About Us
It hardly seems like 40+ years since the agency began with two staff and a strong commitment to “meeting the challenge of creative change”.
New Concept's commitment has made a difference in the lives of thousands of families and children in Milwaukee. Our budget, staff and programs have grown over the years and we have significantly impacted the City in varied ways.
We have employed and trained over 500 people in those 40+ years (mostly African Americans).
New Concept's commitment has made a difference in the lives of thousands of families and children in Milwaukee. Our budget, staff and programs have grown over the years and we have significantly impacted the City in varied ways.
We have employed and trained over 500 people in those 40+ years (mostly African Americans).
Our Mission
To preserve families and protect children while promoting self sufficiency
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Our Vision
We are a visionary group committed to change, working to motivate, educate and empower our community to meet the challenges of the future
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Our Motto
Meeting the Challenge of Creative Change
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Others have replicated our programs because we were the first, in a lot of areas:
We have done these things with the help of a dedicated work force, volunteers and a Board of Directors that has remained committed and required accountability. Our past history is valuable and includes many “lessons learned” We are known for our willingness to hire and train emerging leaders, case managers and social workers, for our professionalism, willingness to collaborate, and for successfully surviving many changes in the Milwaukee community and the social service arena. We started implementing a succession plan over seven years ago that prepared well trained managers and new leadership to take us forward beyond the founders. As we move beyond the first 40+ years, we are prepared to take on the challenge when the question is asked “when are ‘they’ going to do something about teen pregnancy, school drop out, violence among youth, juvenile delinquency?” New Concept is “meeting the challenge of creative change”, serving Milwaukee, developing well trained staff and making a difference in the lives of thousands of families and children. We are the “they” — Vanessa Johnson, Executive Director |
Staff
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