2024 Neighborhood Changemaker Breakfast

I would like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to all who supported our 2024 Neighborhood Changemaker Breakfast on October 4th. With your generosity, we were not only able to hold an exciting celebration of those who are helping to make our neighborhoods a better place to live for all residents, but also to surpass our fundraising goals so that we may continue our mission of uniting residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered neighborhoods.

It was truly an honor to gather and recognize the following awardees and the impact they are having on Milwaukee and Racine:

I am grateful to each of the award presenters, Heather Hough, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Tim and Theresa Scott, Tiquila Thomas and DJ Johnson, for taking the time to recognize our honorees.

We were so lucky to have had Carlton Mayers, II, Esq. join us as our keynote speaker. His experience and expertise in community organizing are exactly what we should be looking for as we continue to build bold, new community policing strategies.

I look forward to seeing you at next year’s event and am encouraged by the prospect of continuing to build a coalition of changemakers in our Milwaukee and Racine communities.

With gratitude,
Bridget Whitaker
Executive Director, Safe & Sound

Presenting Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Carlton T. Mayers

Mr. Carlton T. Mayers, II, Esq. has over 10 years of experience advocating for criminal justice reform in more than 30 states and Washington D.C. As the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC, Mr. Mayers works with communities nationwide to reimagine public safety by using the Community Empowerment-centered® approach to identify, strategize, and implement long-term and positive change in practices, policies, and culture through the C.A.T. Method®.

Event Co-Chairs

Gatlin Dresidan
Boys & Girls Club

Camilla Sparks
St. Kate Arts Hotel