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News
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![CFI releases annual agency and D&I impact reports](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ribbon-cutting-03.jpg)
CFI releases annual agency and D&I impact reports
Each year, Centers for Independence takes a moment to reflect on accomplishments and look forward with hope with the annual impact report.
![MCFI Foundation receives support from Green Bay Packers Foundation](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-28-600x800.png)
MCFI Foundation receives support from Green Bay Packers Foundation
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 21, 2023) – The MCFI Foundation is excited to announce it has received a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation.
![Milwaukee County allocates $2M toward Concordia 27 project](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/David-Crowley-holds-up-budget-600x800.jpg)
Milwaukee County allocates $2M toward Concordia 27 project
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 15, 2023) – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed the 2024 Adopted Budget as passed by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors during a ceremony Nov. 15 at the construction site for Concordia 27.
![Behavioral Health program receives $4M grant from SAMHSA](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capture-4.jpg)
Behavioral Health program receives $4M grant from SAMHSA
MILWAUKEE (Oct. 10, 2023)— Centers for Independence (CFI) and its Behavioral Health program is excited to announce it was awarded a 4-year $4 million Certified Community Based Health Clinic grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
![CFI welcomes new CEO/President Leif Elsmo](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Leif-Elsmo-600x800.jpg)
CFI welcomes new CEO/President Leif Elsmo
MILWAUKEE (Oct. 3, 2023) — The Centers for Independence (CFI) Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of a new CEO, Leif Elsmo, following the retirement announcement of outgoing CEO Teri Zywicki one year ago and an extensive search of candidates.
![CFI welcomes Steven DeVougas as vice president of Legal and Compliance](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/steven-devougas-headshot.jpg)
CFI welcomes Steven DeVougas as vice president of Legal and Compliance
MILWAUKEE (April 12, 2023) – Steven DeVougas joins the Centers for Independence (CFI) as Vice President of Legal and Compliance. In this role, Steven oversees and directs the agency’s compliance program
![MCFI Named Local Food for Schools Grant Recipient](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kid-lunch-scaled.jpg)
MCFI Named Local Food for Schools Grant Recipient
By Kasey Chard, Associate Director, Development & Donor Engagement
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 31, 2023) – The Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI), an affiliate of the Centers for Independence, has received a $500,000 award from the Wisconsin Local Food for Schools program. This
![CFI earns three-year CARF accreditation](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/carf.jpg)
CFI earns three-year CARF accreditation
MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2022) - The Centers for Independence is honored to announce that it has been accredited by CARF for a period of three years. The following program areas received the accreditation
![CFI among partners on $16M community center project](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Near-West-Side-Partners-600x611.jpg)
CFI among partners on $16M community center project
With $5 million in support from the State of Wisconsin, Near West Side Partners will convert a vacant four-story building on the northwest corner of 27th and Wells Streets into a $16 million community
![MCFI expands behavioral health services to children](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/website-banner-template-childern-600x612.png)
MCFI expands behavioral health services to children
MILWAUKEE (April 12, 2023) – Steven DeVougas joins the Centers for Independence (CFI) as Vice President of Legal and Compliance. In this role, Steven oversees and directs the agency’s compliance program
![Grant will help CFI address diversity in the community](https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pinky-swear-diversity-600x800.jpg)
Grant will help CFI address diversity in the community
MILWAUKEE (March 31, 2022) - CFI has been awarded a $100,000 grant that will create strategies to address the impact the pandemic had on employment within marginalized communities within Milwaukee County
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New, rare feature on Centers for Independence’s website makes it easier to use for people with disabilities
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 7, 2022) – The Centers for Independence's website, cfihope.org, now has a new tool that’ll make the site easier to navigate for people who have challenges reading standard webpages. In partnership