Whether people come to us or we take our services to the communities and homes of people we serve, CFI provides a supportive environment that fosters hope. We offer a breadth of services and resources that allow others to find value in themselves and a path forward. We work to advance a person’s total health through:
Centers for Independence has been working with WISN (Channel 12) in Milwaukee to create videos about our behavioral health services. CFI reflects the diversity of the community and serves people of all abilities, ages, and socioeconomic standings. CFI is about serving people and understanding their needs so they can provide solutions and services.
What is CFI?
The Milwaukee Center for Independence, an affiliate of CFI, plans to develop a fifth commercial production kitchen at 27th and Wells as part of the Near West Side Partner's Concordia 27 initiative. This transformative and vibrant community initiative addresses the neighborhood inequities of housing insecurity, health disparities, unemployment, transportation access, trauma, and food insecurity.
The project is part of a $16 million, $5 million pledged by the state, community center development.
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The Centers for Independence opened its doors in 1938, helping WWII immigrants find jobs — and refuge. Today, our impact is just as compelling. We help people in need, from newborns to the elderly, gain greater independence.
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When you donate to the MCFI Foundation, you're giving people tools and support to live more independent and meaningful lives. Your gift can help a child achieve academically, a young adult find meaningful work to remain self-sufficient or a person living with mental illness gain strength to remain on the path to recovery, and more!
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CFI is committed to partnering and strengthening our communities and we provide meaningful opportunities toward this goal. If you are interested in employment, volunteer work or an internship at a mission-driven and innovative nonprofit organization, please contact us.
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