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CFI elevates Alvin C. Hill, Jr. to Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Affairs

Hill will be responsible for the comprehensive planning, execution and supervision of CFI’s workforce and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategies and initiatives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CFI elevates Alvin C. Hill, Jr. to Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Affairs

CFI releases annual agency and D&I impact reports

MCFI Foundation receives support from Green Bay Packers Foundation

Milwaukee County allocates $2M toward Concordia 27 project

Behavioral Health program receives $4M grant from SAMHSA

CFI welcomes new CEO/President Leif Elsmo

CFI welcomes Steven DeVougas as vice president of Legal and Compliance

MCFI Named Local Food for Schools Grant Recipient

CFI earns three-year CARF accreditation

CFI among partners on $16M community center project

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CFI elevates Alvin C. Hill, Jr. to Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Affairs

CFI releases annual agency and D&I impact reports

MCFI Foundation receives support from Green Bay Packers Foundation

Milwaukee County allocates $2M toward Concordia 27 project

Behavioral Health program receives $4M grant from SAMHSA

CFI welcomes new CEO/President Leif Elsmo

CFI welcomes Steven DeVougas as vice president of Legal and Compliance

MCFI Named Local Food for Schools Grant Recipient

CFI earns three-year CARF accreditation

CFI among partners on $16M community center project

MCFI expands behavioral health services to children

Grant will help CFI address diversity in the community

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