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    Food Trucks: Serving Through Winter

    Winter doesn’t stop the city. Housing pressure keeps going. Rent is still due. People still have to get to work and eat and live their lives. What changes is how things move and where energy shows up. One of the…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Local Business Spotlight: Sherman Park Grocery

    When I walked into Sherman Park Grocery, one of the first moments that stayed with me had nothing to do with the layout or the signage. It had to do with community. A woman came in, she bought a jar…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Hands, Heart & Community: Kathy & Chris Adsit of Milwaukee Makerspace

    If you’ve ever driven past 2555 S. Lenox Street in Bay View, you’ve probably seen a building with no fancy sign, no glowing neon, no loud claim to fame. Just a quiet place that, somehow, always seems to be awake.…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Q & A with Vanessa Vanderhoef

    BUILDING THE WHOLE VILLAGE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME I fund my own nonprofit while working as a personal care worker, Uber driver, and small business owner. My focus is on building projects that connect people to faith, housing, and…

    By Diane Barker
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    Q & A with Diane Barker

    Giving back as a self-employed creator. It can be hard when you are a self-employed creator to find the resources, let along the time, to give back to your community. Diane created a free monthly resource to help connect writers and…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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One of the things that keeps our city moving are t One of the things that keeps our city moving are the amazing food trucks and the small business owners that run them. Winter can't shut them down and boy are we ever grateful for the delicious food they provide. Keeping us fueled and fed. Read more on our website and sign up for our FREE monthly magazine. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/20/food-trucks-serving-through-winter/ #foodtrucks #smallbusiness #milwakee #community #nonprofit
Our comfort recipe for this month is Twice Baked P Our comfort recipe for this month is Twice Baked Potatoes from Diane! Check out the recipe on our website. When winter is getting pretty harsh, I like to warm up the house and my belly with this easy-to-make potato recipe. You can dress it up as much as you like and it will always hit the spot. Baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, but when you bake them twice they get this extra bit of crisp that sends them over the top. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/16/twice-baked-potatoes/ #bakedpotato #twicebakedpotato #recipe #cozyfood #wintercomfortfood
UPDATE: Nessa is running a little late today. She UPDATE: Nessa is running a little late today. She will be there by 3pm, but will also be doing deliveries! So, if you want some delicious cookies reach out to contact@sustainablefarmsteadsolutions.org to get on the delivery list! There will be a pop-up event for Valentine's Day here at Sherman Park Grocery Store from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. February 14th! Follow The Makers' Forge to keep up with information about Sustainable Farmstead Solutions a new nonprofit in Milwaukee dedicated to mortgage-free housing. Thank you for supporting two Milwaukee local businesses. #popupmarket #valentinesday #nonprofit #shermanparkgrocery #market #community #milwaukee
There are a lot of events happening this February. There are a lot of events happening this February. Check out our roundup. From markets, puppy kissing booths, to comic cons. This month is PACKED with awesome events. Subscribe to our FREE online magazine for more great articles. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/05/february-local-events/ #milwaukeeevents #blackhistorymonth #nonprofit #milwaukee #milwaukeecomiccon #reyofhope #bentleyspetstuffwauwatosa #communityevents #community
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