Walker's Point Youth & Family Center celebrates 50th anniversary
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The Walker's Point Youth and Family Center provides emergency services for homeless children in Milwaukee. This year the non-profit celebrates 50 years. During Weekend WakeUp executive director, Kali Daugherty and board member Rhonda Reid joined us in studio to discuss their upcoming gala hosted by our very own, Bria Jones.

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