Data You Can Use

Advancing community access to data and the skills needed to drive informed and equitable decision-making in Milwaukee and beyond.

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Wealth isn’t just about dollars--it’s about opportunity, stability, and resilience. 💰

Our new local wealth estimates reveal how economic inequities shape who thrives and who struggles in Milwaukee. 🤔💭
🔗 Access the full report: https://t.co/KPbxQByfx7

#Milwaukee #DataDriven #wealth

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Did you attend a Data You Can Use event this year? 👀

We want to say THANK YOU for attending and bringing your expertise to our events. Without you, we wouldn't be able to host impactful events that bring the necessary information to the Milwaukee community.

Comment below and let us know your favorite event! Or tell us what you'd like to see in 2026. ✍️

Show us our appreciation in the form of a donation through the link in our bio. Feel free to choose a donation amount of $50, $100, $150, or $200. You can also customize your impact and donate whatever amount you'd like. Thank you for continuing to support us and our mission this holiday season. 🎁

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#events #nonprofit #data #givingtuesday

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Hear from our Board Chair, Ian Bautista, about the work DYCU is doing to help communities gain access and understanding to the local data that matters TO THEM! 💪

On this #givingtuesday consider a donation to DYCU! Help us sustain our free rools, resources and reports on our website.
👉 Donate Here: https://t.co/iiSsbaYldm

Our free tools include so much, but here are some standouts✨️

⭐️ Neighborhood Potraits made in collaboration with the @HousingMke, that describe the unique characteristics of 27 Milwaukee neighborhoods.
⭐️ Interactive Maps that include resources about air quality, housing distribution, food accessibility and more in Milwaukee.
⭐️ Reports that bring a balance of quantitative and qualitative data on various topics like housing, youth achievememt, wealth, and more!

👀 We are also working towards optimizing our website to make these free tools easier to access.
👉 Donate Now: https://t.co/iiSsbaYldm
💬 Comment below your favorite tool from the DYCU website.

#givingtuesday #donate #nonprofit

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🎊 It’s officially #EarlyGivingDay! 🎉
🌟 Make a gift today and invest in a stronger, more informed Milwaukee:
👉 https://t.co/iiSsbaYT2U

Today kicks off a powerful Milwaukee-wide effort to uplift the organizations making real impact in our community. We’re excited to be part of it alongside 30+ local partners. Consider visiting the website and seeing what other partners have to offer.
🔗https://t.co/Bd26Q96XWh

At Data You Can Use, we believe communities thrive when they have access to meaningful, reliable data. This Early Giving Day, your support helps keep those tools and resources free and accessible for everyone. 💛📊

Curious about the impact of your donation? Learn more below ⬇️

“Data You Can Use serves as Milwaukee’s data intermediary, providing communities with accessible data and the skills needed to drive informed, equitable decision-making. By participating in Early Giving Day, you help sustain our free tools, resources, and reports. Your support also strengthens our ability to assist partners who have lost critical federal funding. Together, we can build a more robust and self-sustaining local data hub that remains reliable even as publicly available data continues to be defunded. Help us remain steadfast in ensuring communities have the data they need to create real change.”
— Dr. Victor Amaya, PhD, President & Executive Director

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Haven't gotten the chance to read the Wealth in Milwaukee Report? 🤨⏳
No problem! Check out the 6 key findings from the Wealth in Milwaukee Report below.

Which key finding did you find most surprising!? 🤯
Tell us in the comments and tag someone you think might be interested in the report.

👉Access the full report now https://t.co/nMHGHol1sa

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Data You Can Use gives its warmest welcome to our new student intern, Carmelo Knight, who is supporting on the @MKEFreshAir Project. 🥳🎊🎉

We are thrilled to have him supporting our team after having attended a workshop with Data you Can Use that broadened his perspective on what he could do with a statistics degree.

Carmelo brings his love for Milwaukee and his community-first approach to empower Data You Can Use. Welcome to the team! 🎊

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Data You Can Use gives its warmest welcome to our new Operations & Communications Public Ally, Brandetta (Brandi) Taylor! 🥳🎊🎉

We are thrilled to have her on our team for the duration of her Public Allies Fellowship. Brandi brings her passion for helping communities through creativity and collaboration to her new role at Data You Can Use. Welcome to the team!

#teamspotlight #operations #communications #publicallies

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Did you know communities are reshaping how data is collected and used? 🤔💭

As trust in federal data wavers, local organizations, governments, and residents are stepping up! They're building their own data systems to better represent the realities of their neighborhoods. 💪📊

Read how Data You Can Use is contributing to Milwaukee's growing local data landscape and what it means for equitable policymaking.✨

🔗 https://t.co/LJCVRvHB7Q

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Have you ever wondered what sets Data You Can Use apart from other data-based organizations? 🤔💭

Learn more about our process with Executive Director, Dr. Victor Amaya, as he joins Common Good Data Podcast to share how Data You Can Use puts neighborhoods first--turning data into trust, stories, and action.

From life expectancy gaps to wealth disparities, Dr. Amaya discusses how accessible, community-driven data can spark real change.

Thank you to hosts Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe for the thoughtful conversation.

🎙️ Tune in now and learn how data can be a tool for connection, equity, and empowerment. https://t.co/eOVlxx0Kdc

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🚨 Find Food Access Points Near You! 🚨

With the recent news about upcoming SNAP benefit changes during the government shutdown, we want to help you find nearby food resources.

🛒 Looking for food pantries, discount stores, grocery stores, and more?

Click the link below to explore the Milwaukee Food Council’s Food Environment Map ⤵️
https://t.co/ZrUmhBANic

📅 Last updated: July 2025
☎️ Tip: Confirm hours and services by calling the provider, 2-1-1, or Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

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Thank you to our remaining sponsors for making Data Day 2025 an unforgettable experience!

Thank you Bader Philanthropies for supporting us at the Community Advocate tier (10k).

Thank you @AssociatedBank for supporting us at the Community Sustainer tier (5k).

Thank you @SysLogicInc for supporting us at the Community Sustainer tier (5k).

Thank you bcu for supporting us at the Community Partner tier (2.5k).

Your organizations help us continue to empower our mission to create and share data tools with those in Milwaukee. 🥳🎉

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Congratulations to Citizen Action of Wisconsin and NourishMKE for being selected as our 2025 Data Dream Winners! 🥳🎉

Data You Can Use looks forward to working on your Data Dreams and making them a reality. Thank you to everyone who participated in voting, Data You Can Use team, and the sponsors who make Data Day possible.

#DataDay2025 #DataDay #Milwaukee #WTM #WisconsinTechMonth

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Data Day 2025 is only 1 week away!

Meet the powerhouse team leading the way at Data Day 2025: The Wealth of Data! 🌟

🎤 Event Chair: Andres Gonzalez, VP of Community Engagement & Chief Diversity Officer at Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc.

🎤 MCs: Dr. Shakkiah Curtis & Marian Jimenez — CEO and Co-Founder of The Pink Hustle, inspiring women to lead with purpose and confidence.

These incredible leaders are bringing heart, insight, and energy to the stage as we celebrate the role of data in building stronger, more equitable communities. 💡

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We want everyone to be part of Data Day! 💡 If cost is a baRegistration for Data Day 2025 CLOSES TODAY @11:59pm!!!

Tickets are going fast! Limited quantities are available. Register before it's too late. We want everyone to be part of Data Day! If cost is a barrier, just email us [email protected], we’ll make sure you get a ticket.

📅 Oct. 15 | ⏰ 8:30am-4:00pm |📍Discovery World Museum
🎟️ GA $50 via https://t.co/oA94vREOqR

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Data Day is nearly 2 weeks away! Registration closes TOMORROW!!!

Tickets are going fast! Limited quantities are available. Register before it's too late.

📅 Oct. 15 | ⏰ 8:30am-4:00pm |📍Discovery World Museum
🎟️ GA $50 via https://t.co/7aNXEfsNVa

Join us as we uncover how data shines a light on racial wealth disparities in Milwaukee. Keynote speaker Lamar Gardere will challenge us to rethink wealth, not just as dollars, but as opportunities built over time. Plus, get the first look at the groundbreaking Milwaukee Wealth Index, a tool to reveal disparities and spark action toward closing the wealth gap. 🚀✨

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🎉 Big cheers to John Johnson, our 2025 Data Impact Award winner! 🎉

📅 Oct. 15th | ⏰ 8:30am-4:00pm |📍Discovery World Museum
John’s dedication to making data open, accessible, and actionable has transformed Milwaukee’s data landscape. From groundbreaking projects to widely-read insights, his work empowers communities and fuels change. Let’s celebrate his impact! 🙌
You can read more here: https://t.co/o7tnyd7dgK

Registration for Data Day closes on Wednesday, October 1st. Tickets are selling fast! Don't wait, get yours TODAY!

🔗 https://t.co/7aNXEfsNVa

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7 days until registration closes. The last day to register is Wednesday, October 1st! Don't miss Data Day 2025. Register TODAY!

📅 Oct. 15th | ⏰ 8:30-4:30pm |📍Discovery World Museum

🔗 Purchase here: https://t.co/7aNXEfsNVa
🎟️ $75 Pay it Forward
🎟️ $50 General Admission
🎟️ $25 Students & Neighborhood Residents
Email [email protected] with any questions.

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Are you already attending Data Day 2025?! 🎊
Let your network know that you'll be attending and encourage others to join us.

🚨Registration Closes Wed Oct 1st 🚨

🎟 $75 Pay it Forward
🎟 $50 General Admission
🎟 $25 Student & Neighborhood Resident

📅 Oct. 15 | ⏰️ 8:30am-4:00pm |📍Discovery World
🔗 Purchase here: https://t.co/J56QHiNH63