After success reforming Housing Authority, activist group launches two new campaigns.
By Jeramey Jannene – Oct 22nd, 2025 11:21 am
St. Anthony Church. Photo taken Jan. 23, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene. All Rights Reserved.
Following the success of its multiyear campaign to spur change at the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin is launching two new campaigns – one to improve safety on the South Side and another to organize tenants in private housing.
“How can you grow, build healthy relationships and enjoy life if you are scared?” said Fabián Rodás, pastor at St. Hyacinth and St. Anthony Catholic parishes, during a rally Sunday. “We have talked with 1,057 South Siders. The biggest concern is crime. Even our parishes were broken into this past month.”
The launch of the campaigns drew several hundred people to American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave.