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WELLPOINT CARE NETWORK, FORMERLY SAINTA, PLANS TO RENOVATE NORTHWEST SIDE CAMPUS

Wellpoint Care Network, the Milwaukee-based human services agency formerly known as SaintA, recently unveiled plans for a multi-phased renovation of its northwest side headquarters.

The nonprofit, which provides services related to foster care, child welfare and mental health, plans to renovate office space to consolidate its employees at its main campus, at 8901 W. Capitol Drive. Currently, 100 of its 320 employees are assigned to the Capitol Drive building; all of them will move to the main campus by March 2023.

The organization currently operates an additional office at the Summit Place office complex in West Allis, which it will close when its lease expires in February 2023.

Other phases of the main campus renovation will include creating dedicated spaces for public use, such as a coffee shop and conference rooms available for reservation, the organization said. The full project is expected to be completed by late 2023.

The new name aligns with its mission, said president and CEO Ann Leinfelder Grove.

“Wellness is the point of all we do. The new name reflects our commitment to the community and those we serve, and we’re excited to continue to broaden our reach and increase the number of community members in our care,” she said. —Lauren Anderson, staff writer

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St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care will host its third annual Indaba African Ball on Saturday, Feb. 5, at its Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., Milwaukee. The ball is a fundraiser for the Indaba Band Shell, a popular entertainment venue located on the Bucyrus Campus grounds. More information is available at StAnnCenter.org/IndabaBall. The Real Estate Alliance for Charity will host its Winter Gala on Saturday, Feb. 5, at The Gage, 1139 S. 70th St., West Allis. Hosted cocktails will begin at 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:45 p.m. More information is available at reach-wi.org. Historic Milwaukee will host its annual Remarkable Milwaukee gala on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Tours of the center will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and program to follow at 7 p.m. More information is available at historicmilwaukee.org/remarkablemilwaukee-2022.

DONATION ROUNDUP

Catholic Memorial High School received a $750,000 donation from the Fotsch Family to establish the Fr. John G. Yockey endowment, which will provide three fully paid scholarships each year. | Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jerry Jendusa and his family matched all donations made to the Mukwonago Basketball Free Throw-A-Thon up to $30,000 through Jan. 14 to benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. | SHARP Literacy, Carroll University, Quad/Graphics and Kohl’s partnered to provide 40 students at Whittier Elementary School in Waukesha with a $200 shopping spree at Kohl’s. | The Little Warrior Foundation, founded by the Spada family in Brookfield, awarded a $200,000 grant to Cleveland Clinic to support immunotherapy research and treatment development. | Marquette University alumni couple Louis and Suzanne Bouquet Andrew committed $5 million to establish the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette Law School. | Eppstein Uhen Architects awarded the more than $40,350 raised through the Beyond Design Bike Tour to Camp One Step and Shining Stars Foundation. | Northwestern Mutual awarded $500,000 in scholarships this year for students affected by childhood cancer.

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BLUE LOTUS FARM & RETREAT CENTER

5501 County Road M, West Bend 262-675-2473 | bluelotusfarm.org Facebook.com/bluelotusfarm.org | Twitter: @Bluelotusfarm_retreat

Year founded: 2003

Mission statement: Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center assists those with profound life challenges of any age by providing accessible outdoor recreational and therapeutic opportunities in a caring, accepting and inspiring 64-acre day camp setting. Our main mission focuses on serving many populations: » Those with physical, developmental, cognitive, emotional or mental health challenges. » At-risk individuals due to abuse, neglect, low income or trauma. » People coping with terminal illness, chronic disease or memory loss. Primary focus of your nonprofit organization: Everyone should have access to nature and the benefits it provides; BLFRC is committed to finding ways for all individuals to enjoy the outdoors. We do this by offering our own programming and also offering our center to nonprofit groups to use our property as a stunning backdrop to their programming. Other focuses of your nonprofit organization: We allow a number of days each year for businesses and other organizations to book work or wellness retreats/workshops. The grounds and facilities provide a gorgeous atmosphere for many day events from employee team building to yoga/other wellness programs. Number of employees at this location: Two full-time, one part-time and two seasonal part-time Key donors: Sharon and Bill La Macchia, Sallie and Don Davis, Jr., Thomas Bliffert Foundation

Executive leadership: Jacqueline Janz, executive director Board of directors: Fred Bliffert (president), Susan Bliffert (vice president), Sam Mitchell (secretary), Roger Dickson (treasurer), David Lemke, David Slinde, Todd Leichtle and Patricia Fabian.

Is your organization actively seeking board members for the upcoming term? Yes. Ways the business community can help your nonprofit: » Volunteer as a team or individually. » Building Blue Lotus awareness. » Booking your work retreats at Blue

Lotus. » Host your own fundraiser. » Donate new or slightly used gardening/yard items such as pots, tools, plants and flowers. Key fundraising events: » May 4: Annual Dinner » June 12: Open House » July 11: Annual Goal Outing at

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