Waukesha Named a Top Community for Youths

 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Jan. 26, 2007

 

Waukesha - The city was named Thursday as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People because of the work of the Waukesha Youth Collaborative, which directs children and families to community service.

 

The announcement coincided with the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Mayor Larry Nelson was on hand to accept the award.

 

America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, a group founded by retired Gen. Colin Powell, judged each entry by how a community fulfilled "promises" for resources youths need to succeed: caring adults, safe places to learn and grow, a healthy start toward adulthood and effective education.