015-11-24). "Milwaukee Center for Independence". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Milwaukee Center for Independence | Cerebral Palsy Family Network". Cerebral Palsy Family Network | Cerebral Palsy Resources | CPFN. 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b "Serving Hope: Milwaukee's Center for Independence fights food insecurity and builds futures". TMJ4 News. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Center for Independence (CFI) - Milwaukee Resources". www.mhawisconsin.org. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "What is CFI? - CFIhope.org". 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Thomas, Arthur (2021-07-15). "Finalists named for MMAC Focus on the Future awards". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Smart, Ashley (2022-11-04). "Winners named for the 2022 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Spoto, Cara (2023-11-10). "Centers for Independence behavioral health program awarded $4 million federal grant". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
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