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Programs & Training
Build a credential that works.
Healthcare certifications, trade-school prep, workforce readiness, and corporate training -- taught hands-on at Garfield Avenue.
Find your credentialMilwaukee, Garfield Avenue
Training that leads to real opportunity.
5 Star Impact is a Milwaukee community empowerment center -- education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, wellness, business resources, and community services, all under one restored Garfield Avenue roof.
Opportunity starts here
1138 W Garfield Ave, Milwaukee★501(c)(3) nonprofit organization★Faith-rooted, fully inclusive★Wisconsin DSPS-approved training school★Wisconsin Registry Training Sponsor★State-recognized credential training
Everything under one roof
Five ways to walk through the Garfield Avenue door.
Every path below leads to the same building and a real person who can help you take the next step.
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Spaces & Rentals
Put the right room to work.
A gymnasium, commercial kitchen, classrooms, and coworking space inside a former Milwaukee YMCA, ready to rent by the hour or the season.
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Adult Day Program
Care with dignity, days with purpose.
Social engagement, recreation, wellness, and dignity for adult participants, with supportive staff on hand every day.
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Community & Wellness
Help that knows your name.
Sit down with a resource navigator, join a fitness class, or find your people at a community event -- and leave with a real next step.
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Business Center
A professional home base to grow.
Coworking, private offices, meeting rooms, and a business address for Milwaukee entrepreneurs and small organizations.
Visit the Business CenterWhat we believe
Faith-rooted. Fully inclusive. Built to last.
Akyaa Smith built 5 Star Impact as an expression of faith in action -- a space that welcomes every neighbor who walks through the door, whatever they believe.
Rooted in faith, open to all
Our work is grounded in faith and lived out through service. Everyone is welcome here, no exceptions.
Community first
We build with our neighbors, not just for them, meeting people where they are.
Dignity and excellence
Every person deserves a space that treats them with respect and holds a high standard.
Pathways that last
We create opportunities that lead to economic mobility, leadership, and generational success.
Community impact
Momentum building on Garfield Avenue.
355+CPR certifications deliveredHands-on safety training for Milwaukee residents and professionals
125+CBRF-trained individualsCredential-ready for Wisconsin residential care settings
7CNA graduates (inaugural cohort)State exam-eligible through the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
7Business center tenantsMilwaukee entrepreneurs with space to build and grow
Figures reflect program activity to date and are being confirmed.
Milwaukee neighbors, one rising road.
Who we serve
Built for Milwaukee's whole community.
Job seekers, entrepreneurs, families, youth, seniors, and the organizations that support them all find a place here.
- Job seekers
- Individuals pursuing higher earning potential
- Entrepreneurs
- Small-business owners
- Youth
- Adults
- Seniors
- Families
- Childcare professionals
- Healthcare professionals
- Caregivers
- Trainers
- Employers
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community groups
- Wellness professionals
- Creative professionals
- Individuals seeking professional certifications
- People facing barriers to employment or business growth
- Organizations seeking customized training or space
Find your next step
Four ways in. One clear front door.
I want toEnroll
Start toward a CNA, CBRF, CPR, or child care credential with hands-on instructors.
→I need toRent SpaceTell us what your event, class, or business needs the space to do.
→I'm ready toPartnerBuild an employer, funder, or community relationship with 5 Star Impact.
→I want toRefer SomeoneConnect a neighbor, client, or family member to the right resource.
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Come see what is possible
The best next step is a conversation.
Tell us what you are working toward, or schedule a tour of the Garfield Avenue facility.