NONPROFIT BETHESDA, LUTHER GROUP PLAN $31 MILLION RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TOSA A $31 million residential and commercial development is planned for Wauwatosa that will include apartments for adults with developmental disabilities, a bank branch, retail space and opportunities for its residents to explore assistive technology. Watertown-based nonprofit organization Bethesda and Elm Grove-based real estate firm Luther Group LLC purchased for $2.85 million the two-acre site at 7501 W. North Ave., where the Cornerstone Village project will be developed. Plans for the development include 92 apartments and four townhome units. To serve people with disabilities, up to 23 units would be set aside for affordable rates, not to exceed
80% of median county income. The remainder will be available to young professionals and families, Bethesda said. A new BMO Harris Bank branch will be developed to replace its current branch onsite, along with two retail spaces and a “Discovery Lab,” which would be designed to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to learn life skills, explore assistive technology to increase independence and potentially be employed in a community-based businesses, Bethesda said. If it receives city approvals, the project would break ground next year.
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HE AR WISCONSIN
—Lauren Anderson, staff writer
10243 W. National Ave., West Allis (414) 604-2200 | hearwi.org Facebook: @HEARWI
c alendar Mental Health America of Wisconsin will host its 90th anniversary
celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 3 at The Gage, 1139 S. 70th St., Milwaukee. More information is available at mhawisconsin. org/90-Years. PEARLS for Teen Girls will host its PEARLS Jam Fundraiser from
6-8 p.m. on Dec. 8 at The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St., Milwaukee. The event, hosted by local musician and emcee, B~Free, will feature musical performances by B~Free, PEARLS alumna, Donna Re’nee and local musician Keshena Armon. More information is available at one.bidpal.net/pearlsjam. United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County will host
its virtual campaign closing celebration from 5-6:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. The celebration will include an announcement of the Give & Win Sweepstakes winners and the 2021 fundraising total. More information is available at unitedwaygmwc.org.
D O N AT I O N R O U N D U P Milwaukee-based Professional Dimensions announced Nia Imani Family Inc. as its signature Charitable Fund recipient, pledging to raise $100,000 over two years. Funds will be collected from a mix of donations from individual members, corporate sponsors and via proceeds from the Professional Dimensions Imprint Awards. | Spectrum recently awarded $25,000 to support Digital Bridge’s Bridge Milwaukee program and $15,000 to support YWCA Southeast Wisconsin’s integration of expanded digital skills training into its adult education services. | Bank Five Nine has pledged to match all gifts to the Wisconsin State Fair Foundation up to $10,000 during its holiday ornament sale and membership drive. | Revitalize Milwaukee’s Roaring ‘20s Gala raised over $100,000 for the organization’s emergency home repairs program. | The Milwaukee Brewers’ and Sargento Foods Inc.’s Double Helping for Hunger campaign raised a total of $51,600 to Hunger Task Force this season.
Year founded: 1926, incorporated
Key donors: HEAR Wisconsin
in 1944
has been a proud partner of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County for over 74 years. HEAR Wisconsin also receives generous support from a broad base of dedicated donors, foundations, and corporate giving programs.
Mission statement: HEAR
Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that helps infants, children and adults with hearing loss by eliminating communication and language barriers through personalized services, technology and education. Primary focus of your nonprofit organization: With 95 years of
services, HEAR Wisconsin is the most comprehensive nonprofit organization in the state providing services to d/Deaf (culturally Deaf) and hard of hearing clients. We serve approximately 6,000 people each year. Many of our clients, both children and adults, come from disadvantaged, at-risk backgrounds and lowincome households. Read more about Hear Wisconsin’s five core programs at hearwi.org. Number of employees at this location: 22 employees, 14
freelance interpreters.
Executive leadership: Jill Van Calster, president and CEO Board of directors: Samantha
Panella (president), Jason Kuwayama (first vice president), Susan York Jeide (past board president), Shannon Burns (treasurer), Cody Ampomah, Franz Backus, Steve Duback, Robert Frisch, Scott Genz, Daryl Hudnall, Kira Lafond, James W. Meisser, Angela Pintar, Judy G. Scott and Rachel Smith. Is your organization actively seeking board members for the upcoming term? HEAR Wisconsin
is actively seeking board members, including those with HR and marketing backgrounds.
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