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
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.
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
MILWAUKEE (May 11, 2022) - 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
MILWAUKEE (April 25, 2022) — MCFI’s Behavioral Health Services is expanding its services to treat children ages 5 and younger who are experiencing mental health issues.