Uniting for Action in Southeast Wisconsin
Open to Wisconsinites in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Waukesha counties who want to work together across differences to tackle urgent local issues. This program builds on UR Action’s previous work in Wisconsin.
Program Overview
Uniting for Action in Southeast Wisconsin (U4A WI) is a non-partisan grassroots civic participation program that brings together a cohort of Wisconsinites from Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Waukesha counties across lines of difference, including politics, race, religion, age, geography, and other things that often divide us. Over the course of the 6-month program, these Uniters will strengthen their collaboration skills, build new relationships, explore different perspectives on complex issues, and work together with local community organizations to tackle urgent local challenges.
Note that Uniters receive a $250 stipend to cover travel costs and as a gesture of appreciation for their time.
Program Goals
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Strengthen individual collaboration skills
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Increase understanding among people with different perspectives and experiences
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Address local challenges in collaboration with community organizations
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Build relationships across differences and decrease “othering”
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Strengthen community cohesion and resilience
Program Schedule
June '26
PHASE I
Build Relationships
and Learn Together
Kick off program. Build relationships across divides and engage in constructive dialogue.
June 6 | 10 am – 4 pm | Racine Co.
June - July '26
PHASE II
Plan for Action
Analyze economic issues and design projects in collaboration with community partners.
July 11 | 10 am – 4 pm | Milwaukee Co.
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July 25 | 10 am – 4 pm | Kenosha Co.
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July-August | Team meetings decided by County Team
August - October '26
PHASE III
Take Action
Implement projects and gather with Uniters to share successes and challenges.
Aug. 29 | 10 am - 4 pm | Waukesha Co.
Oct. 3 | 10 am – 4 pm | Racine Co.
November '26
PHASE IV
Communicate Results and Sustain our Action
Plan for sustainability of projects beyond the end of the program and share results with the community.
Nov. 14 | 10 am - 4 pm | Milwaukee Co.