Meet Milwaukee

I thought I'd give a quick update while I wait for some of my team members to apply for jobs online. This week I've gotten to see and experience a lot of the city! Sunday we split off into small groups and went on a tour of the city. On Tuesday we went on a scavenger hunt and were able to get out of the car and interact with people. I learned a lot about Milwaukee and it's history, so I thought I'd share some of what I learned with all of you! =)

*Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin, and 23rd most populous in the US.

*Population: 1,739,497 (as of 2007)

*Once known almost exclusively as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse.

*In the past decade there have been many major additions: Milwaukee Riverwalk, Midwest Airlines Center, Miller Park, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Pier Wisconsin.

*According to the US Census Bureau, Milwaukee is the nation's most segregated metropolitan area. I clearly saw this here...just driving around the different parts of the city, there are defined lines between communities. There is an African American section, a Hispanic section, etc. Just walking on the sidewalk, I felt like everyone was watching me...which they definitely were...For example, it was very obvious that I stuck out like a sore thumb being one of the few white girls, and people looked at me like "What are you doing here?". It was interesting...and very uncomfortable at times.

*As of the 2005-2007 American Community Survey (US Census Bureau):
White American: 45.2%
African American: 38.7%
American Indians: 0.7%
Asian Americans: 3.3%
Hispanics and Latinos: 15.1%

(Ancestry)
African American: 38.7%
German: 20.9%
Polish: 9%
Irish: 6.5%
English: 2.7%
Italian: 2.7%
French: 2.1%
Hispanics: 15.1%

(Religion)
Catholic: 58%
Lutheran: 23%
Methodist: 3%
Jewish: 2.5%

*Milwaukee is home to Marquette University, the Brewers, the Bucks, Miller Brewery, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and many other historical places.

So, there are some interesting facts and information about Milwaukee, WI! I also want to let you know that I had a job interview this morning at Jimmy Johns (a sub restaurant). It went really well! Mitch, the franchise owner, interviewed me. He didn't officially say I had the job, but he sounded pretty promising. He said he would call within the next couple days. So I would appreciate prayers over that!

Today I'm going out with a few other team members who are still job searching just to support them and pray over them while their in the stores/businesses. Afterwards we're joining the rest of the team for dinner and then having a reflection meeting (which is actually on our own...so it's like a devotional time). I'm looking forward to the rest of the week!

I hope you all are doing well, and my God pour abundant blessings over you!
Always with love,
E