Giving Guide | 2023 Edition

Our Community Needs You

BizTimes Media is pleased to present our 13th annual Giving Guide. We hope you find the content on the following pages inspiring. Our intent once again is to connect business owners and leaders with the nonprofit community. We also aim to provide information and tangible ideas for you to invest in our community by giving your time, talent and treasure, personally and/or with your employees.

Our region’s wonderful nonprofits serve a variety of important causes, and they need our help. As the need in the community continues to grow, so does the need for all of us to get involved and make a difference.

This year’s edition is, once again, truly a guide to giving, with stories about how to empower your employees in corporate giving (page 6), the best ways to volunteer your time and skills to a nonprofit (page 4) and best practices for planned giving (page 10). In between these articles, you will find stories from community leaders describing why they give and why they serve.

Starting on page 21, area nonprofits are profiled in detail. You will learn about their mission, ways to give and volunteer opportunities. Included again this year, on pages 17-19, you’ll find a wish list from the featured nonprofits. Following the profiles, beginning on page 142, you’ll find hundreds of additional nonprofit organizations listed, providing you with additional ways to get involved.

BizTimes Media is the only family and locally owned business media company in the region, and we have a vested interest in the success and vibrancy in our community. We continue our commitment to highlighting the nonprofit community and connecting it with the business community. In addition to this annual Giving Guide, we publish a Nonprofit Weekly e-newsletter, produce the annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards program, have regular nonprofit coverage in “BizTimes Milwaukee” and offer a free nonprofit directory on biztimes.com to any interested nonprofit.

Thanks to all of the nonprofits that made a commitment to be part of this year’s Giving Guide, and thank you to the companies and individuals who provided underwriting support for some of the organizations.

Year-round digital edition access to the 2023 Giving Guide is also available at biztimes.com/giving.

If you missed being part of the Giving Guide or are looking to include your favorite nonprofit organization in next year’s edition, please send us an email at dan.meyer@biztimes.com or kate.meyer@biztimes.com.

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DAN MEYER Publisher/Owner, BizTimes Media

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Making a difference

Southeastern Wisconsin is a great place to live and do business, but our community also faces many significant challenges and many residents need help meeting their daily needs.

The nonprofit organizations profiled in this publication work to address those needs and challenges with the help of supportive businesses and individuals. The stories on pages 2-19 offer you a guide to giving while also spotlighting the work of local employers and employees who are giving back and making a difference in our community.

We hope these stories and nonprofit profiles will inspire you and your organization to find your own cause to support to help make southeastern Wisconsin an even better place for all of its residents.

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Why I Volunteer: Jill Valuch

Hunger Task Force serves nearly 70 emergency food sites, so it was no surprise that the Bay View Community Center, another organization I regularly volunteer with, was a current network partner of the food bank. The pantry at the BVCC receives food, free of charge, from Hunger Task Force, so it’s amazing to see my efforts at Hunger Task Force come full circle. I know that the food I’m packing or sorting at its warehouse is supporting hungry families in my neighborhood.

I am proud to also support Hunger Task Force financially as a recurring donor. I’ve probably been giving money for as long as I’ve been volunteering. Once you’re aware of the work happening here, it’s easy to want to support the organization with donations so it can keep up the good work. I’m proud to have passed down the desire to give back to my kids. Both of my children are now in careers helping people; my daughter works at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and my son works for the police department.

For those considering a shift with Hunger Task Force, I would say give it a shot. The work is very fulfilling, the staff is encouraging, and you can really see your impact.

Initially connected with Hunger Task Force years ago when my kids needed service hours for their school. My daughter, Nicole, was going to Thomas Moore, and the school required volunteer hours. My son went to Pius XI, and there were the same volunteer requirements. I was drawn to Hunger Task Force and appreciated how easy it was to find opportunities that fit my interests and skills – that was nearly three decades ago. I’m retired now, so it gives me something to do. It fills me with a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Over the past 25 years, I have served more than 500 volunteer hours with Hunger Task Force. I’ve sorted food, bagged at the Mobile Market, helped in the warehouse, assisted with administrative needs and worked out at the Hunger Task Force Farm, located in Franklin. Since Hunger Task Force welcomed back volunteers in March 2021, I’ve been back weekly helping wherever I can. I feel like Hunger Task Force is taking away the stigma of getting help.

Before retiring in 2016, I worked for 35 years in supply chain logistics, installing management systems all over the world. I worked in food, consumer package goods, electronic and automotive. These are areas I know very well – product flow and operational efficiency – so when we’re packing stockboxes, I help new volunteers or offer them to follow my lead.

“Her flexibility as a volunteer is one of her greatest strengths. Jill can often be found either packing boxes in our warehouse or helping on various office projects, and she’s always available on short notice when we need extra help. Jill also has a unique background in warehouse and inventory management that allows her to provide ideas on how we can continually improve our systems and processes.”

-Kyle Buehner, community relations manager, Hunger Task Force

Jill Valuch

Pay it Forward: Jeff Fenstermaker

SPARKING AN INTEREST IN STEM THROUGH ROBOTICS

BY LAUREN ANDERSON, for BIZTIMES

For years, FIRST Robotics programming has been the spark igniting Wisconsin students’ interest in STEM.

Jeff Fenstermaker, a senior architect with GE Healthcare in Waukesha, has been part of the effort to inspire more people to pursue those professions since he first began volunteering with FIRST Robotics in 2008.

FIRST, a national nonprofit organization based in New Hampshire, designs several programs that engage students in grades K-12 in STEM activities, including robotics competitions, Lego Leagues and tech challenges. It has operated in Wisconsin for over 20 years.

Fenstermaker first got connected to the organization by volunteering as a mentor for a robotics team at Mukwonago High School. He went on to chair the event planning committee for FIRST’s Wisconsin regional competition at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, which annually convenes hundreds of high school students who compete in a series of challenges with a robot they have built and programmed. Fenstermaker also served on the executive advisory board for FIRST in Wisconsin as a representative of his employer, GE Healthcare.

When the COVID-19 pandemic put a pause on regular FIRST programming locally, Fenstermaker and other members of the board began exploring the idea of forming a new nonprofit – one that would offer more local control.

A steering committee representing industry professionals, universities and STEM organizations is now preparing to launch a new nonprofit organization, Wisconsin FIRST Robotics Inc.

Establishing the new local entity, which is seeking 501(c) (3) status, allows leaders more flexibility in executing its programming and raising funds, said Fenstermaker, who is chair of the new organization. Many supporters, for example, would rather their dollars go to a locally run organization than a corporate entity located across the country, he said.

“Now, … as our supporters provide funding, we can better allocate that funding to areas and teams in most need of that help, based on our knowledge of our own community,” Fenstermaker said.

One of the top priorities is to expand Wisconsin FIRST Robotics’ reach, particularly to underrepresented students. Currently, about 2.5% of high school students who have access to FIRST programming participate in it. Leaders want to grow that number 20-fold, he said.

“The real benefit of programs like this is to build up a pool of STEM talent,” Fenstermaker said. “Companies need and want that talent, they want them to live in this part of the country so they have that recruiting base.”

For Fenstermaker, it’s meaningful to be a part of developing that pipeline.

“It’s really rewarding to be able to connect with young kids and bring better awareness to why they’re learning what they’re learning in school,” he said. “I think one of my most proud moments was teaching basic calculus concepts to a ninth grader to help him understand how to control a robot and watching his eyes light up when he finally understood.”

Jeff Fenstermaker Credit: Jake Hill Photography

Volunteering Time and Skills

FROM FINANCIAL ACUMEN TO IN-KIND BUILDING REPAIRS, FOR-PROFIT SECTOR OFFERS CRITICAL SUPPORT TO NONPROFITS

“I had just moved back to the area and was wanting to get involved with a nonprofit in some way, and it just kind of aligned,” said Noggle, who remembers the benefits of playing sports when she was growing up. “I met with (executive director Tina Jones) and heard about what they do as an organization. It was just very easy to understand what they do and to get on board with the mission and understand they had a need for this skillset and I can provide that.”

Jones said Noggle made an immediate contribution at the young nonprofit organization, which has grown from serving 1,500 girls in four counties in 2017 to serving a projected 2,200 girls in seven counties by next year.

“When Sam joined our board in 2017, she had not served on a nonprofit board previously but was ready and willing to help in whatever way she could,” Jones said. “With her impressive skillset in the financial world and background as a CPA, I was thrilled when she stepped immediately on to our executive team and filled a critical role as our board treasurer.”

Every fall and every spring, Samantha Noggle can be found cheering on the sidelines of a 5K.

For Noggle, the biennial race hosted by Girls on the Run is a celebratory culmination of the work she puts in behind the scenes for the Milwaukee nonprofit organization.

Noggle, a controller at Milwaukee-based Hammes Co., has served on the GOTR board of directors since 2017, lending her professional expertise to help the organization in its operations.

For her day job, Noggle is responsible for providing Hammes’ leadership with financial reporting to assist them in their decision-making related to investing and managing risk.

After hearing GOTR was seeking someone with financial know-how to join its board, it was the organization’s mission – to build girls’ confidence and life skills through various physical and emotional health programs – that inspired Noggle to get involved.

In 2019, she was named chair of the board, assuming the position ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted youth programs across the city.

“Sam stepped up and helped us make those tough choices to keep the organization moving forward,” Jones said.

GOTR and Noggle’s partnership illustrates the mutual benefits of for-profit leaders leveraging their acumen to assist charitable organizations that have limited resources.

“In some ways, what I’m doing with Girls on the Run has helped me in my role with Hammes,” Noggle said, noting that the nonprofit’s recent strategic planning process has translated to her professional work. “It’s not just the other way around.”

In some cases, help takes the form of board service; in others, it can look like in-kind donations.

In recent years, Mike Grinker, president of Milwaukeebased commercial property restoration provider Sid Grinker Restoration Inc., has stepped up to meet a specific need at

Samantha Noggle (far left), controller with Hammes Co., pictured with other board members and staff of Milwaukee-based Girls on the Run.

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the nonprofit Milwaukee County Historical Society.

After reading an article in 2020 about Milwaukee County’s oldest surviving house – the Kilbourntown House (built in 1844), now located in Estabrook Park – Grinker reached out to the MCHS. He offered Sid Grinker’s services to repair the house’s foundation and basement access. That year, the company completed about $25,000 of pro-bono work.

Each year since, Sid Grinker has continued its work on the house, completing in-kind historic preservation work totaling $75,000.

“This is a time when it is hard to find contractors and other crafts experts, much less coordinated together to accomplish a broader project,” said Mame McCully, president and executive director of the MCHS. “In the case of the oldest remaining home in Milwaukee, it is important that we preserve the home and that work completed on it preserves its history.”

For the historical society, an in-kind donation – rather than cash gift – was just what was needed.

“Sid Grinker’s involvement allows us not only to better care for and preserve the home, but the fact that it isn’t a financial gift and, instead, includes the project coordination and high-level of work that they provide, this in-kind gift is invaluable to the Milwaukee County Historical Society,” McCully said.

Regardless of the position she’s held on the board, Noggle said her goal over the past five years has been to help wherever she sees a need at GOTR, including recruiting new program sites and creating tools and metrics to evaluate the organization’s financial health and forecast ahead.

Noggle is also encouraging other current board members to step into their own skillsets in support of the organization.

“We engaged a third-party consultant early last year with Girls on the Run to create a five-year strategic plan that aligns the interests of our board members in these key strategic areas and helps everybody focus towards a singular mission, be it fundraising, programming or marketing,” she said.

When professionals pitch in in these targeted ways, nonprofits flourish, Jones said.

“The nonprofit community could use more people from the for-profit section, like Sam, who are willing to donate their treasure of time and expertise to help these organizations develop their own best practices so they can do the best

job that they can in serving our community,” she said.

Noggle finds a deep sense of fulfillment in seeing the girls in the program achieve their goals, whether it’s improving their test scores, making a new friend, or completing a 5K.

“I usually cheer on the route with my coworkers at Hammes or my family or friends (at the 5K),” she said. “I’ve run races before, and I know what it’s like when you’re feeling discouraged like you can’t make it up that next hill – and when someone cheers for you or gives you a high-five, how that small act compels these young girls to sprint. It’s like they have a fire under them and they’re ready to go. It’s really just the culmination of everything I’m working toward and all the skills they’re learning.”

Noggle encourages other professionals to consider how they might partner with a cause that resonates with them and for which they have something to offer.

“There’s such a wide range of things any nonprofit needs, and you may not think you have a transferrable skillset, but you most likely do. It can move the needle so much for so many of the nonprofits in our community,” she said.

Sid Grinker Restoration has provided $75,000 worth of in-kind historic preservation work for the Kilbourntown House.

Strategies for Empowering Employees

IN REMOTE-WORK ERA, ENGAGING EMPLOYEES IN CHARITABLE GIVING TAKES ON NEW FORMS

BY LAUREN ANDERSON, for BIZTIMES

Prioritizing social responsibility is increasingly becoming a matter of employee retention and attraction. Millennial workers – a demographic that will make up roughly 75% of the workforce by 2025, according to Deloitte – and their successors, Gen Z, demand it of their employers.

In an environment of increased social consciousness and a growing workforce that wants their work to make a difference in the world, engaging employees meaningfully in corporate giving is essential.

Leaders at UW Credit Union, a Madison-based employer with several Milwaukee-area branches, view its annual workplace campaign – which benefits the United Way chapters in its employees’ communities and Community Shares of Wisconsin – as an opportunity for both education and team building. With employees scattered across many retail locations, the credit union uses various strategies to engage its workforce and create enthusiasm for its philanthropic efforts.

Each year, the credit union offers four employees the opportunity to lead the workplace campaign, a commitment that requires the co-chairs to largely step away from their day-to-day duties for the campaign’s three-week run. A significant time investment, leading the campaign also provides a valuable professional development opportunity for employees, said Victoria Boucher, community engagement coordinator for UW Credit Union.

“Rather than having the same person running it year after year, there’s fresh creativity and perspective and ideas as well as more representation of employees across the whole organization who are able to bring their own perspective to campaigns,” Boucher said.

In recent years, the shift to remote and hybrid work arrangements has forced employers, including UW Credit Union, to get more creative as they engage employees in workplace giving and volunteerism.

Tried-and-true opportunities to get involved in the campaign, such as the credit union’s annual chili cookoff or bus tours that take employees to various nonprofit partner sites, have been adapted to reach its dispersed workforce.

One of the more popular COVID-era innovations, campaign leaders hosted a virtual “Masked Singer” competition, in which masked employees showcased their singing and dancing as other employees guessed who was behind the mask; $1 donations were required for each guess.

In a hybrid-work era, the days of calling an all-staff, inperson meeting to rally support for the workplace giving campaign are past for many employers. But continuing to

Members of UW Credit Union’s Black Excellence Group coordinated a supply drive to benefit Pathfinders in Milwaukee.

engage employees in philanthropy and service remains just as important.

“That kind of positive engagement, we know, is good for culture building, team bundling and employee retention,” said Amy Lindner, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.

Employers can increase engagement by providing educational opportunities for their employees. Hosting a virtual or in-person lunch-and-learn session with a representative from an area nonprofit organization, for example, allows employees to put a face to an issue that might otherwise be abstract, Lindner said.

United Way leaders have given many presentations to employee groups in recent years about how the organization is working to achieve its goal of ending family homelessness in the region, she said.

“Ending family homelessness can sound really bold and big, but if you bring your lunch to an online or in-person session, you can hear about what we’re doing related to eviction prevention and providing affordable housing in a myriad of different areas, and it allows the issue to more concretely take shape in your head,” Lindner said.

Companies that align their giving to the causes that resonate with their employees often see higher engagement as well, noted Lindner.

For years, West Bend Mutual Insurance has made targeted investments in nonprofit organizations and charitable causes located in its hometown, where many of its employees live.

“West Bend’s core approach is to support organizations our associates are involved with and passionate about helping,” said Mike Faley, senior vice president of human resources and administration at West Bend Mutual. “We examine who’s giving their time, volunteering, or is part of a board and give those organizations top priority and consideration when determining financial support.”

In recent years, the company has grown its footprint of philanthropic support outside Washington County and into under-resourced areas in southeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee, partnering with central city-based nonprofits Running Rebels, Hope Street Ministry and Next Door. That effort has been spearheaded by Derek Tyus, senior vice president and chief investment officer, and executed by the company’s social responsibility team.

Steph Harrill Kyle, community partnerships manager for UW Credit Union, said employee resource groups often lead the

coordination of volunteer opportunities within the company. Recently, the credit union’s Black Excellence Group led a supply drive for Milwaukee-based Pathfinders and then hosted a tour of the organization.

Volunteerism remains a core pillar of employee engagement.

“There’s something to seeing firsthand and starting to understand for yourself the issue that you may have already had some connectivity to … that positively correlates to people giving more dollars going forward,” said Lindner, noting that people who volunteer at an organization are both more likely to make a financial gift and to give at a higher level than if they hadn’t.

To incentivize philanthropy and increase engagement, UW Credit Union has also committed to matching employees’ donations to charitable causes.

“We believe it’s not just about our leaders making decisions, but it’s giving the entire organization an opportunity to show up and partner with the community as a part of their identity as a credit union employee,” said Harrill Kyle. “We certainly grant-make with dollars from the organization, but we also want to support employees giving to organizations that they’re passionate about.”

Members of UW Credit Union’s Black Excellence Group coordinated a supply drive to benefit Pathfinders in Milwaukee.

Pay it Forward: Nick Welle

FOLEY PARTNER LEADS DIVERSITY PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

BY LAUREN ANDERSON, for BIZTIMES

Over the course of the spring semester, students from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee have the opportunity to try their hand at practicing law in the top office of Milwaukee’s tallest building.

Foley & Lardner LLP hosts students over six weeks in its 40th-floor downtown office as part of the Street Law Legal Diversity Pipeline Program, a partnership with BGCGM designed to expose high school students from low-income families and diverse backgrounds to the legal profession.

Nick Welle, a business lawyer and partner at Foley, coordinates the program, acting as a liaison between the firm and BGCGM and helping recruit about 25 lawyers, both those from within and outside of Foley, to volunteer as mentors.

Welle had the idea several years ago to bolster the firm’s existing Street Law program and build it into a “mini law school,” including a six-week program culminating in a mock trial. The first week is dedicated to teaching students about contract law; after that, students get hands-on experience.

“We say, ‘OK, we’ve given you the tools, we’ve given you the techniques, we’ve given you the law – now it’s your turn to put on your attorney hat,” Welle said.

One exercise divides the group of students in two – half representing a fictitious NBA player looking to develop his own shoe brand, the other half representing the shoe company. The challenge is for them to negotiate a contract, with volunteer attorneys serving as coaches.

The program culminates in a mock investigation into an allegation of workplace sexual harassment.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the program hosted about 50 students; this year, the program is expected to have 25 students, mostly juniors and seniors who plan to pursue legal studies.

At the end of the program, students can apply and interview to become paid interns at Foley and receive mentorship as they enter college. Prior to the pandemic, Foley hired three interns coming out of the program. The ultimate goal is to have students pursue law and return to Foley as associates after graduation from law school.

“The only reason this works is because the students are so active and they want to learn, they participate and they’re eager to learn and they want to have an internship,” Welle said. “It’s great to work with the club and see the kids really thrive.”

Welle personally stays in touch with Street Law grads, providing letters of recommendation, going out to lunch with them and mentoring them through their college and internship decisions.

The first intern to be hired through Foley’s program, Brandon Pope, completed his political science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in under four years, graduated in December and is now a legal assistant at Foley with plans to attend law school.

“That was a really cool moment for me,” Welle said. “I won’t be fully satisfied until one of our Street Law alumni comes back as a lawyer at Foley, but it’s a nice stepping stone.”

Foley partner and business lawyer Nick Welle (center) leads a team of volunteers with the firm’s Street Law Legal Diversity Pipeline Program. He’s pictured with legal administrative assistant Lauren Osborn, Street Law graduate and Foley legal assistant Brandon Pope, senior counsel Andy Meerkins, senior counsel Amanda Beggs and associate Tim Patterson.

Why I volunteer: Brian O’Neill

At the age of 10, my siblings and I were food insecure. I still don’t know how she did it, but our mother hid that from us.

Oftentimes, I’d go to school without eating breakfast. Studies now prove that the first meal of the day is the most important for paying attention and knowledge retention.

My mother passed away when I was 22, and since then, I’ve dedicated my free time to volunteering.

At first, it was youth sports, coaching and teaching every sport imaginable. Even long after my kids stopped participating, I still spent the next decade as a coach for local youth hockey teams.

In 2016 my wife told me that volunteers were needed for The Drumstick Dash, an annual Thanksgiving 5K race benefitting the state’s largest food bank, and that’s where it all started.

Now retired, I spend my days at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, volunteering my time towards the mission of ending hunger.

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, I would take half days from my job and spend the other half volunteering.

Knowing I wouldn’t need those days for vacation, I wanted to utilize my time making sure that others affected by the pandemic would have access to food. We were living in unprecedented times, and I was still physically able to help out, so I did.

Volunteering isn’t something that I do for recognition; I participate on a consistent basis because it is my passion to help others, ensuring that other young students don’t go to class without breakfast. Thinking back, I probably would have been a better student if I showed up to class after a nutritious and balanced breakfast.

As I often tell the volunteer team at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, “Whatever you need me to do, wherever you need me to be.”

Since my first volunteer shift in 2016, I have surpassed 1,500 hours at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

It’s impossible to quantify the number of boxes I’ve packed, but I do know that my experiences here have given me a sense of fulfillment. Whether it’s getting here before the other

volunteer groups to help the staff set up or staying late to pack food or properly label different canned goods, I am grateful for the opportunity to help make a difference.

During my professional career, I would sit at a desk or drive to meetings. Now, I get to attend mobile food distributions in neighborhoods that the corporate world often forgets about. Now, I spend my days singing along to music in the warehouse, packing emergency food supply boxes for families facing recent tragedy.

If you are lucky enough to go home and know that your fridge is full and your kids are going to school well nourished, I’d encourage you to take an afternoon and make time to give back to our community.

This is some of the most important “work” I’ve ever done.

Brian O’Neill

What you need to know about planned giving

The act of determining your charitable legacy – like writing a will – is easy to put off for a later date: Perhaps when you’ve accrued more wealth, or when you’ve paid off all your debts, or when retirement is more imminent.

Whether from a lack of proactivity or awareness, some would-be donors are missing out on the opportunity to make an impact on the community and help sustain the work of worthy nonprofit organizations.

The following are common misconceptions about planned giving, along with the information you need to make an informed decision about your philanthropic legacy.

PLANNED GIVING IS FOR THE ULTRAWEALTHY.

No one should count themselves out when it comes to planned giving, said Karen Ellenbecker, founder and senior wealth advisor for Pewaukee-based Ellenbecker Investment Group.

“You don’t have to have a lot of money to give. There are a lot of different ways people can give,” she said. “The people who want to give, they relate the giving to their heart; they don’t relate it just to their checkbook. People can give a huge gift, or they can give a smaller gift that’s comfortable for them.”

Twenty-eight percent of donors that use a planned giving strategy have a net worth of less than $1 million; 30% have a household income of less than $100,000, according to Giving USA Foundation’s 2019 Leaving a Legacy report.

“This is not only for high-net-worth individuals,” said Jeremy Monty, vice president of CCS Fundraising, a New York-based strategic fundraising consulting firm that works with several local nonprofit organizations. “The basic goal is, if you want to ensure your assets are being distributed the way you want them to be, planning, just like anything else in this life, is key.”

Those who aren’t necessarily cash rich but have assets –such as a building, appreciated stock, or insurance policies

– can gift those to the organization of their choosing.

“When people think, ‘I don’t have enough money,’ or wonder where they can give from, sometimes they don’t want to take money out of their cash flow, but they’re willing to give money out of their IRA to not be taxed,” Ellenbecker said.

Two common scenarios drive someone to make a planned gift: one sentimental, the other more pragmatic. Ellenbecker said clients often make a planned gift in response to a hardship or tragedy in their own life – the loss of a loved one to cancer, for example – while others are seeking a tax deduction, said Ellenbecker.

“But most people do not do it because they need it to get a tax deduction if they don’t have a giving spirit,” she said. “Often the tax deduction defines the gifting, rather than the desire to give.”

A 2021 Bank of America study of philanthropy bears that out. According to that study, the primary reason affluent Americans give is because of their affinity for the mission of an organization, with 58% citing that as their reason. In contrast, 15% said they give to receive a tax benefit. Just under three-quarters of affluent households said their charitable giving would stay the same if income tax deductions for charitable giving were eliminated.

A BEQUEST IS MY ONLY OPTION.

While a bequest is the most common type of planned gift (making up 68% of planned gifts, according to the Giving USA report), donors are not limited to simply writing an organization into their will.

“A planned gift can actually be now as well,” said Monty. “People giving appreciated stock, people giving out of

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their retirement accounts to meet their required minimum distributions, people giving to donor-advised funds right now as part of a larger strategy they’re looking at later. … A significant portion of the wealth that is being transferred now is being done with gifts that can be realized immediately.”

Monty said it’s important for nonprofit organizations to make these options known to prospective donors. The same Giving USA study found that 40% of donors first learned about planned giving vehicles from a nonprofit organization, whether through a direct-mail piece or inperson conversations.

“As a nonprofit that’s looking to communicate with donors, ensuring that you have someone on staff that understands at least the basics of these giving vehicles is important,” Monty said. “However, we advise our (nonprofit) clients to know the basics, but before a donor makes a decision on a planned gift, we encourage them to consult with a financial professional, whether it’s an attorney, accountant or financial advisor.”

PLANNED GIFTS ARE TOO COMPLICATED.

The opposite is true, according to Ellenbecker.

Donating to a donor-advised fund – an investment account for the purpose of supporting charitable organizations –can actually “uncomplicate your life,” she said.

“If you use a donor-advised fund as a way of giving to a charity or giving gifts to more than one charity, they actually track everything for you,” Ellenbecker said. “During tax season, they print out a letter and say, ‘Give this to your tax advisor.’ You don’t have to keep all of those records.”

There are several simple options available to the donor, such as making a charity a beneficiary of their insurance; or gifting highly appreciated assets, such as stocks; or giving out of their IRA.

“It’s all about being curious and talking to someone that you trust to figure out how you can give if you truly want to give. There is always a way,” Ellenbecker said.

IT’S TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT A PLANNED LEGACY GIFT.

Estate planning may be the last thing on the mind of a young parent or first-time homebuyer, but Ellenbecker recommends sitting down with an attorney early to map out your will and estate plan, even before you’ve made enough money to start giving it away.

“You can work on a percentage. You can say, ‘Whatever I end up with in life, I want to give 10% to charity,’” she said.

“So, it doesn’t matter how much money you have – you’re giving a percentage.”

More often, retirement is what prompts people to begin thinking about giving, particularly at age 72, the time at which they must receive their required minimum distribution from their IRA.

“Very often, we will say, ‘You can take that in-kind, take the money, or you can move it into your trust and you’re going to pay tax on it,” said Ellenbecker. “If you give it outright to a charity, a 501(c)3, you don’t have to pay taxes on it. That’s another way that people, as they get into retirement age, can give without taking it out of their immediate cashflow.”

A 2017 change in federal tax law has created some urgency for high-net-worth individuals’ estate planning. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act temporarily doubled the amount of assets one can transfer without being subject to the 40% federal gift and estate tax. The gift tax exclusion amount for the years 2018 through 2025 is around $12 million, meaning a married couple can transfer nearly $24 million to their heirs through lifetime gifts or their estates. After 2026, the exclusion amount is set to drop to $5 million.

“Between 2022 and 2026, a lot of advisors like myself and accountants and attorneys are helping their clients figure out how they can take advantage of giving away $12 million per person before it drops down to $5 million. That’s a really big tax event,” Ellenbecker said.

The 2021 Bank of America study indicates a slight increase in affluent households utilization of planned giving instruments over the past few years, including a 4% increase in households that have a will with a specific charitable provision compared to 2017, and a 2% increase in households that give to a donor-advised fund.

While some tax advantages can’t be reaped until later in life, Ellenbecker said talking about giving should start early.

“When is the right time to start thinking about giving? It’s when you’re very young. It allows you to get in the spirit of giving,” she said.

Ellenbecker gives each of her children and grandchildren $500 every Thanksgiving, a gift they are to then give to a charity of their choice by Christmas.

“At Christmas we sit around the table, and we talk about the charities we’re giving to and why. That’s the way of teaching. That’s how you start,” Ellenbecker said. “If you’re going to do planned giving, very often it’s with a donoradvised fund, and when you pass away your children are going to step in and do that gifting after you’re gone. You want them to understand the importance of giving.”

Behind the gift: Joe and Ellen Checota

WHY THEY GIVE

“I’d never thought I’d experience this much satisfaction and pleasure out of making a gift. Ellen and I have wanted to do something like this for more than 25 years. In December 2021, we sold some property and that capital event put us in the fortunate position where we can make this happen.

“We made the decision that we would prefer to give back to the city where we lived and raised and educated our two sons, and to do that while we were still alive.”

ON SUPPORTING TECHNICAL EDUCATION

“We have always wanted to find a way to help trade and technical students, the people who want to dig in and work and make a better life for themselves and their families but might need a leg up. My grandmother always told me she would help those who help themselves, and I never forgot that. This is designed for serious-minded students who want to help themselves.

Joe Checota, chairman and chief executive officer of Landmark Healthcare Facilities LLC, and his wife, Ellen, recently committed $5 million to Milwaukee Area Technical College. The newly created Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship funds full-ride scholarships for students in short-term trade and technical programs.

The Checotas’ gift, when combined with $2.5 million in donations that will be matched two-to-one, represents the largest-ever scholarship investment in the history of MATC.

Previously, the couple has made major contributions to Goodwill Industries, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and several health care organizations.

Their philanthropy has been guided by three major principles: help the city they have called home for half a century, give where there is the greatest need, and give sooner rather than later. Here, Joe Checota explains more about their philosophy of giving.

“We recognize that one real problem a large segment of Milwaukee’s population faces is poverty. To make Milwaukee work better, the segment living near poverty needs to secure meaningful employment to support themselves and their families – and they need it quickly.”

WHY MATC

“We have long recognized that MATC is the gold standard for first-rate trade and technical education in greater Milwaukee. We now have the privilege and the honor of watching people go from unemployment to employment and improve their lives in a substantial way. And that is the overwhelming feeling of satisfaction that only giving can give you.”

WISDOM ON GIVING

“Giving money causes you to think carefully. It makes you make sure your money is being used where it will have the greatest possible effect.”

Ellen and Joe Checota

Pay it Forward: Jack Jacobson

NEWMARK DIRECTOR GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF WISCONSIN

BY MAREDITHE MEYER, for BIZTIMES

Jack Jacobson, a director in commercial real estate firm Newmark’s Milwaukee office, recently trekked 130 miles by bike from Milwaukee’s North Shore to Algoma. The two-day ride along the Lake Michigan shore aimed to raise money and awareness for Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, an organization near and dear to him.

Friendship Circle of Wisconsin provides support, friendship and opportunities for inclusion to people with special needs in the Milwaukee area, according to its website. Among its various programming, the organization operates a social enterprise, Friendship Cafe, that provides job training and employment to adults with disabilities.

While it was only Jacobson’s second year participating in the organization’s annual Bike4Friendship event, he’s been connected to the nonprofit for years thanks to his nephew, Sol Weingrod.

Weingrod, 37, is a longtime member of Friendship Circle and currently works at Friendship Cafe as a concierge. Over the years, Jacobson has gotten to know other members of the organization through Weingrod and has seen its mission in action.

“The goal of the whole organization is inclusion, and they’re really good at it, so I wanted to support the organization (by participating in the ride),” said Jacobson.

This year’s Bike4Friendship event raised a total of $251,157, surpassing its $250,000 goal. Of that, Jacobson – with the help of his wife and nephew – raised about $27,000, from more than 100 donors.

“For me, it was important that I reached a lot of people. … Some people gave significant, large contributions and some people gave significant small contributions but significant for them,” said Jacobson. “I was happy to get $10 from my great nephew that he handed me in cash, and I was happy to get sponsors who paid $5,000 to be a sponsor. They were equally important.”

Jacobson this year asked a couple of longtime work clients, now friends, to sponsor him in the fundraising effort, allowing him to more than double the amount he

raised in 2021. Of the 50-plus people who participated in the 2022 ride, Jacobson came in first for total dollars raised and second for total number of donors, he said. A man from New York City recruited the most donors – five or six more than Jacobson – which shows just how far and wide the mission of Friendship Circle has spread.

“That’s how I see it: You gave people this connection, for whatever they were able to spend, to an organization that promotes diversity. … The bottom line is it makes me feel good and it helps all kinds of people,” said Jacobson.

He plans to not only continue supporting the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin and participating in Bike4Friendship, but also recruit other riders and volunteers to join him. And because of the generosity he’s seen in those who have supported a cause that’s important to him, he intends to do the same whenever the opportunity arises.

“If they’re doing something like this, we’re happy to support them because, you know, it’s a community,” Jacobson said. “We help each other.”

Jack Jacobson (left) and his nephew Sol Weingrod (right) at the Bike4Friendship ride in August.

Performing arts groups will feel pandemic fallout for years to come

A performance of “Titanic” at the Milwaukee Reparatory Theater.

The immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on performing arts groups in Milwaukee was fairly obvious: Government shutdowns meant no shows, no shows meant no ticket revenue, dealing a big blow to organizations like First Stage, The Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, The Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Skylight Music Theatre, all of which are supported by the United Performing Arts Fund.

The fallout from the pandemic, however, continues as COVID surges cut into performances and reserves were depleted to keep artists and staff employed and organizations moving forward. Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of UPAF, and Tim Mattke, UPAF board chair and CEO of MGIC Investment Corp., joined BizTimes managing editor Arthur Thomas on the BizTimes MKE Podcast to discuss challenges in the performing arts industry. This Q&A features portions of the conversation. Listen to the full episode at biztimes.com/podcast

BIZTIMES: Could you explain a little about the United Performing Arts Fund and its mission?

PATRICK RATH: “... Over time, what UPAF has done, we continue to host workplace campaigns during the springtime with many businesses, well over 120 businesses host a workplace campaign with their employees giving

back to the arts. We execute a wide-reaching community campaign that reaches out to individuals, corporations and foundations, and all told we’ll have somewhere in the neighborhood of 15,000-plus donors from the community all saying, ‘We value the arts,’ and we’ll raise in the neighborhood of $10 million-plus. Those dollars go directly to the United Performing Arts Fund’s current members and its affiliates. We have 14 members, that’s the core of what we fund, and they represent the best in music, song, theater and dance in our greater community.”

BIZTIMES: Patrick, you joined UPAF in October 2020 as president and CEO. We were well into the pandemic at that point, what attracted you to joining an organization that supports the performing arts in the midst of a very challenging time?

RATH: “… I’ve been involved with the arts since I was 10 years old … knowing what was happening with the arts community during this very significant time with COVID, it was a chance to be part of a longer-term solution because there were some significant cracks in our financial pictures for the art sector as a whole. Not only did we need to stabilize where we were during this time frame, but also build for a greater future.”

BIZTIMES: Tim, you chair the UPAF board, how did you get involved, and what does the roll call on you to do in terms supporting the organization?

TIM MATTKE: “I got involved with UPAF in a more formal capacity probably just a little under a decade ago. I joined the finance committee to really help the organization to think through the finances, budget, all those types of things, joined the board more formally a couple years

PATRICK RATH TIM MATTKE

Photo by Michael Brosilow

after that. … From a board leadership standpoint, Patrick and his staff and the volunteers are doing all the work, what we’re really there for from a board standpoint is to provide the right governance, to make sure we think about the organization, to make sure it’s set up the right way to achieve its mission.

“I think the other part that we’re really called on to do is to really think about it from a fundraising standpoint, too. A lot of leaders in the community, a lot of business leaders in the community are part of the board, they’re there because they care about the community, they care about the impact UPAF and the performing arts have on their business, they want to make sure we’re really good stewards of the dollars that are raised by not only the business community, but the community in general. My role as board chair is really to help facilitate that, make sure the dialogue is happening … and make sure we’re thinking about the long-term strategies of the organization.”

BIZTIMES: What is the importance for the business community of having strong, thriving performing arts organizations?

MATTKE: “I think about it on a few levels, I think at the simple level of if you’re trying to be a world-class city, you want to have amenities for your co-workers and the people you’re trying to attract to your business and retain. Just like you want to have great professional sports organizations like the Bucks, you want to have a rep, you want to have a symphony ...”

“I think if you peel it back another layer, though, you think about what it provides to people when they’re here, and you think about the outlet it provides, the dialogue it creates in the community, I think trying to have people who are innovative on your teams, when they get exposed to the performing arts, has them think about those things that they maybe don’t think about in their everyday jobs and has them sort of broaden their mindset; I think that’s invaluable ...”

“The other layer I think about is just the community in general. The organizations we’re involved with, most people think about the performances that they do on the stage, they don’t probably think as much about what they’re doing in the community, whether it’s educational in the public schools, whether it’s getting out in the community for people who have challenges, that outlet for our community, especially when you’re in a spot where government isn’t able to provide a lot of those resources that they used to, our performing arts fills that void and makes our community stronger and better. ...”

BIZTIMES: What are some of the strategic keys for UPAF and its members in navigating the next few years?

MATTKE: “If you’re going to put on the performances people expect, you can’t cut back on that, so when the organizations look to tighten, they look to tighten sort of administrative, behind the scenes, because you can’t give a performance that people don’t expect from you. So that’s a challenge I think they have to think about. ... We see changing behaviors, right? Subscriptions – in terms of how a lot of the organizations sell their tickets – when people haven’t been going for a couple of years, trying to get them to resubscribe, trying to get them to think in advance about committing to a show is a little bit of a challenge they’re going to have to think about from a revenue standpoint.

“I think from a UPAF perspective, being there to support the organizations the best way we know how. We fundraise and we advocate on behalf of the arts. ... UPAF has committed three-quarters of a million dollars to help out our member organizations to sort of come through this period, to help them get to the other side, but the other side is probably going to look a little bit different than what it did prior to COVID, and I think that’s what we’re trying to work with the member organizations to think about: what does the future look like?”

RATH: “... We have to also grow the long-term resources, which is replenishing and recapitalizing our various reserve funds and endowments that make up and should make up a healthy percentage of our overall budgets on an overall basis. ... I think the next three years, it is the growth out of this. It’s eerily similar to the economic downtown of 2008 where it took about five years for most of our organizations just to get back to a level where they were operating and that’s what we’re facing here now, too, but the stakes are even higher because there’s less capital to leverage during this timeframe.”

BIZTIMES: In what ways can UPAF and its members act like businesses, and in what ways does being performing arts organizations stop them from pulling the same levers?

MATTKE: “There’s not as many levers, I would say. You can think about scale, how big of a scale of a production you’re putting on, maybe not have as many potential actors or actresses in a particular show. But take the symphony, for example: A symphony is a symphony and if you’re going to put on a show, you need the whole symphony to put on a show. So, that’s where in my business I might be able to say, ‘For this period of time, we’re not going to spend dollars here,’ and sort of get through the next quarter. That’s really difficult for the symphony to do, (with) musicians (for whom) that is their job, and without all of the musicians, they don’t have a symphony. What I’ve seen through all the conversation with these member groups, they’re thinking about every way they can do it ... but that’s really difficult to do on a sustainable basis.”

Pay it Forward: Robert Grede

LOCAL ROTARIAN DELIVERS $26,000 IN MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO UKRAINE MILITARY THROUGH ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

BY MAREDITHE MEYER, for BIZTIMES

Months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Robert Grede made it his mission to meet a need for critical first aid supplies for the Ukrainian military and injured civilians.

Upon learning that medical supplies and volunteers were in short supply, Grede recruited two friends to join him in an effort to fundraise, purchase and ensure that necessary supplies were delivered to Ukraine’s front line.

“Twenty-five percent of humanitarian aid coming in from the West lands on the black market, it just does not get to where it’s supposed to, and I wanted to be able to assure my donors that 100% of what they donated was going to land at the front line and help the people who needed it most,” said Grede.

Leveraging his membership in Rotary International, Grede made contact with fellow Rotarians in eastern Poland, including Zbigniew Dziedzic, the district governor of the Rotary Club of Jaroslow, Poland, who helped connect him

with two Rotary clubs in Ukraine.

In May, the trio flew into Vienna, Austria, where they rented a box truck and loaded nine suitcases – filled with everything from syringes and energy bars to feminine hygiene products and Israeli compression bandages –seven boxes of military clothing and three, six-foot-tall pallets of medical supplies purchased in Vienna. Then, they drove 10 hours north to the eastern border of Poland and Ukraine, where they handed the supplies off to two Ukrainian Rotary members who were responsible for delivering the supplies directly to military medics in Bakhmut.

All told, $15,200 in medical supplies was delivered to the Ukraine military, with an additional $4,400 in supplies delivered to refugees in Poland. Grede and his two friends covered all their own travel and personal expenses.

Grede made a second voyage in September, this time delivering $6,000 in medical supplies. As the war drags on and other events dominate the news cycle, it no longer makes front-page headlines. As a result, donations have slowed to a trickle, said Grede.

Still, he continues to fundraise – through donations and potential grant funding from Rotary – in hopes of returning.

In the meantime, Grede has set up a website where people can purchase a specific item, such as a package of tourniquets, compression bandages or burn gel, to be shipped via Amazon directly to Grede’s Rotary contacts in Jaroslow and then delivered to the front line. For context, a $100 donation buys 64 individual burn gel dressings; $50 buys 14 combat tourniquets; and $40 buys six Israeli compression bandages.

Grede, a semi-retired marketing consultant, said the mission is all about giving back.

“I’m lucky, I was born in the United States, and I was born free,” he said. “… I was born with an education, and I was born with the means to be able to help people. So, now that I have the time and the means and the passion, I want to exercise that. I want to make my life count.”

Grede (fifth from left) and Rotary volunteers unload boxes of medical supplies in Jaroslow, Poland, near the Ukraine border

THE NONPROFIT Wish List

For this year’s Wish List, we asked the nonprofits featured in the 2023 Giving Guide to tell readers what they need. Read about their most urgent needs on the next two pages – and then connect with the organizations directly to support them. You’ll find their profiles on pages 22-141, which include numerous ways for you and your company to volunteer, attend events, fundraise or make donations. On behalf of these nonprofit organizations and their various missions, thank you for your generous support.

Dan and Kate Meyer, BizTimes Media

Since our inception in 1998, we’ve invested in southeastern Wisconsin by supporting the businesses, organizations, and nonprofits that continue to build up our home state. In addition to providing the best financial solutions for businesses, we also focus on giving back and building strong partnerships within all the communities we serve. We’re proud to sponsor the 2023 BizTimes Giving Guide and help shine a spotlight on the nonprofits who make our community stronger.

THE NONPROFIT Wish List

A short list of how you can help the nonprofits featured in the Giving Guide. You’ll find their profiles on pages 22-141, which include numerous ways for you and your company to volunteer, attend events, fundraise or make donations.

ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

» Financial DonationsEvent Sponsors

» Gift cards

CONTACT: Ashley Kopca ashley@abcdmentor.org

ACTS Housing

» Hands-On Home Rehab Volunteers

CONTACT: Terrence Sipple terrence@actshousing.org

All Hands Boatworks, Inc.

» 9-12 Passenger Van

» Safer dock & launch access

» Welding station for training

CONTACT: Patrick McBriarty patrick_mcbriarty@yahoo.com

American Cancer Society, Inc.

» Event volunteers

» State leadership volunteers

» Road to Recovery drivers

CONTACT: Elisabeth Thomsen elisabeth.thomsen@cancer.org

American Heart Association

» Event volunteers

CONTACT: Katie Connolly volunteerMKE@heart.org

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

» Financial donations

CONTACT: Bob Pfundstein pfundsteinb@archmil.org

Bookworm Gardens

» Event sponsors

CONTACT: Elizabeth Weiland elizabeth@bookwormgardens.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

» New toys for kids ages 5-12

» Gift cards - $10 and uP

CONTACT: Mia Krantz donations@bgcmilwaukee.org

Bridge Builders

» Fund Developer

» Property Renovation

» Property in Target Area

CONTACT: Kurt Owens kurt@bridgebuildersmke.org

Community Advocates

» Pack ‘n Plays

» Strollers

» Twin sheets/blankets & pillows

CONTACT: Jeri Kavanaugh jkavanaugh@communityadvocates.net

Convergence Resource Center

» SOS bag items

» A weekend getaway for staff

» New Laptops for staff

CONTACT: Debbie Lassiter ceo@convergenceresource.org

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

» CWSP Van Drivers / Volunteers

» Uniform Clothing Items

» Donations To Fund Scholarships

CONTACT: Shannon Watry swatry@cristoreymilwaukee.org

Crohn’s & Colitis FoundationWisconsin Chapter

» Corporate sponsorships

» Event volunteers

» Special event auction items

CONTACT: Leslie Del Ponte ldelponte@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Danceworks Inc

» Endowment Fund Investment

» Capital Refresh for Studios

» Outreach Program Funding

CONTACT: Julia Dorf jdorf@danceworksmke.org

EastCastle Place

» Donations

» Community Life Volunteers

» Auction Items or Door Prizes

CONTACT: Michael Brever mbrever@eastcastleplace.com

Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin

» Summer Camp Volunteers

» Adult Day Center Volunteers

» Adult Recreation Volunteers

CONTACT: Stacy Alauf stacya@eastersealswise.com

Feeding America - Eastern Wisconsin

» Volunteers

CONTACT: Erika Eykmans EEykmans@FeedingAmericaWI.org

Franciscan Peacemakers

» Individual Donations

» Corporate Giving Connections

» Gas + Grocery Giftcards

CONTACT: Katie Coffey katie@franciscanpeacemakers.org

Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin

» End of Year Campaignl Donations

» ‘23 Sneaker Soiree Sponsorship

» Fundraise through Solemates

CONTACT: Cait Christenson cait.christenson@girlsontherun.org

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago

» Small kitchen appliances

» Living room and bedroom decor

» Home goods

CONTACT: Retail Customer Service RetailCustomerService@goodwillsew.com

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

» ThriveOn Collaboration

» ThriveOn ECE Fund

» ThriveOn Small Business Loans

CONTACT: Fiesha Lynn Bell FBell@greatermilwaukeefoundation.org

Greater Milwaukee Urban League

» Mentors for students 11 to 17

CONTACT: La’Amecia Taylor LTaylor@tmul.org

Greenfield High School Air Force JR/ROTC

» Drill Team Travel Uniforms

» Rocket Club Team Polos

CONTACT: Andrew Davis adavis@greenfield.k12.wi.us

Healing Warrior Hearts - Starfish Foundation

» Donations/auction items

» Meals for veterans retreats

» Office and facility supplies

CONTACT: Patricia Clason warriorheart@starfishfound.org

Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS

» Pet Food – Canned/dry

» Healthy Training Treats

» Corporate Volunteer Groups

CONTACT: Jennifer Smieja jennifer@hawspets.org

International Institute of Wisconsin

» Home Goods & Other Furnishings

» Winter Hats, Coats, & Gloves

» Auction Items

CONTACT: Estela Vazquez-Ornelas evazquez@iiwisconsin.org

Kathy’s House

» Paper Towels

» Toilet Paper

» Disinfectant Spray

CONTACT: Liz Beaudoin lizb@kathys-house.org

Kinship Community Food Center

» Healthy Shelf Stable Food

» Hygiene Items

CONTACT: Susan Peinsipp donations@kinshipmke.org

MACC Fund - Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer

» Auction Items

» Event Volunteers

» Donations to Research

CONTACT: Danielle McNeill dmcneill@maccfund.org

Malaika Early Learning Center

» New School Bus

» ThriveOn King Fundraising

» Full-time Floating Teacher

CONTACT: Tamara Johnson tjohnson@malaikaelc.org

Marcus Performing Arts Center

» Annual Fund Contributions

» Program & Event Sponsorships

» Volunteer Ushers

CONTACT: Megan Huse mhuse@marcuscenter.org

MATC Foundation

» Student scholarship support

CONTACT: Laura Bray braylm@matc.edu

Milwaukee Academy of Science

» Winter gear & school supplies

CONTACT: Tresca Meiling tmeiling@mascience.org

Milwaukee Ballet development@milwaukeeballet.org

Milwaukee College Prep

» Take A Stand Event Sponsors

» Holiday Gifts for Families

» Personal Hygiene Items

CONTACT: Brittany Sanderson brittany.sanderson@milwcollegeprep.com

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School

» Fundraising

» Volunteer Opportunities

» Event Sponsorships

CONTACT: Rodney Lynk Jr. Rodney.lynk@mkeexcellence.org

Milwaukee Film rachel@mkefilm.org

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

» Sponsor an AICAD PostGraduate Teaching Fellowship at MIAD

» Support MIAD’s Digital Equity Fund ensuring student access to technology

» Donations of industrial sewing and textiles equipment

CONTACT: Tracy Milkowski tracymilkowski@miad.edu

Nativity Jesuit Academy

» Personal philanthropy

» Event sponsorships

» Mentors for Nativity alumni

CONTACT: Emily Keuter advancement@nativityjesuit.org

Operation DREAM

» Gift carDS for youth

» Restaurant gift cards

» Tickets to evENTS FOR YOUTH

CONTACT: Hannah Harris hannah.harris@operation-dream.org

Penfield Children’s Center

» Diapers, wipes, kids clothing

» Toys & books for ages 0-6

» Classroom & ART SUPPLIES

CONTACT: Megan Wurz meganwurz@penfieldchildren.org

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin

» Vision screening volunteers

» Fundraising - auction items

» Fundraising - donations

CONTACT: Breanna Reckamp Breanna@pbwi.org

Rocketship Public Schools Milwaukee

» Donations

» Student Chromebook’s

CONTACT: Kadeem Gill KGill@rsed.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin

» Non-Holiday 10-12” plush

» Individually wrapped snacks

» Travel toiletries

CONTACT: Olivia Kresse okresse@rmhc-easternwi.org

Seton Catholic Schools

CONTACT: Kelsey Hau khau@setoncatholicschools.org

SHARP Literacy

» Crayons and Magic Markers

» Crayons and Magic Markers

» Model Magic

CONTACT: Mary Patscot Rocha mary@sharpliteracy.org

Siebert Lutheran Foundation

» Give a Gift to Siebert Serves

CONTACT: Sarah Gilday sarah@siebertfoundation.org

St. Marcus School

» Grocery Gift Cards

» Gas Gift Cards

» Big Box Gift Cards

CONTACT: Cecilia Davis cecilia.davis@stmarcus.org

St. Coletta of Wisconsin

» Sponsorships for Events

» Volunteers

» Board Members

CONTACT: Robin Baker rbaker@stcolettawi.org

The Ability Center (TAC)

» $250 - Friend of TAC

» $500 - Supports open gym

» $1000 - Supports ASAP event

CONTACT: Cay Landowski cay@taciwi.org

The Florentine Opera

» Community Circle Sponsor

» Volunteer support

CONTACT: Anali Warner info@florentineopera.org

UMOS

» Toys for Breakfast with Santa event

» School supplies for grades k-6

» Event volunteers

CONTACT: Kaye Hartmann kaye.hartmann@umos.org

United Community Center

» Various supply drives

» Various giving opportunities

CONTACT: Jennifer Steiner Jennifers@unitedcc.org

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

» FinanciaL Donations

» Gina Santigati

CONTACT: gsantagati@unitedwaygmwc.org

Wellpoint Care Network

» Annual Donations, Sponsorships

» Pampers and Baby Wipes

» Community Garden Supplies

CONTACT: Stephanie Allen sallen@wellpoint.org

Wisconsin Hero Outdoors

» Sponsors for women’s events

» Donations for meals

» Volunteers for small events

CONTACT: Tammy Sawyer tsawyer@wiherooutdoors.org

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

» Updated Computers

CONTACT: Tracy L. Williams twilliams@ywcasew.org

Zoological Society of Milwaukee

» Volunteers

CONTACT: Lynn Wilding lynnw@zoosociety.org

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NONPROFIT PROFILES

MISSION

Founded by Melodie Wilson Oldenburg in 1999 and grounded in Milwaukee, ABCD provides hope, compassion and understanding to anyone impacted by breast cancer, anywhere, at any stage. Demand for our services is up by 60% compared to 2020; our mission is to ensure our services are always available - and always free - for breast cancer patients, family and friends.

ABCD: AFTER BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS

ADDRESS: 5775 N. Glen Park Rd., Ste 201 Milwaukee, WI 53209

PHONE: (414) 977-1780

WEBSITE: abcdbreastcancersupport.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 6

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,1320,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1999

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ABCDAfterBreastCancerDiagnosis

TWITTER: @ABCD_mentor

SERVICE AREA

ABCD serves breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and people living with metastatic disease throughout the United States, with a special focus on Wisconsin. All services are free and virtual.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Breast cancer is so much more than chemo, radiation, and surgeries. Getting through it requires reliable, consistent support from someone who knows personally what it’s like to hear, “you have breast cancer.”

ABCD provides free, personalized emotional support to empower patients and caregivers impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis.

Working as a complement to medical care, our signature service is creating a unique match between a breast cancer patient and one of 220 professionally trained volunteer Mentors who share a similar diagnosis and treatment, and have common interests, ages and personal traits.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Mentors are the heart of ABCD services. High quality peer support takes more than good intentions; it takes preparation and training. ABCD Mentors are volunteer breast cancer survivors and caregivers who are at least one year past diagnosis, or are living with metastatic disease. Each Mentor has attended a 10-hour training program to learn how to provide peer support. Mentors can also participate in virtual continuing education programs and be connected to each other.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Every day, people are diagnosed with breast cancer. And for more than 23 years, ABCD has given the invaluable gift of emotional support as a free service to anyone who needs it. With service demand up by 60%, financial support is needed now more than ever to support our core services - creating one-to-one matches, providing short-term support, and sharing information and practical breast cancer resources.

ABCD will host at least one fundraising event in 2023 - please contact ashley@abcdmentor.org for more information.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We rely 100% on the generosity of donors – individuals, corporations, and foundations – to provide free emotional support to anyone impacted by breast cancer. With more than 75% of donations directed to service delivery, please consider making a gift today to ABCD through:

Corporate foundations/grants/event sponsorships

• Individual gifts

Gifts in memory/honor of Workplace giving

Planned giving

• Event and online fundraising participation

Please contact ellen@abcdmentor.org for more information about giving opportunities to support ABCD.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Billie Jean Smith (President) H Boyle Fredrickson SC

Linda E.B. Hansen (Vice President) H Foley & Lardner LLP (ret)

Cindy Moon-Mogush (Treasurer) H

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Gina Rich (Secretary) H

Freelance Journalist

Bonnie Anderson

Milwaukee Catholic Home

Cheryl Biro

Harley-Davidson (ret)

Lisa Gibb

LifeStyled by Lisa Gibb

Janet Howenstine

The Northridge Group (ret)

John LoGiudice, MD

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

Maureen S. Luddy Attorney

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Wayne C. Oldenburg

Oldenburg Group Incorporated

Sandra Underwood, PhD

UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing (ret)

Alonzo P. Walker, MD

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (ret)

Kathryn Walker

Artisan Partners

Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT

Aurora Cancer Center

Billie Jean Smith Board President

Ellen Friebert Schupper Executive Director

THE POWER OF ONE-TO- ONE

Anyone. Anywhere. Any stage. Thanks to you, no one will have to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone.

ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis provides free, one-to-one emotional support to anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis— from patients, family and friends, to survivors, previvors and caregivers. Our services are always free and available to breast cancer patients at any stage, including metastatic, from point of diagnosis through treatment and on into survivorship. And our virtual platform makes it so easy to request support from anywhere in the world —in Milwaukee and beyond.

414-977-1780

Our customized, emotional support services are needed now more than ever. Scan the code or visit abcdmentor.org/donate to donate.

“ I AM SO THANKFUL TO KNOW THAT I HAVE A SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT IS READY FOR ACTION WHENEVER I NEED THEM.” - ABCD PARTICIPANT

MISSION

Empowerment through homeownership.

ACTS HOUSING

ADDRESS: 2414 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205

PHONE: (414) 933-2215

WEBSITE: actshousing.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 35

ANNUAL REVENUE: $3,500,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/actshousing

TWITTER: @actshousing SERVICE

GOALS

Acts Housing’s vision is to create vibrant neighborhoods through homeownership. Our unique model includes HUD-certified homebuyer counseling, access to capital through traditional lending partners and our own loan fund (Acts Lending), our in-house real estate brokerage, and home rehab counseling. Since 1995, we’ve helped over 3,000 families become homeowners. We believe that our most impactful work, benefiting families, neighborhoods, and the city, is in helping families to reclaim distressed properties, rehabbing these homes for owner-occupancy. Stable housing has an incredible impact on children, families, and neighborhoods. The Acts Housing model has been proven effective and sustainable for over 27 years.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Committee Service, Tour of Homes host, Hands on rehab support, welcome home basket supply drives & assembly

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

The majority of Acts Housing volunteers offer their time, talent, and treasure by serving on the Board of Directors or a committee. Acts is continuously recruiting talented, diverse individuals with a variety of expertise to serve on the Development, Finance, and Lending Advisory Committees. When Board seats open, new members are typically recruited from standing committees.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Acts is committed to serving exponentially more families over the next five years. Your financial support allows us to hire additional Homebuyer and Home Rehab Coaches to keep up with the volume of families seeking out services, implement new technology making the path to homeownership more accessible to families, and invest in outreach tailored to engage low-to-moderate income families who may think homeownership is out of reach. To make a donation, visit actshousing.org/donate or contact Kelly Andrew at 414-727-0016 or kelly@actshousing.org

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Beagle Grace Matthews

Pam Evason Windermere Wealth Advisors

Anthony Franda

Burke Properties

Kristen Gagliano

North Shore Bank

Gosman President & CEO

Doug Howe Kohl’s

VP Real Estate

Anthony McHenry Milwaukee Academy of Science

Victoria Navarro Advocate Aurora Health

Marc Perry Community Action, Inc.

Heather Ramirez (Vice Chair) H Marquette University Law School

Joe Schlidt (Board Chair) H

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Christopher Schreiber

Michael Best

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Allison Steinhafel (Development Committee Chair) H Hammes Holdings

John Syburg Blackthorne Partners, Ltd.

Oscar Tovar

City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Joshua Yamat Spring Bank

Michael Zimmerman MGIC

Dorothy York

Michael

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ALL HANDS BOATWORKS, INC.

ADDRESS: 621 S. 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204

PHONE: (414) 404-8213

WEBSITE: allhandsboatworks.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 6

ANNUAL REVENUE: $375,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2013

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/allhandsboatworks

TWITTER: @StokedOnBoats

SERVICE AREA

AHB serves youths, ages 10-24, schools, and community organizations with hands-on experiential education throughout the greater metro Milwaukee area.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

All Hands Boatworks exists to build the skills, talents, resilience, and hopes of Milwaukee-area youths through wooden boatbuilding projects, work-based learning experiences, and on-the-water activities. AHB teaches the art, science, and craft of wooden boatbuilding to support well-rounded youth development, STEM understandings, and workforce preparation.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

AHB passionately believes that the art, science, and craft of building and using wooden boats have unlimited potential as powerful teaching tools and vehicles for individual growth and community development. Youth are inspired and mentored to build confidence and transferrable skills to help them reach educational, career, and personal goals. We accomplish this through six layers of services:

• STEAMboat Learning (gr. 5-9)

RAFT – After-school boatbuilding and internship (ages 13-17)

Stem2Stern Design & Boatbuilding Classes (gr. 9-12)

• ApprenticePrep -- Foundational job-skills training (ages 17-22)

RiverVentures summer camps (ages 10-15)

Hands-on workshops and team-building rowing for families, businesses, and other groups

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Board and committee service opportunities

Mentor teens in the RAFT evening program as they learn new skills and gain valuable work experience

NEW - Join other volunteers on Saturday mornings, working together to build skin-on-frame canoes

Host a field trip for the job-skills trainees to learn more about careers at your company

Open Shop Assistance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Corporate team-building opportunities either at the shop or on-water rowing

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark P. Kuehn (President) H Creative Director (ret.)

Laurie Coleman (Vice President) H Independent Consultant

Joseph Hughes (Treasurer) H Associated Bank

Mary Helen Schulte (Secretary) H The Kradwell School

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

There are many ways to become part of the AHB Community, nationally recognized as a leader in hands-on, experiential education in the manual arts. Our friendraising and fundraising generates participation and support for direct program expenses (i.e. instruction, project materials, intern stipends, meals, and supplies):

Annual Hands-On Benefit features activities as well as a live and silent auction

• Annual year-end giving drive

In summer 2023, we are looking forward to organizing our first Boats For All Folks™ rally on the river Volunteer Training

• Community workshops

Community rowing

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Help us build every youth with the skills, resilience, and confidence to succeed:

• Make a secure donation at allhandsboatworks.org

Host a boat-in-a-box-lunch friendraiser at the shop

Participate in corporate matching gift programs

Make gift to AHB or name a boat in honor/memory of a loved one

Make a stock gift

Corporate sponsorship of a youth or an entire project

Donate new or slightly used tools and equipment

Event sponsorship

Remember AHB in your will

Paul Bargren, Atty.

Boat Builder

Craig Griffie

Wauwatosa East High School

Lynn Rix

Community Volunteer

Sean Keenan

Huntington Bank

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

William Nimke Executive Director & Founder

Robert B. Brumder (emeritus) Robert W. Baird (ret.)

Norma Balentine (emeritus) Community Volunteer

Bryan S. Schultz, Atty. Foley & Lardner, LLP

Thomas N. Tuttle, Jr. JD Provident Trust Company

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072

PHONE: 1-800-227-2345

WEBSITE: cancer.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 2,400 professional staff & 1.5 million volunteers, nationwide

ANNUAL REVENUE: $728 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1913

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/AmericanCancerSocietyWI

TWITTER: @ACS_Wisconsin

SERVICE AREA

With presence in thousands of communities nationwide, we’re fighting cancer on all fronts – and making a difference. Local staff and volunteers mobilize communities, deliver patient programs & raise funds.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Our work has helped lead to a 32% decline in the US cancer death rate from 1991 to 2019, resulting in 3.5 million fewer deaths during that time.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

The American Cancer Society exists to improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. We are the only organization that integrates discovery, advocacy, and direct patient support to measurably improve lives. Our discovery research leads to breakthroughs in preventing, finding, and treating cancer. Our advocacy work removes barriers to care so people in every community can have an opportunity to access those breakthroughs. Through direct patient support, we connect people in every community with essential programs and support services throughout their cancer journey. Because while cancer affects everyone, it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Through our commitment to these areas of focus, we are working to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

When you volunteer with us, you become part of a united force against cancer. The more people who join in our mission, the more lives we can save. Here’s how you can help:

Form a fundraising team

Drive cancer patients to treatment

Join an event planning committee

• Advocate for change to fight cancer

Sign up to save lives at cancer.org/volunteer.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Annette M. Adams H Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation

Korey Feiner H Network Engineering Technologies

Gary D. Gilmore, MPH, PhD H University of WI-La Crosse/UW-Extension

William Hall, MD H Medical College of Wisconsin

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

The American Cancer Society unites survivors, caregivers, and supporters in many ways to raise awareness and critical funds.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: the largest network of breast cancer events nationwide that rallies communities to save lives from breast cancer.

• Real Men Wear Pink: a unique way for male corporate and community leaders to help fight breast cancer and show support for the women they know who’ve faced it.

• Distinguished Events: Our fundraising galas are a great way to come together in support of the Society’s mission. These fun-filled events offer a festive way to help the American Cancer Society save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Corporations and community members are invited to join one another for a common cause. Our galas feature live entertainment, silent auctions, and games that create an unforgettable event for everyone in attendance. Table and sponsorship information available.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

When you support our mission, you become part of a network of people committed to ending cancer. We invite you to give in a way that’s convenient for you:

Corporate sponsorship (events or patient programs)

Customer engagement cause marketing

Individual contribution

• Workplace/employee giving

Planned giving

Event participation

Nicole King H

Froedtert Health

Jennifer Ott H

Jennifer Ott Consulting

Tommie Preslaski H

Associated Bank

Patrick Remington, MD, MPH

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Elizabeth Thomsen Associate Director Development

Chris K. Kinderman (Strategic Advisor) H Winnebago County

Kyla King H Green Bay Oncology

Katherine Schmees

Kimberly-Clark

Erin Stevens, MD H

Prevea Health

BUSINESS. CANCER is everyone’s

The American Cancer Society & Kohl’s partnered to create the Kohl’s Healthy Families program to remove barriers to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer to communities bearing a disproportionate cancer burden in southeastern Wisconsin.

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Since 2009, Kohl’s has contributed more than $13.5 million dollars to the American Cancer Society to fight cancer.

Education, Outreach, and Screening Rates

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Funding supports outreach and education about age-appropriate cancer screenings, navigation for individuals to complete screenings, and, if needed, assistance with after-diagnosis care. Overcoming barriers to get those at greatest risk screened for colorectal cancer.

Supporting Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Reduce Cancer Risk

Community wellness grants create meaningful partnerships and provide education about the connection between healthy eating, active living, and cancer risk in underserved communities throughout Milwaukee and Kenosha.

Fueling Cancer Research

The Kohl’s Volunteer Program engages associates to volunteer their time to charities like the American Cancer Society; then Kohl’s donates to the nonprofit, amplifying the impact of their service to fund groundbreaking research in the fight against cancer.

Visit cancer.org/our-partners/kohls

to learn more about our partnership and the Kohl’s Healthy Families program.

MISSION

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

ADDRESS: 1555 N. Rivercenter Dr., No. 211 Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 271-9999

WEBSITE: heart.org/Milwaukee

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 2,800+

ANNUAL REVENUE: $795 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1924

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/AHAWisconsin

TWITTER: @AHAWisconsin

SERVICE AREA

Our metro Milwaukee office serves the greater Southeastern Wisconsin area, including: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Ozaukee, Washington and Sheboygan counties.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Please join the American Heart Association at one of our many events throughout the year aimed at raising awareness and funds to help build a healthier community here in Milwaukee:

Milwaukee Heart and Stroke Ball: Feb. 11, 2023

Wisconsin Workplace Symposium, March of 2023

• Go Red for Women Celebration: May 12, 2023

Hard Hats with Heart: Aug. 3, 2023

Southeastern Wisconsin Heart and Stroke Walk/5K Run: Sept. 23, 2023

• Kids Heart Challenge Events: Throughout the school year.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you’re looking to volunteer with the American Heart Association, we have many ways you can give your time to help our mission! You can sign up for our “You’re the Cure” network and advocate for change by helping our grassroots efforts, you can become a Heart Walk Hero, you can join the Go Red for Women health movement and even host a fund-raising event! You can also learn to save lives by becoming hands-only CPR certified, help us by participating in life-saving research or go into the community and teach others healthy habits. There are so many ways to make an impact for the American Heart Association. To learn more, visit heart.org/milwaukee.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Honor a loved one by starting a memorial or tribute; Make an individual contribution; Leave a lasting legacy and give through your will, trust or estate plan; Become a local corporate sponsor; Participate in one of our local events; Volunteer!

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Heath Ashenfelter Wisconsin Pharmacal

David Ashpole, M.D.

Ascension Wisconsin

Derek Bartle

US Bank

Kate Bechen

Dykema

Chantel Byrd Manpower Group

David Carpenter Retired

Eric Conley Froedtert Health System

Katie Connolly (Executive Director) H

Cindy Cooper

Vivent Health

Martin Flower United Healthcare

Kathy Koshgarian Food for Health

Alison Kriegel, PhD Medical College of Wisconsin

Erin Levzow (Board Chair) H Community Advocate

Joy Lincoln Children’s Wisconsin

Nicole Lohr, M.D. (Immediate Past Board President) H Medical College of Wisconsin

Ben Lorber WISN 12

Cecil McGrew

Marcus Hotels and Resorts

Holly Nannis, RN Milwaukee Health Department

Adrienne Pedersen

S.C. Johnson

Dawn Shelton-Williams

Advocate Aurora Health

Mary Starr (Immediate Past Board Chair) H The Starr Group

Pam Stater GE Healthcare

Christy Stone Milwaukee Public Schools

Paul Vilar Advocate Aurora Health

Tom Wozniak (Current Board President) H ProHealth Medical Group

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The American Heart Association has been committed to protecting the hearts of those you love, and together, we’re saving lives in our community and across the nation.

Our science, our experience, and our brand have helped us make a tremendous impact, and with your help, we can further our impact.

To learn more or make a donation, visit heart.org/milwaukee

MISSION

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his saving death and resurrection by calling, forming and sending disciples to go and make new disciples. As a people, we are called to encounter Jesus and grow as disciples through the sacramental life of the Church.

ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE

ADDRESS: 3501 S. Lake Dr., PO Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207

PHONE: (414) 769-3300

WEBSITE: archmil.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 221

ANNUAL REVENUE: $33,283,974

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1843

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/archmil

SERVICE AREA

The archdiocese covers 4,758 square miles in southeast Wisconsin and serves 410,804 registered Catholics in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

The mission of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his saving death and resurrection by calling, forming and sending disciples to go and make new disciples. We are called to encounter Jesus and grow as disciples through the sacramental life of the Church. The three pillars of this mission are Catholic Identity, Evangelization and Stewardship. Who we are is our Catholic Identity –received from Jesus Christ, who is the source of what we do to announce the Gospel through Evangelization and how we do this is through Stewardship of gifts from God.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our 189 parishes, 101 schools, 10 hospitals and countless Catholic organizations offer an array of opportunities for volunteerism. We want to engage everyone. Various opportunities include serving at soup kitchens and food pantries, urban and prison ministry initiatives, serving the homebound and elderly, international support and mission trips, health care service, supporting women’s health, providing free care for pregnant women, and many more.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

There are numerous fundraising programs which seek to support the various missions of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal raises money to support the various services and ministries within the 189 parishes and throughout the community. The current Love One Another Capital Campaign supports ministries and missions such as Catholic schools, education, formation and missions. Catholic Charities supports service to the poor and those in need in the archdiocese, while Catholic Relief Services responds to needs around the globe. Visit archmil.org/giving.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The Catholic Church in its ministries feeds the hungry, heals the sick, teaches young and old, visits the imprisoned, and provides solace and sustenance for thousands in our community. We need the help of our neighbors to continue this shared mission in all of our communities. The Catholic Church serves all in need, regardless of race, religion, disability, or creed. Opportunities to give are as varied as the needs in the greater Milwaukee area and the world. Visit archmil.org/ giving or call 414-769-3583 for ways to give.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Archbishop Jerome Listecki H Archbishop of Milwaukee

Bishop Jeffrey Haines H

Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee and Pastor/Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Christopher P. Brown H Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Very Reverend Luke Strand H Rector of St. Francis de Sales Seminary

Barbara Anne Cusack H Chancellor

Bishop James Schuerman

Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee

Very Reverend Phillip Bogacki

Moderator of the Curia

Very Reverend Jerome Herda

Vicar for Clergy

Jerry Topczewski

Archbishop’s Chief of Staff

Brad Berghouse Chief Operations Officer

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Dr. Lydia LoCoco Director of Community Relations

Most Rev. Jerome Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee

BOOKWORM GARDENS

ADDRESS: 1415 Campus Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53081

PHONE: (920) 287-7895

WEBSITE: bookwormgardens.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 22

ANNUAL REVENUE: $900,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2005

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/BWGbookwormgardens

SERVICE AREA

Located in Sheboygan, WI, with visitors from across the Midwest.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

To inspire the love of books and nature in the young and young at heart.

GOALS

Current areas of opportunity: yurt educational classroom and family restroom facility.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Bookworm accepts volunteers for the educational programs, to work special events, as book readers, and for gardening help. Information can be found at bookwormgardens.org/our-volunteers.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Donovan (President) H

Kimberly Johnson (Vice President) H

Erica Weist (Secretary) H

Brian Begalke (Treasurer) H

Mike Beil

Jessica Jens

Jennifer LeClair Bemis

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Events listed seasonally on the website. Largest event of the year is Happily Haunted Gardens, which occurs the last three weekends of October.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Bookworm relies heavily on donations to fulfil our mission. There are capital, annual, corporate, and memorial options available. More information can be found at bookwormgardens.org/donate

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Ross Leinweber

Scott Luedke

Marilyn Morrissey

Kathie Norman

Tony Rammer

Gus Reed

Karen Rhyan

Sandy Livermore Founder

Elizabeth Wieland Executive Director

MISSION

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE

ADDRESS: 1558 N. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 267-8100

WEBSITE: bgcmilwaukee.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 610

ANNUAL REVENUE: $28,004,311

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1887

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/BGCMiwaukee

TWITTER: @BGCMilwaukee

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

For more than 135 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee has been doing whatever it takes to support youth in Milwaukee. With your help, we can continue to ensure every kid has access to safe spaces, positive role models and the tools and resources they need to achieve success.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee offers corporate volunteer projects at our Clubs and Camp Whitcomb/ Mason, where volunteers can engage in fun, educational activities with our youth and see the mission firsthand.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee hosts special events throughout the year to engage the public in our mission and to raise funds to support our programming. Events include but are not limited to our MVP dinner in the spring, S’more Fun at Camp/Whitcomb Mason in August, and Holiday Gift Drive at year-end. We welcome sponsor support and hope to see you at one of our events in 2023.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Making a financial gift, attending a special event, volunteering and including the Clubs in estate plans are just a few of the ways individuals can help give Club members the resources they need to work toward productive futures. Your investment will create a ripple effect in the community as today’s young people become tomorrow’s leaders.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathy Thornton-Bias (President & CEO) H

Gregory M. Wesley (Board Chair) H

David Gay (Board 1st Vice Chair) H

Anne Zizzo (Board 2nd Vice Chair) H

William Fitzhugh Fox (Board Vice Chair – Legal) H

M. Beth Straka (Board Treasurer) H

Linda Benfield (Board Secretary) H

Kevin L. Anderson

Tyler Barnes

James T. Barry III

Sandra Botcher

Chytania Brown

P. Shannon Burns

Coreen Dicus Johnson

Peter Feigin

Charles B. Groeschell

Brian Grossman

Patrick Hammes

Andy Harmening

William C. Harris Morse

Thomas J. Hauske, Jr.

John Heimsch

Renée Herzing

Tanya M. Hines

Charles V. James

Jerome Janzer

Theresa Jones

Craig Jorgensen

Tracey Joubert

Carrie Killoran

Michael H. Lappin

Keith R. Mardak

Patti Brash McKeithan

Robert L. Mikulay

Sal Miosi

Donald Mondano

Blake Moret

Richard R. Pieper, Sr.

Robert B. Pyles

Mitchell W. Quick

Steve Raasch

David F. Radtke

Thelma A. Sias

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Daniel Sinykin

Guy W. Smith

Judson M. Snyder

Mary Ellen Stanek

Bryce Tolefree

Ronald A. Troy

Harris Turer

Marc Vandiepenbeeck

Richelle Webb Dixon

Jay Wigdale

Madonna Williams

Scott A. Wrobbel

Gregory Wesley Board Chair

Kathy Thornton-Bias

President & CEO

BRIDGE BUILDERS

ADDRESS: 4642 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209

PHONE: (414) 217-3095

WEBSITE: bridgebuildersmke.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 3

ANNUAL REVENUE: $314,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2017

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/bridgebuildersmke SERVICE AREA

Old North Milwaukee and Thurston Woods

MISSION

To inspire inner city innovation that will holistically transform neighborhoods one block at a time.

GOALS

Bridge Builders uses a holistic approach. We focus on four key goals for transformation: physical, economic, cultural, and spiritual. We organize sustained commitments from local governments, the private sector, foundations, and community based organizations to help us accomplish these goals.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Serve Days - we offer six community serve days during the summer months to volunteer your time and talent. We are actively seeking more volunteers!

Summer Partnership Events - opportunities for other nonprofits to get involved with larger projects in both the Thurston Woods and Old North Milwaukee neighborhoods.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

We welcome the opportunity to meet individually with those interested in our mission.

Please contact Dr. Kurt Owens: Kurt@bridgebuildersmke.org

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Please join us for all of our Serve Days scheduled during the summer months. Come out and help us make an impact in the areas we serve. The information will be available on our website in the Spring of 2023.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dan Baker

Dr. Niya Bealin

Shar Borg

Larry Davanza

Hans Dawson H

Lauryn Deck

Jerry Gainer

Tom Gehl

Dr. Kurt Owens H

Rosanna Zepecki

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Zac Reuter Operations Director

Dr. Kurt Owens President

Since 2018, we’ve been asking: What will it look like to reclaim neglected rental properties for Milwaukee residents?

New homeowners will build wealth. Dollars will stay local. Neighbors will connect with each other. The long-term stability of our blocks will be put back into the hands of the community.

MISSION

Children’s Wisconsin was founded over 125 years ago by seven women philanthropists who believed kids needed specialized care — and a pastor who helped children find loving homes. Today, we are a top-ranked pediatric enterprise and the largest social services agency in the state. Our vision is to make Wisconsin’s children the healthiest in the nation. To do this, we embrace an expansive definition of health and well-being including physical, social and mental health.

CHILDREN’S WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 999 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53201

PHONE: (414) 266-6100

WEBSITE: childrenswi.org/giving

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 6,000+ employees and over 3,000 volunteers statewide

FOUNDATION PHILANTHROPIC REVENUE

(3-YEAR AVERAGE): $54,442,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1894

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/childrenswi

TWITTER: @childrenswi

SERVICE AREA

Our locations throughout metro Milwaukee and across the state include hospitals, clinics and community settings to provide kids and their families with a wide range of care and support.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

In order for Wisconsin’s kids to be the healthiest in the nation, we go beyond treating kids only when they are sick or injured. We embrace an expansive definition of health and well-being — including physical, social and mental health. We already offer more than 70 medical specialties across our state and employ nearly 670 specialty care providers. Each year, we have nearly two million touch points across Wisconsin from our hospitals and clinics to our partnerships with schools and neighborhoods to our home visits.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our dedicated volunteers serve kids and families at the bedside and in the community, and support our advocacy and fundraising efforts. Volunteers come from all walks of life giving their time and talents to support our mission. Each offers something special — and each positively impacts the Children’s community. We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and different levels of commitment. Search opportunities at childrenswi.org/volunteer

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Supporting a fundraising event is a great way to fuel the Children’s vision. Our calendar includes well-known annual events as well as smaller independent fundraisers. We are fortunate to have hundreds of generous organizations, individuals and grateful families in the community who fundraise on our behalf. This includes corporate partners and our membership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) — a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for 170 children’s hospitals across North America that support the health of 10 million kids each year. For a list of upcoming happenings, visit childrenswi.org/events.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We wouldn’t exist without the continued support of you — our community, our founders. By making Children’s your cause of choice, you impact care for kids and families across the state. Businesses and individuals can help kids by:

Donating online

• Engaging employees through workplace giving

Fundraising for events

Planning an estate gift

Making a tribute gift

• Sponsoring an event

Creating a cause marketing campaign

…and so much more!

Learn more at childrenswi.org/giving.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Werner (Chair) H

Kelly Cleary-Rebholz (Vice Chair) H

Tom Arenberg

Souheil Badran

Mark Blutstein

Betsy Brenner

Dan Buehrle

Barri Drury

Raquel Filmanowicz

Rick Florsheim

Kelly Grebe

Patrick Hammes

Mary Hosmer

Jerry Jendusa

Chris Kaltenbach

Ted Kellner

Bernie Kubale

Dave Luczak

Karim (Missy) MacLeod

Dave Margolis, MD

John Miller

Stacey Walthers Naffah

Meg Brzyski Nelson

Chad Noel

John Noel

Ugo Nwagbaraocha

Jim Ostrom

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Greg Renz

Mary Ellen Stanek

Shelly Stayer

Mark Theine

Peggy Troy

Derek Tyus

Teddy Werner

Gail Yabuki

Portia Young

Meg Brzyski Nelson President, Children’s Wisconsin Foundation

Peggy Troy President and CEO, Children’s Wisconsin

Your support can change a child's life.

With every heart we repair, every cancer cell we destroy and every life we change forever, we’re doing more to help all kids, no matter what comes their way. But we can’t do it without your support.

Donate to Children’s Wisconsin today at childrenswi.org/helpkids

We're here for kids, no matter what comes their way.

MISSION

Community Advocates’ mission is to provide individuals and families with advocacy and services that meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity.

COMMUNITY ADVOCATES

ADDRESS: 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

PHONE: (414) 449-4777

WEBSITE: communityadvocates.net

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 175

ANNUAL REVENUE: $56,402,158

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1976

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/CommunityAdvocates

Milwaukee

TWITTER: @Comm_Advocates

SERVICE AREA

We help individuals and families who are low-income access safe, stable housing; energy assistance; disability and mental health supports; substance use disorder treatment; and domestic violence services.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Community Advocates offers a continuum of services to ensure families and individuals can meet their basic needs. The Basic Needs Division provides housing, energy assistance, and disability benefits services. The Milwaukee Women’s Center Division provides emergency and domestic violence shelter and support services, batterers’ intervention program, addiction treatment, and employment attire for individuals entering the workforce. The Behavioral Health Services Division offers outreach, Safe Haven, and permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities experiencing homelessness. Our Public Policy Institute works toward preventing and reducing poverty while improving the quality of life for individuals and families in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Join our amazing Volunteer Corps today! Community Advocates offers a number of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Opportunities include: volunteering in our Children’s Program; preparing and serving a meal for residents at our Emergency Shelter or Autumn West Safe Haven; and organizing our clothing bank. Please contact Jeri Kavanaugh at (414) 270-2984 to learn more about current volunteer opportunities. Thank you!

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Please visit our website and click on the News and Events tab to view our event calendar. If you would like to organize an in-kind donation drive (towels, twin size sheets, blankets, socks, school supplies) or a third party event to benefit those in our care, please contact Kris Uhen, Development Director, at kuhen@ communityadvocates.net or (414) 405-6054. If you are a Facebook user, you can create a fundraiser to benefit Community Advocates. Visit our Facebook page to get the latest news about our activities and events.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Be a Hero! Your donation will help us save and change lives! Giving is easy.

You can make a one-time or monthly donation online by visiting our website.

You can designate Community Advocates as a beneficiary in your will/estate.

You can also donate stock or mutual fund shares. To learn more and/or to join our mailing list, please contact Kris Uhen, Development Director, at (414) 4056054. We appreciate your support!

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jodi Wire (President) H

We Energies

Bryan House (Vice President) H Foley & Lardner, LLP

Sandra Samse (Treasurer) H

Community Volunteer

Sharon Jordan (Secretary) H

Direct Supply

Sheree Dallas Branch

The Salvation Army

Anne DeLeo Community Volunteer

Natasha Dotson

Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative

Valerie Gabriel Community Volunteer

Erin Henry Northwestern Mutual

Gary Ingram

Igary Events

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Pamela Klein Community Volunteer

Jim Liedtke

Community Volunteer

Ashley Pavlic

Medical College of Wisconsin

Alexandra Urrutia-Comas

Advocate Aurora Health

Kate Venne Brady Corporation

Jodi Wire Board President

Andi Elliott CEO

Growing and strengthening Direct Supply, our Partners, and Communities through service, resources, and engagement.

Growing and strengthening Direct Supply, our Partners, and Communities through service, resources, and engagement.

Impact Summary

Community and Neighborhood

Caring for and improving the lives of the most underrepresented members of our community and neighborhood

Education

Community and Neighborhood

Impact Summary

Developing a true education pipeline for under-represented youth, with a focus on STEM and health education

Caring for and improving the lives of the most underrepresented members of our community and neighborhood.

Health

Education

Fighting food insecurity and providing health-focused resources for our employee-Partners

Racial and Social Justice

Health

Developing a true education pipeline for under-represented youth, with a focus on STEM and health education.

Working to achieve racial and social justice in our communities and at Direct Supply, in collaboration with our Inclusion and Diversity Team

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Fighting food insecurity and providing health-focused resources for our employee-Partners.

Serving Seniors

Supporting community partners who are doing the most impactful work serving seniors in our community and beyond

Racial and Social Justice

Working to achieve racial and social justice in our communities and at Direct Supply, in collaboration with our Inclusion and Diversity Team.

Serving Seniors

2021 Community Impact

$326,343 Total Charitable Contributions

Supporting community partners who are doing the most impactful work serving seniors in our community and beyond.

2021 Community Impact

$326,343 Total Charitable Contributions

More than 100 hours volunteered to repair homes of Havenwoods seniors

Free admission for 2,400 seniors to Direct Supply’s Seniorfest Day at Summerfest

More than 100 hours volunteered to

MISSION

Convergence Resource Center provides supportive services for women rebuilding their lives after trauma with an emphasis on human trafficking survivors and justice involved women. Our mission is to work with the Works Of ART (we see we each woman as a Work of ART = Working to avoid repeating negative behaviors) to rebuild and restore their lives. We equip service provides and the community at large to assist in this process.

CONVERGENCE RESOURCE CENTER

ADDRESS: 7961 N. 76th St., Milwaukee, WI 53223

PHONE: (414) 979-0591

WEBSITE: convergenceresource.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 7

ANNUAL REVENUE: $561,022

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2004

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/conresctr

SERVICE AREA

Our primary focus area is Milwaukee County and Dane County. We provide services to anyone that contacts us for help no matter their location. TOP

GOALS

Increase support for Through The Eyes of A Parent helping the parents and loves ones of survivors Provide full wrap around mental health services

• Train individuals with lived experience to provide services and support those with the same lived experience starting with human trafficking

Enlist 70,000 men to take a visible stand against human trafficking

Obtain a larger facility to provide training on site Increase our training programs to be a source of revenue for CRC

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Superbowl Call Center HEMAD Campaign

The Epidemic and The Game planning committee and event Madison - Front Office, Psychotherapist Interns and Case Management Annual Fundraiser Solace Support Line Website maintenance and design

• Marketing

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Anniversary Fundraiser - April 28, 2023Sponsorships, tickets, and donations help to provide continued support for CRC so all of our services and events can remain free of charge.

HEMAD Campaign - sponsorships and donations

The Epidemic and The Game - sponsorships and donations

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• Annual Fundraiser - sponsorship, tickets, donations

Monthly donors - on our website, cashapp, Facebook and stripe

Visit our website for new ways to easily become a monthly donor Smile.amazon.com

One time gifts

Targeted donations for specific projects or areas of service

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Thelma Newby (Board Chair) H

Retired Set Ministries

Minister Arnold Cifax (Board Vice-Chair) H

New Testament Church of Milwaukee

Ken Hughes (Board Treasurer)

MSC Industrial Supply C.O.

Penny Smith

Women’s Empowerment Network

Shirley Mallett

Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Jason Fields

Madison Regional Economic Partnership

Genevieve O’Sullivan Crowley

Retired City Attorney

Dr Debbie Lassiter (Board Member - Administrative) H

Convergence Resource Center

Carla Mckiver (Board Member - Administrative) H

Convergence Resource Center

Carla Mckiver CFO

Dr Debbie Lassiter CEO

Indiana Training - Convergence provides training to other service providers throughout the country

The Epidemic and The Game - CRC hosts an annual community awareness event addressing issues related to human trafficking.

MISSION

Cristo Rey Jesuit, a Catholic high school for young women and men of all faiths and limited financial means, integrates rigorous academics, professional work experiences, and spiritual development to empower graduates to succeed in college and life.

CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

ADDRESS: 1818 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

PHONE: (414) 436-4600

WEBSITE: crjmke.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 86

ANNUAL REVENUE: $9,540,438

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2015

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/CristoReyMKE

TWITTER: @cristoreymke

SERVICE AREA

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School serves 450+ students from families with limited financial means in grades 9-12 annually living within the greater Milwaukee area with affordable Catholic, college preparatory education.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJ) opened its door in 2015 as a part of a nationwide network of 38 Catholic, college preparatory high schools for students from households with limited financial means. 100% of CRJ seniors are accepted into college and 95% are the first in their families to attend a college. Our innovative model empowers students to pursue higher education, instills confidence they need to thrive, and provides four years of invaluable professional work experience through our Corporate Work Study Program. A CRJ grad is a leader committed to a lifelong pursuit of learning, faith, and justice.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CRJ has many ways to share your gifts of time with students and the school. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Van drivers with daily and weekly routes Student tutors during the school day Coaches & supervisors for extracurricular activities, both during the school day and after school

• Event volunteers Committee volunteers

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Make a gift to the Trailblazer Fund. This fund supports rigorous academics, arts, athletics, counseling support services needed for the 2022/23 academic year. An investment in the Ignite. Invest. Impact. Campaign provides a bold, new high school in the Clarke Square neighborhood to offer 21st century learning and meet the needs of a growing student body. Each November, CRJ holds its annual benefit gala to celebrate and support transformational education. Corporate sponsorship and individual philanthropy opportunities are available. Contact CRJ Advancement at (414) 436-4600 ext. 2202 for more information.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We are grateful for the generous support received from individuals, corporations, and foundations that provide students of modest means with college preparatory education rooted in Catholic Jesuit tradition and combined with professional work experience to ensure future success. Here’s how you can help:

• Make an individual or corporate donation

Sponsor a classroom, a student, or work study job

Participate in or sponsor a CRJ event

Include CRJ in your estate plans

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Behl

Froedtert Health

John Borgen Catholic Financial Life

Cindy Cervantes

Hatco Corporation

Hon. Pedro Colón

Milwaukee County

Paul Eberle (Emeritus)

Husch Blackwell

David A. Escamilla

Northwestern Mutual

Mike Giffhorn (Emeritus) Colors of English, LLC

Michelle Glynn

WEC Energy Group

Tim Hanley

Marquette University

Kevin Long H Quarles & Brady LLP

Fr. Mike Marco, S.J. Marquette University High School

Jay McKenna North Shore Bank

Gerard Randall Milwaukee Education Partnership

Susan Ranft

Michael Reardon

Allspring Global Investments

Kristina (Kris) Ropella, Ph.D.

Marquette University

Don Schlidt

Dedicated Computing

Jay Schwister Baird

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Vanessa Solis Nativity Jesuit Academy

Andrew Stith H Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee

Steve Thomas Kohl’s

Fr. George Winzenburg, S.J. St. Camillus Jesuit Community

Kevin Long Board Chair

Andrew Stith President

GUIDED BY FAITH. PREPARED TO LEAD. CALLED TO SERVE.

Sponsored by:

MISSION

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATIONWISCONSIN CHAPTER

ADDRESS: 17100 W. Bluemound Rd., Ste 101 Brookfield, WI 53005

PHONE: (414) 475-5520

WEBSITE: crohnscolitisfoundation.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 3

ANNUAL REVENUE: $405,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1967

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/CrohnsColitisWI

TWITTER: @ccfdnwisconsin

AREA

GOALS

The Foundation is dedicated to finding cures for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and to improving the quality of life for those living with these diseases. To fulfill this mission, we raise funds to heavily invest in research on the treatment and cures of IBD. We also work to support patients through education programs, support services, advocacy, quality of care initiatives, and a clinical trials community. We also host a weeklong overnight camp in Elkhorn just for children with IBD called Camp Oasis. At camp, kids create lifelong friendships with people who truly understand their struggles.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Plan and participate in Take Steps walks Volunteer for An Autumn Affair special event planning committee

Serve on Chapter leadership board Participate on advisory board of healthcare professionals

• Organize and facilitate patient support groups Mentor newly diagnosed patients through Power of 2 program

Participate in Team Challenge endurance program or spin4 crohn’s and colitis cures indoor cycling program

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

To cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. SERVICE

Essential to the Foundation’s mission, our ongoing fundraising efforts enable us to fund further research, as well as educational and patient support activities. We encourage teams and individuals to participate in Take Steps walks in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. Our annual special event in Milwaukee, An Autumn Affair, is an elegant soiree with cocktails, dinner, games and auctions to raise funds for our mission.

We also have endurance training fundraising programs, including Team Challenge for half marathons and triathlons and spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures for indoor cycling.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Individual contributions

Corporate sponsorship

• Workplace/employee giving

Planned giving and bequests

Event participation

Leslie Del Ponte Executive Director

Rebecca Conway (President) H Clarios

Dr. Adam Benjamin

University of Chicago

Ken Greve

The Boldt Company

Jennifer Hardin

GI Associates

Katie Mevis

SAP

Dr. Joshua Noe

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Dr. Lilani Perera

Advocate Aurora Health

Kevin Schalk

Baker Tilly

Dr. Mike Schmalz

GI Associates

Kai Sorenson

Werner Electric Supply

Wally Stelzer

ITW ARK-Les Corporation (Retired)

Dr. Daniel Stein

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

Steve Szymaszek

Summit Construction

Did you know…

Approximately 3.1 million Americans live with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. That means one in every 100 Americans lives with one of these debilitating, incurable diseases attacking their digestive system.

More than three million patient and professional connections (a 50% increase) were made in 2020 through our education, support, and advocacy programs—including our COVID-19 resources. If

DANCEWORKS, INC.

ADDRESS: 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

PHONE: (414) 277-8480

WEBSITE: danceworksmke.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 66

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,041,561

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1992

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/danceworksmke

SERVICE AREA

Danceworks serves all ages, fostering a life-long relationship with movement and dance for individuals in the Greater-Milwaukee area.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Founded in 1992, the mission of Danceworks, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is to enhance joy, health and creativity by engaging the community through dance. Danceworks’ vision is to be a driving force that builds community through movement and creative arts.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Danceworks is committed to taking arts and arts learning beyond the studio and theatre and into the community by creating work that resonates with diverse groups of people. Danceworks contributes to Milwaukee’s cultural vitality by sparking a lifelong interest and participation in the arts. Our classes, programs and performances are dedicated to helping every student of the arts reach their fullest potential, both physically and mentally. We believe that all people benefit from dance and other arts activities. We strive to create an environment in which each student develops self-discipline, self-confidence and enthusiasm for the performing arts.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

By volunteering, you can be the driving force that connects creativity and community through dance and other arts. Join our Danceworks team by volunteering as an usher at one of our many performances, supporting our community programming, or lending a hand with various administrative projects. For more information, visit dwmke.org/volunteer to fill out our volunteer application!

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Danceworks is proud to announce that we are celebrating our 30th Anniversary! Join us throughout the year as we honor the legacy of people and programs that helped shape where Danceworks is today. We will celebrate through retrospective performances, enhancements to our outreach programs and events that acknowledge the footprints that have led us to this point. We will also welcome new voices and new partners as we begin to build the next 30 years of Danceworks in Milwaukee, envisioning more collaboration, diversity and access to the arts.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to support Danceworks! Danceworks recently seeded an endowment fund in honor of our 30th anniversary to invest in the future of Danceworks for generations to come. Donors now have the option of making a contribution in the forms of cash and noncash gifts and bequests. Individuals, foundations and corporations are able to support student scholarship funds and outreach programs, sponsor performances and support Danceworks’ daily operations through online or mail-in gifts. Visit dwmke.org/give

BOARD OF DIRECTORS H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Julieane Cook (Board President) H LUMIN Schools

Renee Griswold (Board Vice President) H Wisconsin Cycling League

Jason Wendt (Board Treasurer) H BMO Harris Bank

Laura Mueller (Board Secretary) H Associated Bank

Julia Gray Executive Director

Amy Brinkman-Sustache Director of Education

Craig Bennet Insperity HR Solutions

Kristin Bergstrom Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

Chloe Chiuminatto CFO Consultant

Mario Costantini La Lune Collection

Marisa Greco

CharismaQ

Frank Krejci STRATTEC Security Corporation

Rick A. Krueger CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Jeff McClellan Branigan Communications

Tim Moss Bronze Optical

Lindsay Olson Rockwell Automation

Francisca Rodriguez PNC Bank

Kanchana Srinivasan GE Healthcare

MISSION

We are a nonprofit senior living community dedicated to serving residents and their families by offering a full continuum of care and fostering active and fulfilling lifestyles while respecting the dignity and independence of our residents.

EASTCASTLE PLACE

ADDRESS: 2505 E. Bradford Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211

PHONE: (414) 963-6151

WEBSITE: eastcastleplace.com

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 200

ANNUAL REVENUE: $13,000,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1884

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/EastcastlePlace

SERVICE AREA

We provide a compassionate, supportive environment for Milwaukee’s seniors and our staff, treating all with integrity, dignity and respect. Eastcastle offers a full continuum of healthcare services.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Eastcastle Place is a nonprofit senior living community dedicated to serving our residents and their families by offering a full continuum of care, fostering active and fulfilling lifestyles, while respecting the dignity and independence of our residents. Housing opportunities range from independent entrance fee options, to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. We promote active, successful aging in a family-like environment through teamwork and communication resulting in quality outcomes for our residents as well as our staff.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Eastcastle Place uses volunteers in our community life programming. This may include but is not limited to: Activity Assistant or Leader - work with activity coordinators on a variety of special events that are interesting and fun for our residents - examples include musical performances, exercise, lectures, and cooking classes. Transport Helper - escort residents to and from various areas of our campus for the purpose of worship services, lectures, concerts, or visiting our garden.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

As a 501(c)3 organization Eastcastle relies on the continued, generous support of our residents, their families and friends, and the community at large to help us meet our mission and goals. Special events like our Scenic Milwaukee Boat Tour with John Gurda in 2021 and annual events like “Christmas at the Castle” rely on sponsorships, attendees, and special efforts like raffles and door prizes to be successful. Community support for these efforts is crucial to our success. Unique opportunities such as “donations of used cars” or support of specific activities at Eastcastle Place also ensure the success of our efforts.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Donations to Eastcastle Place can be targeted at a specific fund of the organization or the general fund. Examples of specific funds include but are not limited to: Greatest Needs Fund, the Capital Improvements Fund, or the Employee Appreciation Fund. Opportunities exist for friends of Eastcastle to remember us with Legacy Gifts in their estate planning. Certain levels of giving may result in naming opportunities, thus creating a lasting memory of a donor’s generosity.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tony Besasie H

Julie Bissonnette

Jay Van Cleave

Bonnie Jeglum

Ken Kernen (Board Chair) H

George Lange, MD, FACP

George Marek (Secretary)

Havilah Normington-Gomes

Nancy O’Donnell (Former Chair) H

Barb Tice (Vice Chair and Treasurer) H

Katie Tillmar

Ms. Lindsey Viegut Administrator

Mr. Tyler Gudex Executive Director

MISSION

The mission of Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin is to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

EASTERSEALS SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 6737 W. Washington St., West Allis, WI 53214

PHONE: (414) 449-4444

WEBSITE: easterseals.com/wi-se

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 70

ANNUAL REVENUE: $6,090,395

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1934

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/eastersealswise

SERVICE AREA

Southeast Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Kenosha, Racine, Ozaukee, Walworth and Jefferson Counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin works to empower people with disabilities, families, and communities to be equal participants in society. We have four key areas of impact: Enriching Education, Enhancing Health, Expanding Employment, and Elevating Community. We work with thousands of children, adults, and families through various services. We help families raise children through early childhood programs for the first five years. We provide respite services designed to preserve independence; increase socialization and enhance the quality of life of our participants and their caregivers. And we work with individuals with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse to find employment of their choice.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our dedicated volunteers play an essential role in positively impacting the lives of those we serve. We have a variety of opportunities to fit your availability and interests: assist at our Adult Day Service centers, engage with children at our Summer Camps, lead an activity in our recreation program or volunteer at one of our annual events. Check out these opportunities and more at easterseals.com/wi-se/get-involved/volunteer.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

We host a variety of small events and fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Our largest event is an annual gala event that offers opportunities for individuals and corporations to connect with the Easterseals

Southeast Wisconsin mission. Our supporters can enjoy an inspiring night of fine dining, entertainment, and live and silent auctions benefiting our clients in Southeast Wisconsin. You can find our events at easterseals.com/ wi-se/get-involved/events.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Easterseals knows the personal impact your gifts make is of great importance to you. There are many ways to make a difference: volunteer or leadership opportunities, corporate sponsorships, tailored event sponsorships, individual gifts, in-kind gifts, or through your United Way Giving Campaign. A bequest gift allows you to combine your personal financial objectives with your charitable giving goals to establish a lasting legacy.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Kelly (Chair) H Kelmann Restoration

Daniel O’Callaghan (Treasurer) H IEM Manufacturing

Peter Jelacic (Secretary) H Wealth Enhancement Group

Brett Engelking (Chairman Emeritus)

Citizen’s Bank

Arthur Harrington

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

John Bosbous

Retired, Caterpillar

Jon Neikirk

Froedtert Health

Kelly Cieslak

Wisconsin Parkinson Association

Kim Preston

First Business Bank

Lora LoCoco

Quarles & Brady

Reginald Newson

Ascension Wisconsin

Sandra Siira

Executive Agenda

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Kalli Reinheimer Vice President of Programs

Jenna Wampole President

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FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 1700 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53205

PHONE: (414) 931-7400

WEBSITE: FeedingAmericaWI.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 71

ANNUAL REVENUE: $72,336,925

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1982

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ FeedingAmericaEasternWisconsin

TWITTER: @ FeedAmericaWI

SERVICE AREA

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin serves 35 counties in eastern Wisconsin, which includes more than 400 network partners or food pantries. TOP

MISSION

To Solve Hunger.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Our goal is to solve hunger. As the largest local hunger relief organization in the state, we are working in our communities to solve the root causes of hunger. We believe that everyone should have a place at the table. We work collaboratively with our pantries, volunteers, community leaders, and other partners to ensure our neighbors have food to eat and the resources to build a pathway to stability.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin offers daily volunteer opportunities at our Milwaukee Campus. We are open to individual volunteers as well as corporate groups. Last year, community members committed over 36,000 hours worth of volunteer time. Visit FeedingAmericaWI.org to sign up for a volunteer opportunity. Visit FeedingAmericaWI.org/give to donate.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and our partners host many unique events and campaigns that allowyou to solve hunger while having a great time. Buy a one-of-akind piece from a local artist at Feed Your Soul, celebrate summer with Green Bay running back AJ Dillon, talk purpose with Bobby Portis, and see friends and colleagues at the annual Grateful Plate Gala.

Your attendance or sponsorship of these events helps provide meals to those facing hunger. Visit FeedingAmericaWI.org/special-events to learn more. Raise funds and increase awareness of local hunger by getting your organization involved in a virtual fund and food drive with a personalized fundraising page. Visit FeedingAmericaWI.org/donate to get started.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Visit our website to learn the many ways you can get involved by donating, volunteering, and advocating for programs that support hunger relief.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ★ DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Ralph Beck UnitedHealthcare

Mack C. Behrens

Johnson Financial Group

Tom Faughnan

Associated Bank

Arvind Gopalratnam

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation

Robert Jacques

West Bend Mutual Insurance

Andrew Jones Hansen Reynolds, LLC

Jennifer La Crosse

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Adam Landsverk

Fox Communities Credit Union

Calvin McMullen

US Foods

Dr. David Nelson

Medical College of Wisconsin

Thomas Putzer

SC Johnson & Son, Inc.

Paola Quiroz GE Healthcare

Franco Spraggins

Eversana

Mike Sprang

Foth & Van Dyke, LLC

Len Stecklein

Community Volunteer

Cinda Stricklen

Lakeside Foods

Denise Thomas The Effective Communication Coach, LLC

Anil Tiwari US Venture Inc.

Ellen Trytek

Marketingtek

Rebecca Villegas

Northwestern Mutual Sherry Zhang GenoPalate, Inc.

Jeff Joslyn Chief Operating Officer

Patti Habeck President and CEO

FOOD SHOULDN’T BE AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE.

FRANCISCAN PEACEMAKERS

ADDRESS: 3333 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208

PHONE: (414) 501-3995

WEBSITE: franciscanpeacemakers.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 8

ANNUAL REVENUE: $803,710

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/FranciscanPeacemakers

SERVICE AREA

Greater Milwaukee area, with focus on Lisbon, Atkinson, National, Greenfield, Lincoln Avenue corridors where street prostitution is prevalent.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Franciscan Peacemakers provides a pathway to healing for women survivors of sexual exploitation, trauma, and addiction. We offer housing, employment, and a healing network of support while advocating for an end to human sex trafficking.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Franciscan Peacemakers provides a compassionate presence to women affected by sexual exploitation through street outreach and at our hospitality center. We build relationships of trust with women caught up in the cycle of prostitution and addiction and offer a path towards healing.

Clare Community, the two-year residential program, provides housing, living-wage employment through the social enterprise, and a healing network of support for up to six women survivors.

Staff and board educate the Greater Milwaukee Area through 20+ speaking engagements a year and advocate for an end to sexual exploitation through our survivormade, all-natural bath and body products.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers with specialty training in operations, marketing, sales, or product development are needed to help guide the Social Enterprise’s growth. One-time volunteer opportunities for events, seasonal production, or sales outings are also available. Volunteers with skills in the healing arts (physical, emotional, spiritual) as well as those able to teach practical skills (financial literacy, nutrition, etc) are needed in particular.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Franciscan Peacemakers hosts an annual anniversary fundraising event in the fall and invites donors and supporters to visit the retail store throughout the year for special events. Additionally, Franciscan Peacemakers can be found throughout the community at speaking events and markets where participants can learn about our mission and purchase products produced by the Franciscan Peacemakers Social Enterprise. To receive invitations to our events and opportunities to learn, join our mailing list by visiting www.franciscanpeacemakers.org. To arrange for a speaker or sales opportunity for your organization, contact katie@franciscanpeacemakers.org.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Financial contributions to Franciscan Peacemakers and purchases of Peace + All Good bath and body products are two ways to nurture peace and goodness in the lives of women survivors and to advocate for an end to sexual exploitation.

To donate online, visit: franciscanpeacemakers.org/ pages/donate. To inquire about planned giving, employee match giving or to order custom corporate gifts from the Franciscan Peacemakers Social Enterprise, please visit: franciscanpeacemakers.org/pages/contact.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jim Wesp (President) H

Kettle Moraine Hardwoods

Shelly Roder (Vice-President) H

Shelly Roder Coaching and Consulting

Pat Seitz (Secretary)

Retired

Deb Martin (Treasurer) FIS

Mary Leach-Sumlin

Franciscan Peacemakers

Debra Schneider

Waukesha County Green Team

Wendy Smith

Faith and Giggles

Debra Reuland

Retired MPS teacher

Phyllis Diggins

Franciscan Peacemakers

Rebecca Stoner Milwaukee Parks Foundation

Emmy Myers

Lacey’s Hope Project

Jason Gonzalez

4th Dimension Recovery Center

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Mary Leach-Sumlin Associate Director & Director of Clare Community

Dcn. Steve Przedpelski Executive Director

Franciscan Peacemakers offers a pathway to healing for women survivors of sexual exploitation, trauma, and addiction because everyone was created to enjoy peace + all good!

Outreach Housing Employment Advocacy

GIRLS ON THE RUN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 5775 N. Glen Park Rd., Ste. 203, Milwaukee, WI 53209

PHONE: (414) 367-8171

WEBSITE: girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 6

ANNUAL REVENUE: $568,300

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2007

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GOTRsewi

TWITTER: @GOTRSEWI

SERVICE AREA

Southeastern Wisconsin: Ozaukee County, Washington County, Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Walworth County, Racine County, Kenosha County

MISSION

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows & activates her limitless potential & is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Teaching critical life skills is the cornerstone of Girls on the Run’s research-based programs. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen their confidence and teach important life skills through interactive lessons and physical activity. Our curriculum is structured around understanding yourself, valuing relationships and teamwork, and recognizing how we can shape the world at large. Running is used to inspire and motivate girls, encourage life-long health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment through our celebratory 5K event which gives them a framework for setting and achieving lifelong goals.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GOTRSEWI has many individual, group, and corporate opportunities, some include:

Become a Coach or Start a Site: Coach a GOTR Team for 10 weeks, twice per week in the Fall or Spring.

5K Volunteers: individuals, groups, and families are all encouraged to join us to help cheer on our GOTR girls as they cross the finish line!

We love to partner with local businesses to further our mission through virtual campaigns or in-person partnership events.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Be part of the GOTR story as we build strong girls across Southeastern Wisconsin!

Our celebratory 5Ks are family-friendly and open to all diverse abilities!

Join us for a festive, throwback Valentine’s Day party at our annual Sneaker Soiree Gala which will be held on February 10th, 2023 at the Italian Community Center. Fundraise for Girls on the Run while you train for your next race through our SoleMates Program!

Partner with Us for a fundraising event! Contact us to learn more about how to become a partner. Please contact info@girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org for more information about these opportunities.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to offering this program to all girls and to providing any girl with a free pair of running shoes if they need them. Your gift is an investment in her and her future. Giving options include individual contributions and fundraising through our SoleMates program, in-kind gifts for our 5K, fundraising events, event sponsorship and donations, and workplace giving campaigns. Corporate and foundation support through grants and sponsorships is always greatly appreciated.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Betsy Radue (Board Chair) H

Stella & Chewy’s

Tenia Fisher (Vice Chair) H

Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy / Social X

Nicole Cerda (Treasurer) H

Ernst & Young

Samantha Noggle Hammes Company

Anne Krug

Community Ambassador

Amanda Beggs Foley & Lardner

Nicole Deschler

UPS

David Garcia

Community Ambassador

Darrell (DJ) Hines ll CFFCP

Maggie Joos

The Real Good Life

Scott Krizek

Community Ambassador

Alicia Lantz

U.S. Bank

Lucia Munoz

Futuro / The Laughing Taco

Felisa Parris

Community Ambassador

Whitney Stearns

Community Ambassador

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Julie Sadoff

Sadoff Consulting

Jessica Shepherd

Baird

Karli Tatum

MATC

Crystal Callahan

Kenosha Unified Schools

Glenna Scholle-Malone

Milwaukee Public Schools

Betsy Radue Board Chair

Tina Jones Executive Director

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WHY IT MATTERS

UNLOCKING POWER & POTENTIAL

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AND METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

ADDRESS: 6055 N. 91st St., Milwaukee, WI 53225

PHONE: (414) 353-6400

WEBSITE: goodwillsew.com

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 5,500

ANNUAL REVENUE: $323 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1919

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/goodwillsewmc

TWITTER: @AmazingGoodwill

SERVICE AREA

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago serves communities in two states - Wisconsin and Illinois across 23 counties.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago provides training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Goodwill matches job seekers and employers in the community and provides employment opportunities inside the organization, across all career levels to support its retail, laundry and staffing businesses.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you’re looking to get involved with our community impact efforts, service opportunities, or special events get connected to a member of your local Community Relations Council at: communityrelations@goodwillsew.com.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Donations are the heart of bringing our programs and services to the communities we serve. Here are all the ways you can contribute to our mission: goodwillsew.com/ how-you-can-help.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

You can support Goodwill through your purchases and donations at our Goodwill Store & Donation Centers or make a financial contribution at goodwillsew.com/howyou-can-help.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rob Birse Kellogg Company

James D. Borris Zilber, Ltd.

Jacqueline Moore Bowles

Creative Marketing Resources, Inc.

John L. Dziewa

Fiserv, Inc.

Jackie Hallberg President & CEO

Laura H. Gough

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Michelle D. Greene

Cardinal Health

Bradley J. Kalscheur Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Robert J. Klug (Treasurer) H RSA Capital, LLC

David Marcus (Vice Chair) H Marcus Investments, LLC

Timothy J. Mattke (Past Board Chair) H MGIC Investment Corporation

Richard A. Meeusen (Unaffiliated)

Thomas V. Richtman U.S. Bank

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Mason G. Ross (Unaffiliated)

Thomas R. Savage (Secretary) H (Unaffiliated)

Irene S. Sudac (Board Chair) H Snap-On Incorporated

Ike T. Umunnah

U.S. Economic Development Administration

Carl E. Vander Wilt (Unaffiliated)

Marilyn A. Vollrath Reputation Partners, LLC

MISSION

To inspire philanthropy, serve donors, and strengthen communities now and for future generations.

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

ADDRESS: 101 W. Pleasant St., Ste 210, Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 272-5805

WEBSITE: greatermilwaukeefoundation.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 65

ANNUAL REVENUE: $58,079,858*

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1915

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GreaterMilwaukeeFoundation

TWITTER: @GrMKEFdn

(*Reflects contributions only)

SERVICE AREA

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation serves donors, nonprofits and communities throughout Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, and beyond.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation seeks to build a Milwaukee for all. With racial equity and inclusion as our North Star, our work strives to bring about equitable change through social and economic investments. Since 1915, the Foundation has helped donors achieve the greatest philanthropic impact possible, elevating the work of changemakers across neighborhoods and bringing people and organizations together to help our region thrive. Through our four-part strategy, we are reimagining philanthropy, catalyzing systems change, building inclusive culture, and convening and following community voice. This work takes all of us, and the Foundation is how Milwaukee works together.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Foundation welcomes new opportunities to partner across sectors to enhance the region’s quality of life. Our Community Adviser and Ambassador Network is a group of racially and ethnically diverse leaders and professionals who deepen the Foundation’s understanding of community needs. Members reimagine how they engage in philanthropy through their time, treasure, talent and ties. Our “A Milwaukee for All” education and convening series further engages community as participants explore their roles in advancing change.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Individuals and families, as well as corporations and foundations, can give to various established funds at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. We are calling on all of Milwaukee to help us build a Milwaukee for all through the Greater Together Campaign. By co-investing in our campaign priorities – the ThriveOn Collaboration, early childhood care and education, housing, impact investing and flexible funds – you will help empower solutions that the community has told us it wants and needs. Solutions that will advance racial equity and address systemic barriers to health equity, educational opportunity, housing security and economic opportunity. Visit greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/campaign for information.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Through the Greater Together Campaign, you can ensure your gift will have an impact now and for generations to come. Our campaign priorities intersect through the ThriveOn Collaboration, a community-centered initiative to expand access to high-quality housing, early childhood education, health and wellness, economic opportunity and nutritious food within the Milwaukee neighborhoods of Halyard Park, Harambee and Brewers Hill.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul J. Jones (Chair) H Marquette University

Gregory M. Wesley (Vice Chair) Medical College of Wisconsin

Pedro Colón

Milwaukee County Circuit Court

David J. Drury

WING Capital

Susan Ela retired, Aurora Health Care

Thomas W. Florsheim Jr. Weyco Group, Inc.

Cecelia Gore

Brewers Community Foundation

Naryan Leazer

North Star Resource Group

Gregory S. Marcus

The Marcus Corporation

Darryl D. Morin

Advanced Wireless, Inc.

Cory L. Nettles

Generation Growth Capital, Inc.

Greg Oberland retired, Northwestern Mutual

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Marie L. O’Brien

Enterforce

Mary Ellen Stanek

Baird Advisors

Derek L. Tyus

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company

Jacqueline Ward

Venus Consulting

Paul J. Jones Board Chair

Ellen M. Gilligan President and CEO

Thank you to everyone advancing racial equity in our community. No one can take on a challenge like this alone. It takes all of us working together. There is a seat for everyone at our table as we Reimagine Philanthropy, Catalyze Systems Change, Build Inclusive Culture, and Convene & Follow Community Voice.

MISSION

The Greater Milwaukee Urban League leads through education, employment, and advocacy to achieve economic vibrancy and equal access to all industries and disciplines that position African Americans to create wealth and live a better quality of life.

GREATER MILWAUKEE URBAN LEAGUE

ADDRESS: 435 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 374-5850

WEBSITE: tmul.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 16

ANNUAL REVENUE: $2,434,979

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1919

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/urbanleaguemke

TWITTER: @urbanleaguemke

SERVICE AREA

Greater Milwaukee Urban League serves the Greater Milwaukee area.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Greater Milwaukee Urban League is focused on addressing and improving the quality of life issues facing Milwaukee’s African American community. As GMUL prepares for the next 100 years of service to Milwaukee, we are focused on three key areas:

• Continuing to develop, implement and grow effective programs in employment and education

Strengthening our advocacy efforts

Exploring ways in which Greater Milwaukee Urban League can serve as a catalyst for economic growth in our neighborhoods.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Greater Milwaukee Urban League appreciates the time and talent the community provides that enables GMUL to empower communities and change lives.

Organizations can join us by sponsoring our major fundraising events, including the Black and White Ball. Individuals can make donations anytime during the year by giving directly on our website at tmul.org/donate.

Contact Greater Milwaukee Urban League for more ideas and information.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

The largest fundraising event of the year is the Annual Black and White Ball.

Additional fundraising events include Equal Opportunity Day, which honors individuals who exemplify the work of Greater Milwaukee Urban League.

Individuals and organizations are invited to contact

Greater Milwaukee Urban League for opportunities to assist in sponsoring various programs including the Laptop Awards program for high school seniors headed to college, educational support for elementary and high school students, and programs to support job seekers.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Greater Milwaukee Urban League welcomes the support of individuals for fundraising, programing, and advocacy programs. Opportunities include: volunteering for the Black and White Ball, Equal Opportunity Day or becoming a Project Ready Mentor. Individuals can also join GMUL Young Professionals or the GMUL Guild.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chandra D. Rodgers (Chair) ★ Associated Bank

Clyde Tinnen (1st Vice Chair) ★ Foley & Lardner LLP

Amy Hanneman (2nd Vice Chair) ★ Northwestern Mutual

Shannon Burns (Audit Committee Chair) ★

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Margaret Bailey-Stewart (Secretary) ★

Charter Communications

Richard Adusa-Poku Rockwell Automation

Dr. Eve M. Hall President & CEO

Jim Strack (Treasurer) ★ Wisconsin Group Enterprise Holdings, Inc.

Dr. Michelle Blakely Aurora Medical Center-Grafton

Chrystel Pierre U.S. Bank

Danielle Bly

WEC Energy Group

Michelle Brown

Greater Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals

Patty Cadorin

Community Supporter

Mellinda Devese

GE Healthcare

Guillermo Gutierrez ManpowerGroup

Daryl A. Hudson UPS

Dr. Joseph Kerschner

Medical College of Wisconsin

Dr. Mark W. Lodes

Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin

Henry Mohr

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

★ DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Cynthia Stokes-Murray Milwaukee Urban League Guild

(Larry) Leverett

Neuman Johnson Controls

Jessica Noth

BMO Harris Bank

Yolaund Sulcer

Molson Coors Beverage Company

Suey Wong Baird

The past two years have been trying, but even a pandemic didn’t change

Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s commitment to empower communities and change lives. As we have since our founding in 1919, we stood in the gap, helping people find jobs and training and supporting young people as they learned virtually. Your support made these accomplishments possible.

ADVOCACY

COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION

Our ALL !N collaboration is bringing information and immunizations to those at greatest risk.

EDUCATION LAPTOP AWARDS

We helped reduce the digital divide by providing technology to students throughout the Milwaukee area.

EMPLOYMENT

DRIVER’S PERMIT CLASSES

Job seekers facing transportation challenges obtained their driver’s license through our Driver’s License Permit classes.

HELP GREATER MILWAUKEE URBAN LEAGUE DO MORE FOR MORE PEOPLE.

MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR WORK. Act now at tmul.org/donate.

AIR FORCE JROTC GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, WI-951

ADDRESS: 4800 S. 60th St., Greenfield, WI 53220

PHONE: (414) 855-2579

WEBSITE: wi951afjrotc.wixsite.com/afjrotc

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 70

ANNUAL REVENUE: $56,200

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995

SERVICE AREA

Greenfield Wisconsin and surrounding communities. Fundraise for educational experiences, Competition Drill and Ceremonies Team, and other Leadership Development opportunities.

MISSION

To develop Citizens of Character, dedicated to serving their Nation and Community (Air Force JROTC National)

The Mission of the WI-951 is to help all Cadets become better citizens, instill pride in themselves, actively participate in the community, and strive for excellence through first hand experiences as followers and leaders!

GOALS

Each year the Cadets develop and track a minimum of 6 unit goals. 2 for themselves to achieve, 2 to improve the Greenfield School District and 2 to assist the surrounding communities. These can be found on our website.

Additionally, we strive for each and every Cadet to improve themselves by learning and living the values of Integrity, Service, Excellence and Honor throughout their high school years.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The WI-951 Cadets were honored as the 2021 City of Greenfield Volunteer Group of the Year.

Activities include Clean up Green Up days, Tree Planting, Multiple Community Festivals, Reading with Elementary School kids,crusing with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day Parades, Color Guards for multiple community and patriotic events.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Primary fundraising is working the Concession Stand at Lambeau Field through Delaware North! We also work for Blessed Sacrament Church in Milwaukee, WI and they donate $1000.00 dollars annually to the WI-951 AFJROTC Program.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

WI-951 Cadets organize and raise money for 4 major Charities each year averaging $7,500.00 total contributions annually. Past charities include: Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, St Judes Children’s Hospital, MACC Fund, Vest a Dog, American Lung Association, 4 Oceans, Ribbon of Hope, Tunnels to Towers, Fischer House.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

MSgt John Olson Aerospace Science Instructor

Lt Col Andrew Davis Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Mrs. Lisa Elliot Greenfield School District Superintendent

Mr. Todd Willems Greenfield High School Principal

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MISSION

Since 1998, the mission of the Starfish Foundation has been to assist emotional trauma survivors to release their grief, rage, and shame; and allow joy, productivity, and prosperity back into their and their families’ lives.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

HEALING WARRIOR HEARTSSTARFISH FOUNDATION

ADDRESS: 10919 W. Bluemound Road., Suite 50

Wauwatosa, WI 53226

PHONE: (414) 374-5433

WEBSITES: healingwarriorhearts.org

starfishfound.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: All Volunteers

ANNUAL REVENUE: $55,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1998

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/HealingWarriorHearts

SERVICE AREA

Our primary service area is Southeast Wisconsin. We accept participants from all over the country, if they are able to provide their own transportation.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Primary Goal:

The primary goal of the Starfish Foundation is to provide financial assistance and resources to individuals to participate in programs designed to support emotional healing and trauma recovery. Healing Warrior Hearts is the primary program funded by the Starfish Foundation. It is produced and offered, at no cost, to those who have served in the military.

Additional Goals:

Offer six retreats annually - free to those who have served in the military

Offer support and personal growth opportunities to Veterans and their families

Produce Operation Grateful Giving - disseminate winter holiday gifts bags for patients at the VA Medical Center

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Supporting Healing Warrior Hearts by donating to our online campaign is a great way to ensure participants continue to have a safe, confidential environment to share their stories and for those experiences to be witnessed without judgment. We provide a space for healing and hope that there are better days ahead.

The Starfish Foundation generally holds multiple fundraising events for the Healing Warrior Hearts program each year. We are also very fortunate to partner with generous organizations and individuals in the community who fundraise on our behalf. For a list of upcoming events, visit our website and/or our Facebook page.

“It matters to this one!” The strong belief and hope in the possibility of making a positive difference in the life of even just one other person consistently resonates with those individuals who serve to support the Starfish Foundation. Their valued volunteer time and indispensable financial contributions ensure the Starfish Foundation can provide weekend retreats specifically dedicated to emotional healing.

Here are some volunteer opportunities:

Serve as a Starfish Foundation Board Member

Serve on the Fundraising and/or other Board Committees

Staff weekend retreats

Pick-up and deliver meals for weekend retreats

Assist with set-up and/or take-down for weekend retreats

Attend retreat graduations to acknowledge participants

Staff event exhibit tables

Operation Grateful Giving (secure donations for gift bags, help fill gift bags, and/or deliver give bags to patients at Milwaukee VA Medical Center on Christmas Eve)

Provide graphics and/or design assistance for social media and promotions

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Your gifts will allow the Starfish Foundation to continue our support of Healing Warrior Hearts and to make a positive difference in the lives of those who have served in the military. Here are some giving opportunities for you to show our deserving participants they are not alone, and their service is valued:

Donate to our fundraising campaign by visiting Starfishfound.org

Provide other donations - retreat supplies (office, meals, snacks, paper products, kleenex, toilet tissue, paper towels)

Sponsor t-shirts, backpacks, books, and other items given to retreat participants

Donate items for Operation Grateful Giving gift bags

• Become a Member of the Starfish Foundation ($25 annual membership fee)

To donate financially in support of the Healing Warrior Hearts program, please visit the Ways to Donate page at healingwarriorhearts.org.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dianne Young (President) H

U.S. Marine Corps, Retired

Michelle R. Hawley (Vice President, Past President) H

U.S. Army Reserve, Veteran Mark Spindler (Treasurer) H

Civilian

Michelle Frost (Secretary) H

Civilian

Robert Frost (At-Large Member)

Civilian

Mary Harvey (At-Large Member)

Former MI Army National Guard/WI Air National Guard

Toni K. Riviera (At-Large Member)

Civilian

Dawn “Sky” Strobel

U.S. Army Reserve Veteran

Dianne Young President, Board of Directors

Patricia Clason Program Founder

Saving Lives, Healing Hearts

Featured in the award-winning documentary Veterans Journey Home by Warrior Films, the Starfish Foundation has been offering free Healing Warrior Hearts retreats since 1998. These retreats provide a safe, confidential environment for Veterans to share their stories. A judgment-free zone where they find hope and healing. We can give them these gifts because of donors like YOU! Thank you for your generosity.

“This is one of the best and most exciting healing modalities for Veterans in existence. I got to personally witness the January 2018 Healing Warrior Hearts weekend and was blown away. My only prayer is that 1,000s of Veterans from across the country might someday be able to experience something this profound and transformative.”

— Great Non-Profits Testimonial from fmfilm

HUMANE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY - HAWS

ADDRESS: 701 Northview Rd., PO Box 834, Waukesha, WI 53188

PHONE: (262) 542-8851

WEBSITE: hawspets.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 82

ANNUAL REVENUE: $3,100,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1965

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/HAWSofWaukesha

TWITTER: @HAWS_Waukesha

LINKED IN: linkedin.com/company/humane-animalwelfare-society---haws-of-waukesha

INSTAGRAM: @haws_waukesha

SERVICE AREA

HAWS serves Waukesha County and the surrounding communities throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County leads the community in animal welfare and assures sanctuary for animals in need.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

HAWS is an open admission, no-kill shelter dedicated to strengthening the relationship between animals and humans through adoptions and education, making a more compassionate community possible. Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 10,000 animals each year and welcomes more than 35,000 human visitors. With both our main shelter facility in Waukesha and our new Schallock Center for Animals in Delafield, HAWS is uniquely positioned to lead the way in animal welfare and community education – keeping pets in their forever homes, ending euthanasia, and teaching all ages the values of kindness, compassion and empathy towards all living things.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

At HAWS, we Teach, Train, and Live Humane! Lend a hand at our facilities or in the community: Corporate and work group volunteer project days at the Waukesha shelter or Delafield Schallock Center Dog walking and training assistance

Animal care and kennel help, pet transport welcome team

• Lobby greeting, administrative support

In-home fostering of HAWS’ adoptable pets

Assistance at a special event or with HAWS’ Mobile Adoption team

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bill Stone (President) H

Wintrust Commercial Banking at Town Bank

Todd Cleary (First Vice President) H Godfrey & Kahn

Brett Engelking (Second Vice President) H Anthros

Tom Magnor (Treasurer) H Sikich LLP

Betsy DeJaco (Secretary) H Kohl’s Corporation

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

HAWS has many diverse opportunities for community involvement:

Happy Tails, HAWS’ largest annual fundraiser, offering sponsorships, networking, VIP admissions and live/silent auctions

Pause with HAWS Mobile Adoption visits - promote adoptable pets as well as employee/community wellness!

• Office and business-wide donation drives - bring in important day-to-day supplies and funds. Make it a competition between work groups, or an opportunity to “dress down” for a donation

• Workplace giving programs - direct monthly payroll donations to HAWS; HAWS is an eligible write-in charity for the United Way’s Annual Giving Campaign, and is registered with Community Shares Milwaukee

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

It is easy to support HAWS’ life-changing and life-saving work! Donations of money or supplies help us care for the over 10,000 animals that need us each year. Give to HAWS as an individual or group, and help continue Growing Our Humane Community:

Sustaining Memberships

Business/Corporate Partnerships

• Event Sponsorship/Participation

Workplace Giving/Payroll Deductions

Monetary Donations – Memberships, Tributes Sponsor an Education Program or an Adoptable Pet Planned Giving/Estates/Bequests

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Eric Blohm

Freedom Graphic Systems

Dawn Brady

Quad Graphics, Inc.

Sandy Hoffmann

Retired

Nancy Mayo

Retired

Patrick McGarry

Wixon

Ashley Milner Eaton

Cindy Pechanach

Retired

Chris Rosene

Berghammer Construction Corporation

Susan Sorrentino

SBR Law Group

Bill Stone President, Board of Directors

Lynn Olenik Executive Director

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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 1110 N. Old World Third St., Ste 420, Milwaukee, WI 53203

PHONE: (414) 225-6220

WEBSITE: iiwisconsin.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 16

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,800,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1936

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/IIWisconsin SERVICE AREA

• Immigration & Citizenship Refugee Resettlement

MISSION

The International Institute of Wisconsin is an organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective through education, arts, exchange, communication, social activities, and immigration and naturalization services. The Institute initiates, coordinates, and sponsors a variety of activities and programs appropriate to the fulfillment of this primary purpose.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Empower individuals and families to reach selfsufficiency. Coordinate educational and social events for New

• Americans. Promote multi-ethnic understanding and inclusiveness throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Refugee Mentorship Program Holiday Folk Fair International International Leadership Program

• Community Education Events

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Holiday Folk Fair International World Citizen Celebration

International Women’s Day

• World Refugee Day

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Refugee Resettlement Educational Programs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Azmi Alaeddin

Alaeddin Middle East Cuisine

Kevin Armstrong

Founders 3 Commercial Services

Dr. Clara Brennan (Treasurer) H International Business and Education Consultants (Retired)

Dr. Mark L. Gesner

Saint Leo University

Luis Hernandez

Urethane Systems Plus, Inc.

Kelly Jordan (Past Chairperson) H

M.E. Dey & Company, Inc.

Terence Miller

Gateway International Group, LLC

Robert Misey, Jr.

Reinhart, Boerner, von Deuren

Dr. Gerald Mullins School Administrator (Retired)

Dr. Barbara Prindiville Waukesha County Technical College (Retired)

Dr. Kalyani Rai University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education

Donna Roeber (Chairperson) H Registered Nurse (Retired)

Dr. Alexandra Sielaff Carroll University

Dr. Sebastian Ssempijja Sebastian Family Psychology

Derek Stackhouse (Secretary) H Fields Automotive Group

Dr. Paul Trebian

P.F. Trebian – Concepts to Practice

Ms. Donna Roeber Board Chair

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WISCONSIN...

IS PLEASED TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY:

IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

The Institute provides low-cost family based immigration and naturalization counseling/technical assistance. Its accredited staff and attorney assist individuals and families through the immigration process, including adjustment of status, naturalizations, relative petitions, and travel documents. Every Friday the department provides free consultations on a walk-in basis.

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

Folk Fair International which for more than 75 years has brought together people from over 50 different cultural communities in a celebration of food, arts, music, and culture.

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The Institute works cooperatively with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants to resettle individuals who have fled their homes due to persecution based on their nationality, race, religion, ideology, or social group. The Institute’s program supports the housing, employment, medical, transportation, and educational needs of refugees so that they quickly become active and contributing members of the Milwaukee community.

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY

The Institute is part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. As part of the network of 92 U.S. cities, the Institute coordinates meetings with international leaders and their local counterparts and fosters cultural exchange between international visitors and Wisconsinites at private homes, local events, and cultural landmarks.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Institute collaborates with community organizations to raise awareness on cultural and international subjects at classes, workshops, and other special programs. The largest of these events is the Holiday

INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES

The Institute offers linguistically and culturally appropriate interpretation and translation services in over 50 languages to schools, medical providers, the justice system and other organizations in the greater Milwaukee metro area. The department hosts entry-level trainings for individuals interested in entering the interpretation/translation field.

INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE

The Institute serves as community resource regarding international, cultural, ethnic, folkloric, and immigrant and refugee social service issues. This information provides invaluable tools for businesses that operate in the global market and the community at large. The Institute also coordinates the activities of several programs, including Sister Cities International and the Japan America Society of Wisconsin.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Institute’s undergraduate and graduate interns advance their educations by assisting staff members as they provide services and carry out the organization’s mission. Unpaid interns develop a professional development plan and work closely with staff to ensure that they bridge the gap between academics and the real world, build the Institute’s capacity, and sharpen their professional skills.

KATHY’S HOUSE

ADDRESS: 9101 W. Doyne Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226

PHONE: (414) 453-8290

WEBSITE: kathys-house.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 9

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1.2 Million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2001

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/KathysHouseMilwaukee

TWITTER: @_kathyshouse

SERVICE AREA

Kathy’s House serves patients and caregivers who live at least 50 miles outside Milwaukee. 73% of our guests are Wisconsin residents. 10% are from Michigan, and 6% from Illinois.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Kathy’s

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Our vision is to become a replicable national model in the field of Hospital Guest Housing by developing a state of the art facility and delivering superior guest services which improve patient care and the healthcare delivery model. We value the opportunity to provide a home for healing, create a community of care, and act with compassion in all of our interactions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

More than 300 volunteers give their time and talent each year to create a “home away from home” for our guests. Opportunities include welcoming guests, laundry, cleaning, and organization projects. Volunteer groups are also welcome to provide a home-cooked meal for our guests. Learn more at: kathys-house.org/help/volunteer/

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Annual Gala, May 18 2023

• Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Golf Outing, September 21, 2023

Ironwood Golf Course, Sussex

Oktoberfest, Fall, 2023

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

40% of guests report that they would not have been able to access needed healthcare without a facility such as Kathy’s House. You can offset the costs associated with guests’ stays by giving in the following ways:

Sponsor a guest or family

Double your gift with an employer match

Host a drive for paper products or cleaning supplies

• Donate healthy snacks

Transfer stock to donate 20% more than giving cash

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Filla (Chair) H

The Filla Latzke Group at Ameriprise

Anthony Anzelmo (Secretary) H Husch Blackwell LLP

Patrick McGarry (Treasurer) H Wixon, Inc; Gott Pet Products

Mona Theobald (Immediate Past Chair)

GE Healthcare (Retired)

John Balzer

Froedtert Health (Retired)

Abby Brzezinski Marx

Red Sky Partners, LLC

Tina Curtis Froedtert Health

Sue Derus

Froedtert Health (Retired)

Ran Hoth

WI Better Business Bureau (Retired)

Abbey Magnuson Foley & Lardner, LLP

Nikki Panico

Susan G. Komen

Bill Severson

Rockwell Automation (Retired)

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Ritika Singh Catholic Relief Services

Marilyn Thiet Edge Performance Acceleration

Laura Vogel Woods Home Health

Patty Metropulos President & CEO

Jack Anick Anick & Associates (Retired)

Elizabeth Forman Endwell Coaching & Consulting

Dionna Gavin Froedtert Health

Kathy Sieja

Froedtert Health (Retired)

Malika Siker Medical College of Wisconsin

Mark Filla Board Chair

House is a hospital guest house committed to providing affordable lodging and caring support in a “home away from home” environment for families who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care.

Kathy’s House provides affordable lodging for patients and families who need to travel to Milwaukee for life-saving medical care. It is the only hospital guest house in Milwaukee that is open to people of all ages who are receiving care at any area hospital, regardless of their financial situation.

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Noah Toth was just 22 when he faced his second leukemia diagnosis. The bone marrow transplant he needed required specialized, long-term treatment that wasn’t readily available in his home state.

Noah Toth was just 22 when he faced his second leukemia diagnosis. The bone marrow transplant he needed required specialized, long-term treatment that wasn’t readily available in his home state.

Noah’s doctor referred the Toths to Kathy’s House, where his parents, Liz and Steve, stayed throughout Noah’s hospitalization. Noah’s three younger brothers visited often, too.

Noah’s doctor referred the Toths to Kathy’s House, where his parents, Liz and Steve, stayed throughout Noah’s hospitalization. Noah’s three younger brothers visited often, too.

“Kathy’s House has thought of everything so we don’t have to. The support community here is incredible. It’s an extension of family.”

“Kathy’s House has thought of everything so we don’t have to. The support community here is incredible. It’s an extension of family.”

Liz Toth, with son Noah n Deer Park, Ill.

After his six-week hospital stay, Noah remained in Milwaukee for outpatient treatment. He and his mom moved into a suite at Kathy’s House that is designed to protect patients whose immune systems are compromised. Beyond affordable, comfortable lodging, Liz appreciated the support, camaraderie and empathy her family found at Kathy’s House, especially the connections with other families who understood what they were going through.

After his six-week hospital stay, Noah remained in Milwaukee for outpatient treatment. He and his mom moved into a suite at Kathy’s House that is designed to protect patients whose immune systems are compromised. Beyond affordable, comfortable lodging, Liz appreciated the support, camaraderie and empathy her family found at Kathy’s House, especially the connections with other families who understood what they were going through.

Liz Toth, with son Noah n Deer Park, Ill.

Kathy’s House provides affordable lodging for patients and families who need to travel to Milwaukee for life-saving medical care. It is the only hospital guest house in Milwaukee that is open to people of all ages who are receiving care at any area hospital, regardless of their financial situation.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER

FORMERLY RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY

ADDRESS: 2610 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 301-1478

WEBSITE: kinshipmke.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 13

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,490,519

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2013

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kinshipmke

TWITTER: @kinshipmke

SERVICE AREA

Located in the Riverwest neighborhood, we proudly serve the 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212, and 53217 zip codes.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Kinship Community Food Center engages volunteers and neighborhood residents to end hunger, isolation, and poverty. Our innovative programs nourish food security and wellness, foster belonging, and community engagement, and empower stability and economic prosperity in our city.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Kinship Community Food Center focuses on ensuring that everyone who comes through our doors is nourished, belongs, and can prosper. We do this through our unique approach that creates a culture we call our Community of Generosity, where everyone gives and everyone receives. We seek to change the way hunger is addressed in our city by engaging hundreds of families in food wellness programming, preventing eviction and homelessness, and improving barriers to employment for our neighborhood residents.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

When you are helping to feed a family in need, greeting our neighbors with a smile, or fighting weeds at our Urban Farm, you are helping our community prosper. Discover the fruit of entering deeper into community. Sign up online at kinshipmke.org to help distribute, sort, or harvest food for our community.

The strength in a community is not about what we individually do, but is about what we are able to accomplish together.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Here are some ways to get involved!

Food Drives

Inquire about hosting an in-person or virtual food drive in your community. A food drive is a great way to make sure families in this city have healthy and nutritious food in their pantry - and it does not take a lot of time to get one going.

Trainings

Host a training! We offer in-person and virtual trainings for your place of employment, house of worship, or civic organization. We focus on our approach to service and the systemic issues that face our city.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

You help us continue to feed thousands of our neighbors, accompany them through their deepest struggles, and create a space in our city for meaningful relationships between people of all backgrounds.

You can support our work in two ways: Help us by donating food and other items. Contact donations@kinshipmke for more information. Help us through financial support by writing and sending a check to our office location or donating online.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ellen Bartel (President) H

Paul Burgoyne (Vice President) H

Tracy Meeks (Treasurer) H

James Hegarty (Secretary) H

David Bourne

Jacquelin Coby-Beaver

Lori Craig

Nicholas Fallucca

Chad Griesel

Berent Kowarick

Melinda Krueger

Bill Michaels

Eugene Nelson

Marcelline E. Pelzer

Steven D. Robinson

Sylvia N. Wilson, Ph.D.

Vincent Noth Executive Director

EVERYONE GIVES. EVERYONE RECEIVES.

Food creates community. Community changes our lives. Food is an entry point to changing all our lives. Let’s change the way we address hunger.

AT KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, we feed each other in body and soul. We serve one another by growing, cooking, and sharing healthful food together. This is the nourishment of our bodies. Through friendship and mentoring, we share our stories, our struggles, our joys, our knowledge, and wisdom. This is the nourishment of our souls. It’s only when we’re nourished in both body and soul that we can truly thrive.

“It’s like family here. If there’s anything I need, anything I need to talk about, going on in my life, there’s always listening ears open.”

-Chandra, Neighborhood Resident

MIDWEST ATHLETES AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER

ADDRESS: 10000 W. Innovation Dr. Suite 135 Milwaukee, WI 53266

PHONE: (414) 955-5835

WEBSITE: maccfund.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 7

ANNUAL REVENUE: $7,123,219

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1976

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MACCFund

INSTAGRAM: @themaccfund

SERVICE AREA

Research is supported at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, UW Carbone Cancer Center and Marshfield Clinic.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

To find a cure for pediatric cancer and related blood disorders through research.

Becky Pinter President & CEO

GOALS

The goal of the MACC Fund is to “cure” childhood cancer and related blood disorders out of existence by providing funding for research. There are a number of ways to get involved including donating, volunteering, becoming a corporate sponsor, or acting as an advocate. Please visit maccfund.org as well as the MACC Fund Facebook page and Instagram account to keep up to date on what the MACC Fund is doing.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The MACC Fund relies on a strong group of involved volunteers but can always use more! To learn more about volunteer opportunities, join the volunteer list at maccfund.org/volunteer or join the MACC Fund Volunteer group via their Facebook page. The MACC Fund has an Emerging Leaders Board of young professionals, volunteer members who are working to expand community engagement and awareness of the MACC Fund’s mission. Learn more about the MACC Fund ELB at maccfund.org.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

The MACC Fund hosts and benefits from a number of exciting events throughout the year including the Trek 100, TMJ4 Sports Auction, Bucks MACC Fund Game, and Candy Cane Lane. Please visitmaccfund.org/events to learn more and follow the MACC Fund on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The MACC Fund affords many giving opportunities whether as a volunteer, event participant, sponsor or generous donor. Donors can remember a loved one or honor a friend with a donation in their name. Donations can be made through company sponsored events, corporate or individual giving. Gifts of securities and insurance as well as planned giving and estate planning are all vehicles that be a part of a Gift of Hope through research.

Jon McGlocklin

Co-Founder

Eddie Doucette

Co-Founder

Alicia Anderson

First Business

Junior Bridgeman

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Ryan Dove West Bend Mutual Insurance

Paul Griepentrog Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

Jason Hartlund

Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Steve Kilian

Kilian Management Services – McDonald’s

Paul Knoebel

Knoebel & Associates

Jan Lennon (Secretary)

Community Volunteer

Tim Michels Michels Corporation

Bill Steinberg

Strategic Leverage Partners, LLC

Providing H PE for kids since 1976

The MACC Fund seeks to fund a cure for childhood cancer and related blood disorders by providing essential funding for research.

Thanks to generous supporters, the MACC Fund has contributed over $70 million to research in Wisconsin, helping improve the overall 5-year quality of life survival rate for childhood cancer from 20% to over 80%, yet children continue to relapse and retain other life-long side effects due to treatment. MACC Fund supported research impacts the treatment of children throughout the state, the nation and the world.

Join our fight and give the gift of hope.

MALAIKA EARLY LEARNING CENTER

ADDRESS: 125 W. Auer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 562-4997

WEBSITE: malaikaelc.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 25

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,300,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MalaikaEarlyLearningCenter

TWITTER: @MalaikaELC

INSTAGRAM: @ MalaikaELC

SERVICE AREA

Malaika provides early education for children six weeks through third grade in its accredited early learning programs. Malaika serves about 120 children from various zip codes in Milwaukee.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Malaika works collaboratively with families to build a strong academic, social and emotional base in the lives of the children we serve, all of whom deserve opportunities for excellence in education regardless of their socio-economic situation.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Our goal is to make sure that children are great by the age of eight-”Great-by-8” and we do so by providing an excellent early learning experience for young children and their families. High-quality early learning experiences provide a solid foundation for the growth and development of children.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Malaika welcomes volunteers on a short and/or long term basis to support programming. Volunteer opportunities include serving on our Board of Directors, participating in annual classroom reading opportunities, outdoor spring spruce up and many other opportunities. Please contact Tamara Johnson at tjohnson@malaikaelc.org for details.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Annually, Malaika’s fundraising effort goal is about $200,000.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Recently, Malaika was selected as the early education provider for the ThriveOn King collaboration. The opportunity will support adding more high-quality early learning opportunities for families in and near the Harambee, Haylard Park and Brewers Hill neighborhoods. Additionally, the center will also provide professional development opportunities that support the early education providers in the three neighborhoods. Your support in ensuring that children are great by the age of eight would be greatly appreciated.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dennis Mueller (Founder) H

Emily Alwood (President) H PNC

Christopher Banaszak (Past President) H

Reinhart, Boerner & Van Deuren

Aimee Therrian (Vice President) H CentroMotion

Robert Cleveland (Treasurer) H Alvah

Oby Nwabuzor (Secretary) H Landmark Credit Union

Mary Allmon

Marietta Investment

Sandra Cleveland

Marquette University (Retired)

Mary Emory Community Volunteer

Sarah Fracek Talent Growth Partners

Vicki Herman UWM (Retired)

Kimberly Johnson Parent Representative

Paul Kaczynski

Community Volunteer

Vincent Lyles

Advocate Aurora Health

Patrick McGarry Wixon Inc.

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Wendy Moeller Husch Blackwell LLP

Emily Robertson Community Volunteer

Tiara Williams Parent Representative

Emily Alwood President

Tamara Johnson Executive Director

M A L A I K A S U C C E S S

OF OUR STUDENTS LEAVE MALAIKA AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL FOR THEIR NEXT STAGE OF EDUCATION

95% 90% 2 85%

OUR AVERAGE ANNUAL ATTENDANCE IS CONSISTENTLY OVER

OF OUR STUDENTS GO ON TO QUALITY PRIVATE SCHOOLS

BUSES TRANSPORT CHILDREN TOAND-FROM SCHOOL WHEN THEIR PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO DO SO

YOUR SUPPORT OF MALAIKA IS SO IMPORTANT

We welcome financial donations. Twenty percent of our cost of operations comes from generous donations from individuals, foundation and corporations LIKE YOU. Malaika is a registered 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible.

MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

ADDRESS: 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

PHONE: (414) 273-7206

WEBSITE: marcuscenter.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 383

ANNUAL REVENUE: $15,500,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1969

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MarcusCenter.org

TWITTER: @MarcusCenter

SERVICE AREA

MPAC serves as a community gathering space for all in Southeastern Wisconsin, bringing high-quality arts and cultural programming to the region for 50+ years.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) acts as an energizing force that connects our community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of live performing arts.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

As a mission-based non-profit organization located in downtown Milwaukee, MPAC brings a diverse range of celebrated performing arts to the region through multiple performance series and community events. Presented series include Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center, MPAC Presents, Dance, Jazz, National Geographic Live, Rainbow Summer, and additional special performances from internationally-renowned artists. MPAC’s education, community engagement, and inclusion initiatives provide free performing arts experiences that serve both students and life-long learners in Milwaukee. Additionally, MPAC serves as home to five major resident companies.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

More than 250 volunteers serve as an integral part of our Front of House team as ushers. Volunteering is a wonderful way to support MPAC and the arts in our community. MPAC ushers: Create their own schedule each month

• Are provided with free and convenient parking

Along with our diverse team, create a welcoming environment

Enjoy world-class arts & cultural performances

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Raymond L. Wilson (Board Chair) H Retired, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Lori A. Craig (Vice Chair & Chair Elect) H PNC Bank

Jay Hughes (Treasurer) H MGIC

Gladys Manzanet (Secretary) H

Northwestern Mutual

Laura Gough (Immediate Past Chair) H Baird

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

The Marcus Performing Arts Center annually hosts the BASH, our signature fundraising event that benefits our mission and performing arts experiences serving hundreds of thousands each year. This one-of-a-kind arts and culture fundraising event features great food, an exclusive performance, and an awards presentation that celebrates community leaders whose noteworthy contributions benefit both MPAC and Milwaukee’s cultural landscape. Funds raised support MPAC’s community engagement and education programs that provide free performing arts experiences to youth.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Supporting the Marcus Performing Arts Center ensures the powerful, transformative impact of the performing arts is accessible to all. We invite you to join in our mission by contributing in a way that is meaningful to you: Individual contributions to our Annual Fund

• Corporate sponsorship of performances and events

Underwriting education and community engagement programs

Supporting the annual BASH

For more information, visit marcuscenter.org/GIVE

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Eric L. Conley Froedtert Hospital

Grady L. Crosby

Northwestern Mutual

Kathy-Ann Edwards

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Mushir Hassan, MD Network Community Health

Raven Jemison Milwaukee Bucks

Syneathia LaGrant ManpowerGroup

Jacobo Lovo Latino Arts, Inc.

David Marcus

Marcus Investments, LLC

Michelle Mattson

We Energies

Laurie Navarro Perlick Corporation

James R. Popp

Johnson Financial Group

Damani Short

Lexico

Lynn Sprangers Community Volunteer

Portia Young Sargento

Raymond L. Wilson Board Chair

Kendra Whitlock Ingram President & CEO

The Marcus Performing Arts Center is where the arts come to life - for current and future generations. Your gift to MPAC helps us connect through world-class performing arts.

OPEN A WINDOW TO THE WORLD

SCAN TO GIVE

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MATC FOUNDATION

ADDRESS: 700 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

PHONE: (414) 297-6900

WEBSITE: matc.edu/foundation

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 8

ANNUAL REVENUE: $15.9 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1979

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/matcmilwaukee

TWITTER: @matcmilwaukee

SERVICE AREA

Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Germantown

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

The mission of Milwaukee Area Technical College is to provide education that transforms lives, industry, and community. The mission of the MATC Foundation is to support student success and enhance learning by engaging those who are passionate about the college and the community it benefits.

GOALS

The MATC Foundation creates public-private partnerships to bring meaningful solutions to two of the most pressing problems in our community: workforce shortages and economic disparities. Our scholarship programs produce results: The retention rate for MATC scholarship recipients is nearly three times higher than the rate for the student population as a whole. Annually, the Foundation awards $1+ million in scholarship support and $100,000 in student emergency grants. In 2022-23, we are on pace to increase scholarship support by 50%. Donors can count on 100% of their contributions going toward scholarships, emergency grants and MATC programs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In order to harness the region’s civic leadership behind the critical work of preparing a skilled, diverse talent pipeline, the MATC Foundation seeks senior-level leaders from the Milwaukee area to serve on its Board of Directors and Finance Committee. MATC Advisory Committees, organized by academic and occupational programs, engage 900+ volunteers from a range of industries to help keep programs technologically current and responsive to workforce needs.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The new Checota MATC Scholarship: MATC has formed a multimillion-dollar partnership with Ellen and Joe Checota to create a scholarship program that dramatically accelerates the time to enter or advance in trade and technical careers by providing eligible students a fullride scholarship. You can triple your investment in our community’s future because every dollar raised – up to $5 million – will be matched 2:1.

The MATC Promise – Wisconsin’s first Promise program: Since 2016, MATC has provided free tuition for eligible students to obtain a technical diploma or associate degree through the MATC Promise.

Private contributions cover the gap between a student’s financial aid grant and the cost of tuition. To date, MATC has awarded 1,780 Promise scholarships totaling $2.5 million. MATC Dreamkeepers Program provides small, emergency assistance grants to students experiencing an unexpected, unlikely-to-reoccur event that has caused a financial emergency. A gift of $500 can mean the difference of a student dropping out or continuing their education.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Julianna Ebert (President) ★ Retired, Quarles and Brady LLP

Jamie Berger (Vice President) ★ The Box

Chantel Byrd (Vice President) ★ ManpowerGroup

Matthew Partridge (Treasurer) ★ Froedtert Health

Susan Lubar (Secretary) ★ Growing Minds, Inc.

Deborah N. Allen, DBA DNA Network, LLC

Kamal Bansal Northwestern Mutual

Carlo Cervantes

Stella & Chewy’s

Jim Cosco Johnson Controls

Eugene A. Gilchrist, Ph.D. Stay Clean

★ DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Viola Hawkins Community Leader

Kevin A. Joy Callan LLC

Tracy Luber

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

Dave Megna WEC Energy Group

Dayla Randolph, Ph.D. Advocate Aurora Health

Julianna Ebert Board President

Laura Bray Executive Director

Triple Your Donor Investment and Build the Talent Pipeline

Ellen and Joe Checota have formed a multimilliondollar partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to create a new scholarship to accelerate the time to enter or advance in trade and technical careers.

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The Ellen and Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program will offer full-ride scholarships in 90+ technical diploma and certificate programs. A $5 million gift from Ellen and Joe Checota is contingent on gaining matching gifts from other donors. Every dollar contributed will have a twofor-one match, up to $2.5 million.

When fully funded, the $7.5 million fund will represent the largest charitable gift in the 110-year history of MATC.

HELP BUILD A DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE THROUGH MATC.

Contact us to learn more:

Dr. Vicki J. Martin, President martinv@matc.edu

Laura M. Bray, Vice President College Advancement braylm@matc.edu

matc.edu/donate

MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

ADDRESS: 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233

PHONE: (414) 933-0302

WEBSITE: milwaukeeacademyofscience.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 165

ANNUAL REVENUE: $18,853,571

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2000

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MilwaukeeAcademyofScience

SERVICE AREA

Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) is a STEMfocused public charter school serving over 1,400 K412th grade students from 25 zip codes in Milwaukee.

SOURCES

MISSION

The mission of the Milwaukee Academy of Science, an exemplary leader in STEM education, is to graduate urban students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level.

GOALS

Our goal is to provide an excellent education for every student. We are champions of higher expectations and support students as they rise to meet them. “The MAS Way” means that we love, nurture, and engage our students. We provide consistency, support, and opportunity so that 100% of seniors graduate and compete successfully at the post-secondary level.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

From college students to corporations, MAS hosts over 250 volunteers annually to add value to classrooms, special events, and facilities upgrades. Please reach out if you are passionate about making a positive impact on education in Milwaukee. Contact Casandra Aranda at caranda@mascience.org for details.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Whether you’re already an MAS Champion or joining us for the first time, all are welcome for a “Night with the Novas!” Our Annual Gala is Discovery World on November 4, 2022! Meet amazing students and get insight from our leadership team about our high-performing charter school that is making a positive impact on Milwaukee. More details available on our website.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

MAS has an immediate need for donations to help close our annual funding gap of $5,000 per student per year. Donate online or contact Uniqua Adams at uadams@ mascience.org for more information.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bill Reitman (Chair) H Briggs & Stratton (Retired)

Corey Smith (Secretary) H Associates Building Maintenance

Will Schoyer (Treasurer) H

Northwestern Mutual

Chris Layden (Immediate Past Chair) H ManpowerGroup

Jennifer Bolger Breceda

Milwaukee Riverkeeper

Clavon Byrd, PhD

Cardinal Stritch University

Ryan Daniels

Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

Karen Friedlen, PhD

Mount Mary University

Keeley Hayes

Advocate Aurora

Jeanne Hossenlopp Marquette University

Fred Jackson

Paradigm Enrichment Services

Dan Jessup

Jones, Lang, LaSalle

Jennifer Jeter

Parent Representative

Kathryn Kuhn

Medical College of Wisconsin

Kevin Malaney

Foley & Lardner

John Raymond, MD

Medical College of Wisconsin

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Steve Richman Milwaukee Tool

Ajay Sahajpal, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Aurora Health Care

Jay Sandlow, MD Medical College of Wisconsin

Ike Umunnah

US Department of Commerce

Sharonda Williams

Parent Representative

Mr. Bill Reitman Board Chair

Mr. Anthony McHenry Chief Executive Officer

MILWAUKEE BALLET

ADDRESS: Baumgartner Center for Dance

128 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

PHONE: (414) 902-2100

WEBSITE: milwaukeeballet.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 127

ANNUAL REVENUE: $7.5 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1970

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MilwaukeeBallet

SERVICE AREA

Our home is in Milwaukee’s Third Ward with school branches in Brookfield and Fox Point. Our performances bring patrons downtown from around Wisconsin; our outreach programs reach throughout Greater Milwaukee.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Milwaukee Ballet transforms lives and connects communities through inspiring performance, community engagement, education and training.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Our goal is to bring the art of ballet to the Greater Milwaukee community and beyond. We accomplish this through presenting full-scale ballet productions; offering accredited training for children and adults at Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy; and providing a variety of community engagement programs designed to break down any barriers to ballet.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

We accept donations year-round through our Annual and Capital Campaigns. Your investment supports School & Academy scholarships, the creation of new productions, and engagement efforts in our community, keeping worldclass ballet in Milwaukee. Our annual fundraising gala features performances from our incredible dancers. For more information about future opportunities, please visit milwaukeeballet.org/support or contact Milwaukee Ballet at development@milwaukeeballet.org.

Tai Pauls Managing Director & Chief Advancement Officer

Michael Pink Artistic Director

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are needed for special events, community outreach opportunities, information booths at performances and more. Visit milwaukeeballet.org/ support/volunteer and we will be in touch as needs arise.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Giving to Milwaukee Ballet is easy and truly makes a difference. Donations may be made online or by mail, through stock or with Planned Giving. Event, artist and program sponsorship opportunities are also available. To learn more and to make a gift, please visit milwaukeeballet.org/support.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jan Pirozzolo-Mellowes (Chair & President) ★

Cheryl Carron (Chair-Elect) ★

Christine Culver (Treasurer) ★

Sarah Thomas Pagels (Secretary) ★

Jennifer Abele

Donna Baumgartner

Jane Bell

Mary Chuy

Sarah Damsgaard

Sandra Dempsey

Sarah Kimball

Suzanne Martens, MD

Justin Mortara

Kelly Noyes

Jill Pelisek

Christopher Piotrowski

★ DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

William Raasch, MD

Neil Riegelman

John Rumpf

Amy Schmidt Jones

Denise Thomas

Linda Wade

Main Image: Alyssa Schilke. Photo Nathaniel Davauer.

Thumbnail Images: Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy. Randy Crespo, Marize Fumero & Garrett Glassman. Itzel Hernandez & Tour de Force. Photos Rachel Malehorn.

College Bound. Character Strong.

MILWAUKEE COLLEGE PREP

ADDRESS: 1228 W. Lloyd St., Milwaukee, WI 53205

PHONE: (414) 264-6000

WEBSITE: milwcollegeprep.com

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 305

ANNUAL REVENUE: $26,065,900

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1997

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/milwcollegeprep

INSTAGRAM: @milwcollegeprep

SERVICE AREA

Four MCP K4-8 campuses and one K3 campus, are intentionally situated along Milwaukee’s North Avenue corridor to serve 2,000+ scholars who have limited or no access to high quality schools.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Knowledge plus character pave the road to college and beyond.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Three out of four children in Milwaukee lack access to a high quality education. For 25 years, Milwaukee College Prep, with a mission of “knowledge plus character paves the road to college and beyond,” has been committed to changing that. In that time, MCP has grown to a high performing five campus K3-8 public charter school network educating over 2,000+ children in some of the most underserved communities along Milwaukee’s North Avenue corridor.

As a result of the academic rigor and character development, MCP scholars have consistently been some of the highest performing in the city and state.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are flexible volunteer opportunities to participate in tutoring during the school day and after school.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

This year we will host our annual Take A Stand event on Thursday, May 18, 2023. It is a casual, but celebratory, event recognizing the Impact that Milwaukee College Prep has had on thousands of children. This year we will also honor Robert Rauh, CEO, who will be ending his impressive tenure as the founding CEO of MCP. If you’re interested in sponsoring or attending please contact, Brittany Sanderson at britt.sanderson@mkeprep.com.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to support MCP through your gifts. Our ongoing and most pressing need is general operations. MCP does more with less, receiving roughly 30% less in state and local funding than traditional public schools. Beyond that, there are opportunities to support specific programming and/or sponsor events.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ronald Sadoff (President and Founder) H

Leslie Dixon H

Alan Goodman H

Jim Rowe H

Marvin Bynum

Lafayette Crump

Tom Florsheim, Jr. H

Tim Gerend

Corey Hoze

Craig Karmazin

Maanaan Sabir

Micky Sadoff

Tim Sheehy

Teddy Werner

Clifton Crump COO

Robert Rauh CEO

MISSION

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School’s mission is to provide a high-quality 6th-12th grade education for its students that promotes financial stability, inspires personal freedom, and builds a legacy. Through our rigorous academics and character education, we will prepare students to pursue the professions of their choice and excel personally and professionally as adults. To achieve this task, we expose our students to a variety of traditional and non-traditional subject areas.

MILWAUKEE EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

ADDRESS: 4950 N. 24th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222

PHONE: (414) 464-7188

WEBSITE: mkeexcellence.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 60

ANNUAL REVENUE: $6,398,516

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2016

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/mkeexcellene

INSTAGRAM: @mkeexcellence

SERVICE AREA

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School intentionally serves Northside families and students from 6th-12th grades who have limited choices to high-quality education. We are authorized by Milwaukee Public Schools.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

At Milwaukee Excellence Charter School our goal is to be a high-quality cost-effective educational institution accessible to one of the most vulnerable Black/African American communities in Milwaukee. We partner with our families and community to provide an educational experience that addresses the academic gaps, socialemotional needs, the financial literacy skills, and provide access to opportunities that will support students’ pathway. We want our graduates to have personal freedom and financial stability to build a legacy.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In order to make this city excellent, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School encourages our community to rise together like our mascot, the Phoenix. We are looking for individuals in the community who are interested in sharing their career pathways with students or providing opportunities that will encourage talent in our city. Get in touch with us if you would like to tour the school and hear more about how you can help.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School will host its first Gala on Saturday, May 5th, 2023. It will be a casual celebration recognizing Milwaukee Excellence’s impact on the city as we celebrate our first graduating seniors and the continuation of Milwaukee Excellence’s program for years to come. More details will be made available on our website.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We accept donations year-round. Your donations help support school programs like our college & career readiness center for high school, our leadership camps for all students, out-of-state trips, and extracurricular programs and activities. Donate online or contact Rodney Lynk Jr at rodney.lynk@mkeexcellence.org for more information on additional giving opportunities.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bill Mahler Jr. (Board Chair) H

Artisan Partners

Tomas Clasen (Vice Chair) H

ACLU of Wisconsin

Kelsey Brenn (Treasurer) H

St. Augustine

Rodney Lynk Jr. (Ex-Officio) H

Milwaukee Excellence

Lindsey Bouchard

Johnson Controls

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Jason Gannett

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Emil Ovbiagele

OVB Law & Consulting S.C.

Anuj Rastogi

Milwaukee View LLC

Yaribel Rodriguez

Association of Wisconsin School Administrators

Tyler J. Roth

Quarles & Brady, LLP

Bill Mahler Jr. Chair - Board of Directors

Rodney Lynk Jr. Chief Executive Officer

FINANCIAL STABILITY

PERSONAL FREEDOM LEGACY

Milwaukee Excellence was founded in 2016 on Milwaukee’s Northside In this community, there is a gap in high-quality education options for its predominately Black/African-American residents. Milwaukee Excellence addresses this disparity by providing a premier high-quality school option for Northside families.

3 years in a row Department of Instruction 5 Star School "Significantly Exceeds Expectations"

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600 students from the Northside of Milwaukee

OUR MISSION

12x more likely to be advanced or proficient in Mathematics when attending Milwaukee Excellence

MILWAUKEE EXCELLENCE AT A GLANCE WHAT WE OFFER

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School’s mission is to provide a high-quality 6th-12th grade education for its students that promotes financial stability, inspires personal freedom, and builds a legacy. Through our rigorous academics and character education, we will prepare students to pursue the professions of their choice and excel personally and professionally as adults. Art & Music Course Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship & Home Economic Courses

Off-Campus Leadership Camp in WI

College & Career Advising

Out-of-state travel, pre-college program partnerships, college visits & career shadow opportunities

MILWAUKEE FILM

ADDRESS: 1037 W. McKinley Ave., Ste 200, Milwaukee, WI 53205

PHONE: (414) 755-1965

WEBSITE: mkefilm.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 75

ANNUAL REVENUE: $5,200,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2009

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MilwaukeeFilm

TWITTER: @mkefilm

SERVICE AREA

Milwaukee communities, arts and culture, youth education, film industry, filmmakers

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

OUR MISSION: To create world class cinematic experiences that convene our diverse communities and catalyze positive change in Milwaukee.

OUR VISION: To become the most dynamic, well rounded film cultures institution in America.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

MILWAUKEE FILM OVERVIEW:

Founded in 2008 by Chris Abele and Carmen & Bill Haberman as a film festival occurring for 11 days each year, Milwaukee Film is now in its 15th year and operates an array of film-based, educations, artist services, and cultures and communities experiences and programs year-round. Milwaukee Film is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit arts institutions using film to foster community, artistry, education, and joy.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Milwaukee Film provides an incredible opportunity to connect with an ever-expanding and diverse local audience. Through corporate sponsorship, donations, membership and community partnerships, our generous supporters help ensure our organization continually engages with as much of this great city as possible.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

• Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

Annual Cultures & Communities Festival

Monthly Cultural Programming

Year-round Education Screenings & Programs

Artist Services Programs

Jonathan Jackson

Chief Executive Officer

Debbie Prater Mitchelson Chief Development Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ken Krei (Board Chair) H

Susan F. Mikulay (Incoming Board Chair) H

Joseph A. Rock (Treasurer) H

Dave Stamm (Secretary) H

John P. Bania H

Lori Brissette H

Alexander P. Fraser H

Patti Keating Kahn H

Tracey L. Klein H

Marianne Lubar H

Lacey Sadoff H

Kimberly R. Walker H

Chris Abele

Donna Baumgartner

Kathryn Murphy Burke

Karen Ellenbecker

Jeff Fitzsimmons

Carmen Haberman

Susan Haise

Katie Heil

Jasmine M. Johnson

Michael J. Koss Jr.

Jeffrey Kurz

Alexander Lasry

Steve Laughlin

Emilia Layden

Michael R. Lovell

Joan Lubar

Steve Mech

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Mark Mone

Heidi Moore

John Ridley

Dr. James E. Stoll

Julia Taylor

John Utz

Gail Yabuki

Tom Barrett (Emeritus)

Jacqueline Strayer (Emeritus)

Our mission is to entertain, educate, and engage our community through cinematic experiences

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We’re more than just a film festival – much more. Milwaukee Film is restoring one of the last great cinema palaces in the country, the Oriental Theatre. We are connecting students and educators with opportunities to expand their understanding of film and of our world. We are sharing stories from around the world and our own backyard with all of Milwaukee, strengthening our community through the power of film.

MKEFILM.ORG

MISSION

MIAD’s mission is to ignite curious minds through art, design and service. As an accredited, nonprofit college offering the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, MIAD is the only private art and design college in Wisconsin.

We see our work in service to the community, and we are committed to making Milwaukee and MIAD more equitable and vibrant places to explore and launch careers, and to attract new ideas and talent.

MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN

ADDRESS: 273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

PHONE: (414) 847-3200

WEBSITE: miad.edu

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 250

ANNUAL REVENUE: $40,881,849

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1974

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MIADcollege

TWITTER: @MIAD_edu

INSTAGRAM: @MIADcollege

SERVICE AREA

MIAD serves students and clients from Milwaukee and beyond:

Undergraduates

High schoolers through Pre-College and internships

Continuing Education teachers & learners

Corporate & nonprofit clients through the Lubar Innovation Centers

GOALS

Together, we acknowledge the past and put forth the efforts of investing in the present to fuel students’ promising careers, the college’s award-winning programs and Milwaukee’s creative hub. Brings robust career pathways and college readiness experiences to underrepresented and low-income high school youth

• Educates future art and design leaders as Milwaukee’s creative pipeline

Provides cultural experiences and events to the Greater Milwaukee community

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Introduce your friends, personal and professional, to MIAD through a tour with President Jeff Morin Volunteer at the Holiday Sale Dec. 1 – 3, 2022 Join MIAD’s Alumni Council Become a Design Internship Partner for underserved high school students

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Every gift to MIAD, regardless of amount, helps support our growing student and faculty body, increase equity and inclusion, and complete the buildout of our campus to serve the MIAD and Milwaukee communities. Join us: Tour MIAD – who we are will surprise you!

Become a Lubar Innovation Center nonprofit or corporate client, or a Design Internship partner

• Sponsor, support and attend MIAD’s: Creativity Series and Gallery exhibitions

Annual Holiday Sale December 1 – 3, 2022

Creative Fusion – MIAD’s annual scholarship gala –May 6, 2023

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Join us in bringing home MIAD’s $10 million campaign: Our Creative Future! You’ll help: Increase scholarship access and ensure student success

Increase teaching capacity and inclusivity, engagement with emerging technologies, and professional opportunities for students and clients

Complete our campus buildout, including the new Equity & Inclusion Center, Lubar Innovation Centers, Admissions Center and Lobby, and MIAD Community Hub and Gallery

Learn more: ourcreativefuture.miad.edu.

LEADERSHIP

Sarah Zimmerman (Chair) H Astor Street Foundation

Jason W. Allen (Treasurer) H Foley & Lardner LLP

Deanna Tillisch (Secretary) H United Performing Arts Fund (retired)

Jeffrey Morin (Ex Officio) H MIAD

Mr. Jeffrey Morin President

William Anderson

Rebecca Balistreri ‘72

Yvonne Brodsky

David Cobb

Casey Dougherty ‘10

Robert Dumville

Leesa Gilliam

Nezih Hasanoglu

Craig Koprowski

Madeleine Kelly Lubar

Geoffrey Mackey

Robert L. Mikulay

Steve Morales

David Nelson ‘02

Laura Peck

Tina Quealy

Ryan Ramos ‘02

Xavier Ruffin ‘10

Amanda Singh

Jane Kim Stephens

Denisha Tate-McAlister

Kimberlie D. Weekley

Andrew Williams, Ph.D.

Join us in designing a more equitable and vibrant future. Without you, our students’ promise of today, and our community’s promise of tomorrow, would not be possible.

An Investment in MIAD is an Investment in Milwaukee.

ƒ #1 ART AND DESIGN COLLEGE for helping low-income students attain upper-middle-class jobs (Money Magazine)

ƒ 890 STUDENTS

ƒ 50% ENROLLMENT GROWTH over 5 years

ƒ 100% OF STUDENTS receive scholarships and financial aid

ƒ 18 MILLION in scholarship dollars awarded

ƒ TOP RANKED DESIGN SCHOOL 2016-2022 (Graphic Design USA and Animation Career Review)

ƒ IN 2019, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION designated MIAD an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

ƒ In 2021, 1,100 internships and professional experiences were available to MIAD students offered from 550 businesses and organizations

ƒ 600 high school students served through community programs

ƒ 45 underserved students participated in MIAD’s growing Design Internship Program

ƒ MIAD Lubar Innovation Center clients include: Carmex, Kohler, Mitchell International Airport and more

JESU I T

ACA D E MY

NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY

ADDRESS: 1515 S. 29th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215

PHONE: (414) 645-1060

WEBSITE: nativityjesuit.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 45

ANNUAL REVENUE: $3,842,665

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/NativityJesuitAcademy

SERVICE AREA

Nativity serves 258 K4-8th grade students and 99 high school-aged alumni from the southside of Milwaukee. 100% of Nativity students are Latino and 97% qualify for a School Choice voucher.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Nativity Jesuit Academy is a K4-8 co-ed Catholic, Jesuit, urban school serving young men and women. We prepare our students, in partnership with their families, for Christian leadership and service in high school, college, and life.

GOALS

Nativity Jesuit Academy strives to form leaders who are religious, loving, committed to justice, open to growth and seeking of intellectual excellence. Nativity achieves these goals through our unique model of education which includes an extended school day, extended school year including our academic residential summer program known as ‘Camp Thunderhead’ in Iron County, WI, graduate support services and formation to be “men and women for others.”

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in giving back and shaping the future leaders of Milwaukee? Make a distinct impact on a child’s life through the following volunteer opportunities:

• Mentoring: Be paired with one of Nativity’s high school-aged alumni to support their academic, social and personal development through monthly mentoring meetings.

• Coaching: Get involved coaching soccer, basketball, volleyball or track at Nativity. Committee volunteers

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Choice funding covers 59% of the total cost of a Nativity education. Our unique and proven model of education is made possible by committed individuals and organizations who believe in Nativity students and invest in their futures. Support our annual fund at nativityjesuit.org/support

Save the date for Nativity’s 2023 events! Our 2023 Scholarship Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Greenhouse #7 (adjacent to the Mitchell Park Domes). Our 2023 Golf Outing will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Westmoor Country Club. Contact Nativity’s Advancement Team at (414) 645-1060 for more information.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Nativity is not a typical K-8 school; instead, it is a mission that does more. A Nativity education would not be possible without an invested community centered around the most important thing- kids and their bright futures. Come tour Nativity and learn more about our unique model of education! Interested in making a gift? Nativity welcomes individual donations, corporate sponsorship, foundation support, stock gifts, planned gifts and more. Contact Nativity’s Advancement Team at (414) 645-1060.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andres Gonzalez H Froedtert Health

Rev. Richard Abert, S.J. Nativity Jesuit Academy

Meghan Dean

Baird Advisors

Mark Herr

Community Volunteer

Brad Kalscheur

Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

Edward Kitz Community Volunteer

Rev. Jeffrey LaBelle Marquette University

Stephanie Laudon National Insurance Services

Yamilett Lopez

Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

Rev. Mike Marco, S.J. Marquette University High School

Dan Nigro

Badger Mutual Insurance

Mary Nolte Community Volunteer

James Parks H

Berghammer Construction

Andrea Scrobel

The Heimat Group

Vanessa Solis H

Nativity Jesuit Academy

Julie Steinhafel

Community Volunteer

Andrew Stith

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee

Lora Strigens

Marquette University

Mr. Andres Gonzalez Board Chair

Ms. Vanessa Solis President

Support a unique and proven model of education that includes:

• Extended school day

• Extended school year including our "Camp Thunderhead" program

• Graduate support services

• Formation to be "men and women for others"

Educating youth for lives of Christian leadership and service

BE PART OF A MISSION THAT DOES MORE!

OPERATION DREAM

ADDRESS: 1555 N. Rivercenter Dr., Ste 114 Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 226-5305

WEBSITE: operation-dream.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 30

ANNUAL REVENUE: $552,581

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2008

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/OperationDreamInc

TWITTER: twitter.com/operationDREAM

SERVICE AREA

Operation DREAM provides holistic support and developmental opportunities for boys and young men of color ages 4 to 24 and their families, who live in low-income neighborhoods in Milwaukee.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Operation DREAM provides holistic support and developmental opportunities for boys and young men ages 4 to 24 of color and their families, who live in low-income neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Programs are designed around the values of DREAM: Discipline, Respect, Education and Appreciation through Mentoring. Our mentors, who are successful individuals from the same communities in which our participants live, help our young people thrive by instilling the resilience needed to overcome circumstances beyond their control.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Operation DREAM’s Operation Work program goals are the following:

Provide young men of color with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to be positive contributors to our communities and their families through mentoring at home, school, and work

Provide young men with Job Readiness Training and Career Exploration to prepare them for a life of independence, retain homegrown talent, and to strengthen the economic sustainability of our workforce here in Milwaukee

Provide young men with entrepreneurial knowledge and experience so they can see themselves as future business owners by turning their passions into profits.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Operation DREAM provides various volunteer opportunities to help support our young boys and men:

• Inspire students as a guest speaker discussing your journey to success

Tours of your business for the Operation Work program after school, on Saturdays, or during the summer

Assist in providing tutoring support through our partnership with University School of Milwaukee on Sundays

Provide job shadowing opportunities for young men based on their career interests

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Giacomo Fallucca (President) H

Palermo Villa

Scott Sampson (Vice President) H S. Investments

Brandon Krause (Treasurer) H Wipfli, LLP

Lupita Avalos

Northwestern Mutual

Betty Chrustowski

Bruce Gendelman Insurance Services

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Operation DREAM gladly accepts cash donations. Please visit our website for the donation link. Operation DREAM also invites individuals and companies to partner with Operation DREAM’s new social enterprise called DREAM Screen. DREAM Screen is a screen-printing business that is developed and operated by the young men in our Operation Work program. The participants gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience and explore different careers as they learn how to produce high quality apparel and other products for the community. DREAM Screen is seeking new customers. Please visit operation-dream.org/ dreamscreen for more information.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Gift cards that can be used as prizes for members Gift cards for local restaurants that mentors can use to take teens out to dinner or lunch

Tickets for local events appropriate for boys and young men ages 4 to 24

Board President

H

Mark E. Goldstein

Huron Capital Partners, Actuant Corp. (Retired)

Avery L. Goodrich, Atty. FW Consultants, LLC

Justin Goodrum Good Entertainment

David Gruber, Atty. Gruber Law Offices, LLC

Lynda Jackson Conyers

Milwaukee Times

Joshua Reed

UW-Whitewater

Richaad Reed

Lucas-Milhaupt

Rebecca Schimke

Palermo Villa

Jack Snow

Milwaukee Bucks

Harris Turer

Milwaukee Admirals

Sandy Walter Baird

Stephen L. Werner

Werner & Associates

Mark Wichman, M.D.

Aurora Advanced Healthcare

Adam E. Witkov, Atty.

Brandon Krause Treasurer

Mr. Giacomo Fallucca

MISSION

Penfield Children’s Center creates a positive start in life for infants and children, many of whom have developmental delays or disabilities, by providing early education, health services, and family programming.

PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER

ADDRESS: 833 N. 26th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

PHONE: (414) 344-7676

WEBSITE: penfieldchildren.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 100

ANNUAL REVENUE: $14,954,188

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1967

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/PenfieldChildrensCenter

LINKED IN: linkedin.com/company/2837208

SERVICE AREA

Milwaukee County and Waukesha County

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

As a leader in child development, Penfield Children’s Center strives to help children with differing abilities reach their full potential by providing early education, health and wellness services, and family programs. Today, we serve more than 1,500 children annually; 80% of which are in the under-resourced areas of our community. Our goal is to increase the number of children and families we serve.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Holiday Adopt-A-Family - accepting sponsors through early November

• Penfield Family Holiday Party - Dec 2, 2023 Corporate opportunities

Executive board opportunities

Capital projects, building maintenance and beautification

Classroom and childcare opportunities

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Annual Croquet Ball - August 26, 2023

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Giving Tuesday Campaign

Year end appeal

• Corporate contributions and sponsorships

Stock & planned gifts

Direct & individual donations

Time and talent

• Penfield accepts support for health and education items

BOARD OF DIRECTORS H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Al Araque H

Jeffrey Barth H

Michael J. Brophy H

Dirk Carson

Kareeda Chones-Aguam

Erickajoy Daniels

Peter R. Duback

Patrick S. Fennelly

Viktor Gottlieb

Ann Granitz

Gavin Hattersley

Steve Keane

Rahim Keval

Smriti Khare, MD

Phyllis King, Ph.D.

Scott Kolodzinski

Jennifer La Macchia H

Robert Mikulay H

Gene Mueller

David Navarre

Anthony Nguyen

Theresa Reagan H

Kimberly Rennie, Ph.D.

Joe Schmidt

Sarah Schneider H

Jon R. Schumacher

Patricia Schuyler

Steven Thomas H

Cathy White

Madonna Williams

Donald H. Wilson

Betsy Brown Wyatt

Jessica Zeratsky

Megan Wurz VP of Development & Communications

Christine P. Holmes President and CEO

Penfield Children’s Center, in collaboration with Kohl’s, works to provide comprehensive educational and developmental services to help children of all abilities reach their full potential.

Learn more at: penfieldbuildingblocks.org

As a leader in child development, Penfield Children’s Center helps children of all abilities reach their full potential by providing early education, family programs, health and wellness services

Programs:

- Behavior Clinic

- Milwaukee County Birth to Three

- Early Education

- Family Engagement

- Kohl’s Building Blocks

- Special Care Nursing Services

- Therapy

Support the children of Penfield:

Donate Volunteer

“Never underestimate the capacity of the very young, and never, never let them down.”

- Dr. Wilder Penfield

PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 731 N. Jackson St., #405 Milwaukee, WI 53202

PHONE: (414) 765-0505

WEBSITE: wisconsin.preventblindness.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 9

ANNUAL REVENUE: $963,930

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1958

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/preventblindnesswisconsin

TWITTER: @prvntblindnessWI

SERVICE AREA

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin provides preventative vision health programs state-wide and reaches all 72 Wisconsin counties.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Founded in 1958, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin improves the lives of children, adults, and families through early detection of eye conditions to prevent and preserve sight. On-going vision screening activities and state-wide public health education lead to a lifetime of healthy vision.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

For over 64 years, the overarching goal of Prevent Blindness Wisconsin has been to provide sight-saving services to the residents of Wisconsin. We work tirelessly to continue to offer our critical services because 1 in 17 preschoolers and 1 in 4 school-aged children has a vision problem. For generations, our hallmark certified vision screening service has guaranteed Wisconsin’s children are vision-ready for school. Our multifaceted adult program combines vision screening and public health education components. Our vision is for each Wisconsin resident to have healthy vision at every stage of life.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin’s “Swing for Sight” golf outing at Ozaukee Country Club is traditionally held each year on the first Monday of June. 25-30 foursomes compete in a scramble.

Eye Walk for Sight

A special aspect of Prevent Blindness Wisconsin is its Vision Screening Ambassador. The walk, led by each year’s Ambassador, helps raise not only funds, but also vision health awareness.

Celebrity Waiters Dinner

Traditionally held every fall, the Milwaukee Admirals have served as our Celebrity Waiters for many years and have made this unique event a success due to what they quite literally bring to the table.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin offers opportunities for volunteers statewide to vision screen at childcare centers and public/private schools. In addition, volunteers are needed to vision screen adults at shelters, clinics, and other locations in their community. Volunteers are trained to become certified vision screeners. Office volunteers are needed to assist with our many projects. We also offer corporate screening opportunities. Please see more information about our opportunities on our website.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles B. Groeschell (Co-Chairman) H

Robert W. Baird & Co, Inc.

F.R. Dengel III (Co-Chairman) H Emory & Co.

Tony Revolinski (Treasurer) H Wipfli LLP

Steve Schneider (Secretary) H LaPel Solutions

David Bier

Merrill Lynch

Robert Bjerregaard, MD Eye Physician Associates

Kristin Ellsworth, JD

Peeps Eyewear

Robin Gates, RN Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Dana Harkness Minning

BVK

Amy Jankowski, OD Metro Eye

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin deeply appreciates all contributions and relies upon the continued generous support of friends to continue its sight-saving work. Please join us for our Swing for Sight, Eye Walk for Sight, Ride for Sight, or Celebrity Waiters Dinner events. Information can be found on our website. You can also make a contribution there. Please visit wisconsin. preventblindness.org.

Jeff McClellan Branigan Communications

Mike Meissen, PhD

Edgewood College

Amy Mihelich

Community Volunteer

Jenny Pandl Patterson

Children’s Wisconsin

Monica Parchia Price

Mt. Zion Assembly & Early View Academy of Excellence

Maria Patterson, MD, FAAP Children’s Eye Center

Ned Purtell

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Daniel J. Schneck

Robert W. Baird & Co, Inc.

Timothy Somers

Finastra

Thomas N. Tuttle, Jr., JD Provident Trust Company

Tami Garcia President & CEO r

ROCKETSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS MILWAUKEE

ADDRESS: 3003 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215

PHONE: (414) 455-3539

WEBSITE: rocketshipschool.org/area/milwaukee

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 70

ANNUAL REVENUE: $10.3 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2013

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RocketshipSchools

TWITTER: @RocketshipEd

SERVICE AREA

Rocketship serves elementary students on the North and South side of Milwaukee. 82% of our students qualify as low income and 38% are English Learners.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Our mission at Rocketship Public Schools is to catalyze transformative change in underserved communities through a scalable and sustainable public school model that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. It is our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

At Rocketship Public Schools our goal is to eliminate the achievement gap within our lifetime. We partner with our parents and families to provide a great education to all our students, supporting them to achieve academic success and addressing the social emotional needs of every student. We aim to catalyze the power within our communities to create transformational and lasting change.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

At Rocketship we believe in the power of people coming together to support a shared goal! We are looking for individuals who are committed to high quality education to get involved with the work we are doing. Reach out if you are interested in joining our movement!

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

We host monthly school visits at our campuses. We invite you to see our teachers and students in action, meet our leaders, and talk with our parents!

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. With your support, we can transform the future for more students and families in low-income communities on the North and South side of Milwaukee. Make a tax-deductible donation today! rocketshipschools.org/donate

Kadeem Leon Gill Executive Director

Ralph Weber (Board of Directors President) H

Weber Advising

Tim Sheehy H

MMAC

Kamilah Williams Kemp H

Northwestern Mututal

Marvin Bynum

Godfrey & Khan SC

Brian Kilb H

Landaas & Co

Ken Kumer

Retired SCJ Senior Executive

Avis Leverett, PhD

University School of Milwaukee

Kristen Lozada Morgan

Daniels Fund

Skip McGregor H

Operose Advisors

Quentin Prince Journey House

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Rocketship Milwaukee launched in 2013 with the largest charter school opening in the history of Milwaukee.

We now serve over 700 students across the city of Milwaukee, with 500 students at our Southside campus in Layton Boulevard and 210 students at our Northside campus in Westlawn.

Rocketship is nationally recognized as a high quality charter organization with a proven model that leads students to higher academic achievement. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

MISSION

To keep families together and promote the health and well-being of children.

Eastern Wisconsin

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES® EASTERN WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 8948 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226

PHONE: (414) 475-5333

WEBSITE: rmhc-easternwi.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 38

ANNUAL REVENUE: $8,876,306

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1984

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RMHCMilwaukee

TWITTER: @RMHCmke

SERVICE AREA

We serve families with sick or injured children from across the state, the country and around the world seeking medical treatment at area partner hospitals.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

RMHC® Eastern Wisconsin creates, identifies and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Our vision is to be an inclusive community where all children facing healthcare needs and their families benefit from our compassionate support. Our Ronald McDonald Family Room on the Oconomowoc campus of Rogers Behavioral Health allows us to expand our mission beyond the walls of our Milwaukee House. With the help of more than 500 dedicated volunteers, we have supported more than 50,000 family stays.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are the heart of our House. Opportunities include one-time help at an event or regular shifts at the House or Family Room. Committee and Board of Director opportunities are also available.

rmhc-easternwi.org/how-to-help/volunteer

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andrea Jonas (Board Chair) H

Moroch Partners

Lindsey Pearson (Board Vice Chair) H

Badger Liquor Co., Inc.

David Frieder (Treasurer) H U.S. Bank

Josh Carlson (Secretary) H

BMO Harris Bank

Peter Bartz MD, Children’s Wisconsin

Dennis Buchan

Elkhorn Chemical & Packaging

Sandra Evans U.S. Bank

Dan Geigler

Morgan Stanley

Jennifer Grayson

Baird Institutional Equities & Research

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Signature Events:

Chefs’ Dinner

Food & Families Spring Luncheon

Tab Toss Day

Golfing Fore Our Families

Gala

Bubbles & Bags Fashion Show & Luncheon

Christmas Fantasy House

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

RMHC Eastern Wisconsin relies on generous donors like you! It costs approximately $95 per night for a family to stay, yet we suggest a donation of just $20 per night. No family is ever turned away for their inability to pay.

rmhc-easternwi.org/how-to-help/donate

Contact Bridget Kesner, Director of Philanthropy, at (414) 935-6511 for more information on how to give to the House.

Anne Horter Kohl’s

Todd Jones

Northwestern Mutual

Rashi Khosla

MARS Solutions Group

Steve Kilian, Sr.

Kilian Management Services, Inc.

Robert Lehr BMO Harris Bank

Jamie Logsdon

Vizient - SG2, Healthcare Intelligence

Stacey Murphy MGIC

Christopher L. Nickels

Quarles & Brady

Matthew Peschke

Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Melanie Ricks

Good Karma Brands and the Milwaukee Bucks

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

David Sandstrom

Landaas & Company

Jeff Steren

McDonald’s

Scott Turner

Children’s Wisconsin

Gary Zimmerman

Creative Business Interiors

Andrea Jonas Board Chair

Ann Petrie President/CEO

Since 1984...

… our Ronald McDonald House® has been more than just a place to stay. We offer families therapeutic programming, a comprehensive meal program, comfortable community spaces, and so much more.

A team of over 500 volunteers and a dedicated staff are always ready to do whatever it takes to make a family’s stay a little easier. Living in a community, side-by-side, families form friendships and support one another through difficult times.

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Our Mission

To keep families together and promote the health and well-being of children

To be an inclusive community where all children facing healthcare needs and their families benefit from our compassionate support

SE T O N

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Education for Life

SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

ADDRESS: 3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI 53235

PHONE: (414) 831-8400

WEBSITE: setoncatholicschools.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 300

ANNUAL REVENUE: $25,000,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2015

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SetonSchoolsMilwaukee

TWITTER: @SetonSchoolsMKE

SERVICE AREA

Seton Catholic Schools serves 2,500 students across 11 schools in Greater Milwaukee.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

Seton Catholic Schools is a transformational educational system committed to overcoming academic and social challenges empowering students, families and educators to attain their God-given potential in a Christ-centered environment.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Our goal is to prepare all of our students to be academically, socially and spiritually ready for highquality high schools and beyond. Our students are very diverse and over 79% of Seton students are economically disadvantaged.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have many opportunities to share your gifts of time and talent with our students and schools. Tutors, both during the school day and after school Coaching/leading/supervising extracurricular activities

Health room caregivers

Lunch room/Recess assistants

Marketing and communication services

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

A gift to Seton Catholic Schools is an investment in highquality, values-based education in Greater Milwaukee. Our funding priorities are:

Sponsorship of Seton students

General operating support

• Funding specific academic, school culture and facilities priorities

Sponsorship of events

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to give to Seton Catholic Schools including:

Corporate sponsorship

Individual contribution

• In-kind contribution

Workplace giving

Planned giving

Event sponsorship

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Most Reverend Jerome Listecki (Ex Officio) H Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Bruce Arnold, Esq. (Board Chair) H Husch Blackwell LLP

Jay Mack (Board Treasurer) H Town Bank

Rana Altenburg (Board Secretary) H Marquette University

Kristine Rappe’ WEC Energy Group

James Stern, Esq. A. O. Smith Corporation

Christopher Brown, CPA (ex officio) Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Very Reverend Javier BustosLopez Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Kathleen Cepelka, Ph.D. (ex officio)

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Sister Mary Diez, SSSF School Sisters of St. Francis

Very Reverend Timothy Kitzke

Three Holy Women Congregation

Daniel Schmidt

The Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation

Richard Schmidt, Jr.

C.G. Schmidt

Thomas Schreibel

Michael Best Strategies

John Stollenwerk, Jr. Stollenwerk Family Foundation

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Portia Young Sargento Foods

Bridie Mooney

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Brian Kennedy

Ernst & Young LLP

Joan Shafer (ex officio)

WEC Energy Group

Brian Couch (ex officio) President and CEO

Kristen Foster Chief Schools Officer

Brian Couch President and CEO

MISSION

SHARP partners with educators to foster a love of learning and brighten children’s futures through innovative STEAM-based experiential programs.

SHARP LITERACY

ADDRESS: 5775 N. Glen Park Rd., #202 Milwaukee, WI 53209

PHONE: (414) 410-3200

WEBSITE: sharpliteracy.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 10 full-time, 12 part-time

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,631,721

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1996

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SharpLiteracy

TWITTER: @SHARPLiteracy

SERVICE AREA

SHARP Literacy serves urban elementary students in grades K3 – 5 in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

SHARP provides STEAM-based arts-integrated handson learning opportunities to meet the needs of today’s students. Our goals are to: Serve more disadvantaged students

Strengthen and deepen relationships with teachers and administrators

Emerge as a leading organization in the advancement of STEAM-based programs in Southeastern Wisconsin

• Broaden and retain funding sources & enhance program sustainability

Expand SHARP’s outreach and inclusiveness initiatives

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SHARP offers volunteer opportunities at events, programs and activities. Volunteers assist with classroom workshops and on educational tours, serve as mentors and evaluators for Design Through Code student competition and work with students on community art projects.

For special events, help is needed on organizing committees, assisting with set-up and working at the events themselves.

Unwrapped Waukesha - February 2023

• Unwrapped – May 18, 2023

A Novel Event – Fall 2023

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kelley Yunk (Chair) H

Meghan Slocum (Vice Chair) H

George Baumann (Secretary) H

Nancy Mehlberg Tomko (Treasurer) H

Jason Allen

Lori Bechthold

Jackie Bulkowski

James Burke

Marshall Chay

Paul Combs

Doug Erlacher

Schuyler File

Linda Fischer

Thomas Gale

Bob Hau

Tom Hecht

Patrick Henderson

Randal Hopper

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

There are many ways to support the SHARP mission through fundraising events. A Novel Event, held each fall is SHARP’s cornerstone fundraising event, drawing over 500 guests. In spring, we present Unwrapped MKE – a showcase of local chefs and their creativity in crafting unique dishes using McDonald’s ingredients. A spinoff of this event takes place in February as Unwrapped –Waukesha made its debut in 2021. Volunteers, sponsors and auction item donors are welcomed for all events.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

SHARP is 100% privately funded. It is critical that we continue to raise money from varied sources including corporations, foundations, individuals and events. Donors are encouraged to consider supporting the SHARP mission through traditional gifts as well as:

Participating in corporate matching gift programs

Making a stock gift

• Remembering SHARP in your will

Making a gift to SHARP in honor or memory of a loved one

Making in-kind donations of supplies, gift cards, etc.

George Justice

Matthew Katz

DeAnna Leitzke

Jan Lennon

Brittany Lopez Naleid

P. Michael Mahoney

Dan Meyer

Tom Mroczkowski

Amanda Porterfield

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Deborah Roesner

Andrea Schloemer

Omar Shaikh

Sarit Singhal

Nick Sullivan

Todd Townsend

Wendell Willis

Anne Zizzo

Ms. Kelley Yunk Board Chair

Ms. Lynda Kohler

President & CEO

Inspire a Lifetime of Learning with SHARP Literacy

SHARP Literacy Is Back!

We’re back in 50 schools with over 8,500 students in southeastern Wisconsin. Back to a world teeming with energy and opportunities to do better, learn more and expand our horizons. We’re ready to turn any challenge into an opportunity alongside our students, live and in person.

SHARP serves the urban elementary students who need us most. We partner with educators to foster a love of learning and brighten children’s futures through innovative STEAM-based experiential programs.

Let’s make learning loss a thing of the past and turn our eyes to the now. With your support, we can open students’ hearts and minds to a journey of lifelong learning rich with science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Welcome Back To Our Community Partners!

Educational Tour Partners

Discovery World

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block

Friends of the Domes

Hunger Task Force Farm

Lynden Sculpture Garden

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center

Urban Ecology Center

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum

Reading Program Partners

Carroll University Men’s Basketball

Marquette University Athletic Department

Marquette University Men’s Basketball

Intergenerational Program Partners

Ovation Chai Point - Ovation Communities

Shorehaven Senior Living

Special thanks to our funders whose support allows us to provide programming at no cost to schools!

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MISSION

The Siebert Lutheran Foundation’s mission is to maximize collaboration, relationships, and funding to strengthen and grow organizations in the Lutheran Christian community that share the Gospel, educate children and youth, and serve the needs of our neighbors.

SIEBERT LUTHERAN FOUNDATION

ADDRESS: 758 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208

PHONE: (414) 269-2832

WEBSITE: siebertfoundation.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 7

ANNUAL REVENUE: $11,548,581

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1952

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SiebertLutheranFoundation

TWITTER: @SiebertLutheran

LINKED IN: linkedin.com/siebert-lutheran-foundation

SERVICE AREA

Siebert Lutheran Foundation is in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee and the geographic focus for Siebert’s funding is Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

As a steward of resources and relationships for 70 years, the Siebert Lutheran Foundation fosters collaboration, innovation, and successful outcomes within the Lutheran community. The foundation’s priorities are to grow the church, support Christ-centered education, and alleviate poverty. Siebert brings knowledge, relationships, and evaluation capabilities that few Christian funders can replicate. Since it was founded in 1952, Siebert has awarded over $145 million in grant funding. In 2021, the foundation granted $4.5 million and ended the year with $134 million in assets. This work in the Lutheran community ensures that Siebert advances collaboration and invests in programs with proven impact.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Each year Siebert provides grants to nearly 100 ministries and nonprofits, including churches, meal programs, AODA treatment facilities, re-entry and employment support programs, youth centers, and schools. Many of these organizations offer a variety of volunteer engagement opportunities. Siebert can make connections for individuals and families who are looking for ways to share their time and talents with the community.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Siebert’s annual Collaborators’ Event engages donors, families, and foundations to increase funding to Lutheran schools, churches, and other Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. This is the flagship event of Siebert Serves, launched in 2019, to bring more financial resources to the community. Donor contributions at past Collaborators’ Events and a Siebert match have yielded grant funding of over $500,000 to organizations in the Lutheran Christian community that share the Gospel, educate children and youth, and serve our neighbors’ needs. Learn more about Siebert Serves and opportunities to transform lives by contacting Siebert’s Director of Philanthropy, Sarah Gilday, sarah@siebertfoundation.org or 414.662.2662.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Siebert’s four decades of governance and grant-making expertise help others maximize their philanthropic impact. Private and family foundations can partner with Siebert Serves to create a smooth administration process for vetting grants to organizations. Individuals and families can give unrestricted current or planned gifts and/or create a named Endowed Fund with Siebert. In lieu of establishing a family foundation, families can partner with Siebert to leverage its infrastructure and retain decisionmaking capability.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thomas J. Kammerait, JD, CPA (Board Chair) H von Briesen

Joan M. Prince, Ph.D. (Board Vice Chair & Secretary) H University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (retired)

Kurtiss R. Krueger, CPA (Board Treasurer) H WIPFLI (retired)

Kurt D. Bechthold Payne and Dolan

Catherine Jacobson Froedtert Health

Deni D. Naumann

Copesan - Specialists in Pest Solutions (retired)

David J. Rodgers Wilsonart International

Abigail R. Schumwinger

Community Member

John C. Sellars Sellars, Inc.

Derek L. Tyus

West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.

Julie M. Van Cleave

University of Wisconsin Foundation (retired)

Emily S. Van Dunk, Ph.D.

Argosy Foundation

John C. Zimdars, Jr. The Zimdars Company

n Investment income from Albert F. Siebert’s Legacy Gift 100%

Thomas Kammerait Chair

Charlotte John-Gómez President

MISSION

Inspired by the Franciscan Values of compassion, dignity and respect, we support persons with developmental and other challenges to achieve their highest quality of life, personal growth and spiritual awareness.

ST. COLETTA OF WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: N4637 County Road Y, Jefferson, WI 53549

PHONE: (920) 674-4330

WEBSITE: stcolettawi.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 400

ANNUAL REVENUE: $21 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1904

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/stcolettawisc

SERVICE AREA

St. Coletta services adults with developmental disabilities in the Greater Milwaukee area, Jefferson County, Waukesha County and Northern Illinois. There is also wrap-around care for school-aged children in Brookfield.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Our goal is to offer unique, personal services and supports for each individual that compliments their needs. We offer residential housing, vocational day programs, transportation, spiritual opportunities, recreational activities, educational classes, community employment and job coaching.

Each individual is paired with a case coordinator that with the assistance from their families and funders, create an individualized plan that focuses on the behavioral, medical and particular needs and goals of each person. Custom services are available.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Getting to know St. Coletta is getting to know our closeknit family. Volunteering at St. Coletta comes in many forms and we are open to your ideas. Here are the major opportunities that happen annually.

Gala and Auction

Holiday Open House

• Music and Pet Therapy

Prom

Apple Orchard and Community Garden in Jefferson, WI

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

We are building our list of corporate sponsors for our annual picnic and gala event. St. Coletta appreciates each corporate contribution we receive and are always looking for the following:

Sponsor our Family Weekend and Picnic

Provide event sponsorship or underwriting for our annual Milwaukee Admirals, Milwaukee Brewers or Lake Country Dockhounds games.

Provide in-kind donations of new building materials, furniture, and transportation vehicles. Offer grant opportunities and employer matched gifts. Partner with St. Coletta to provide employment opportunities for persons we serve.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

St. Coletta has a variety of opportunities for individuals to provide financial support including health and wellness initiatives, day programs, recreational outings, home improvements, transportation needs, spiritual opportunities and services for the aging.

In addition, we welcome individuals to serve on our Board of Directors and sponsor or volunteer at events such as our annual Admiral and Brewer game days.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Duane McAllister (Chair) H

Baird Advisors

Dr. Constantine Stamatelakys (Vice Chair) H

Dental Surgical Sciences

Mary Brueggeman

Waterstone Bank

Joseph (Chip) Doering III

Doering Leasing Co.

Jacob Gibson

Dr. Norah Johnson

College of Nursing, Marquette University

Robert Kern H

Retired, US Bank Global Fund Services

Brian Lanser

Retired, Quarles & Brady

Chris McDermott

Family Member

Marla Michaelis

Karyn Odway H

Cyan Point Communications

Sr. Charlotte Roost H

Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi

Robert Ross

USDA Forest Products Laboratory

Sr. Joanne Schatzlein

Board Liaison, Sister of St. Francis of Assisi

President

Baker Executive Vice President

Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home

Chris Jauch

Crescent Grove Advisors

Retired, Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home

Chris Nash H

Century 21 Integrity Group

Ms. Robin

Mr. Ted Behncke

Openings in our Greater Milwaukee programs!

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Choose today to make a difference.

There are many choices for giving during this season. St. Coletta encourages you to choose supporting those with disabilities in Brookfield, Jefferson and Waukesha. St. Coletta has been serving the community for 118 years with compassion, dignity and respect as modeled by their founders, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi.

Residential Housing

Supporting 245 people in fifty-two St. Colettaoperated homes throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee area and Northern Illinois. Supported living through 24/7 staffed housing.

Genesis

The goal of the Genesis day program is to develop relevant skills, behaviors and attitudes that are essential for the participants to become independent, responsible, valued and contributing members of the community.

Golden Options

A day program to enhance the lives of our senior participants while maintaining their residence in the community. Designed to provide high-quality social, nutritional, and daily living services in a supportive and stimulating environment. Respite care and VA Certified.

Excel

The goal of the Excel day program is to develop life skills to promote independence, responsibility and personal growth. Participants are encouraged to become contributing members of their communities.

Access

The Access Community Employment program is designed to find employment opportunities for people with disabilities that meet the needs of the employer.

ST. MARCUS SCHOOL

ADDRESS: 2215 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212

NORTH CAMPUS: 2669 N. Richards St., Milwaukee

HARAMBEE CAMPUS: 110 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee

PHONE: (414) 562-3163

WEBSITE: stmarcus.org/school

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 207

ANNUAL REVENUE: $13 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1875

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/stmarcusschool

INSTAGRAM: @stmarcusschool

SERVICE AREA

Located in Milwaukee’s central city, St. Marcus is expanding to serve over 1,500 K3-8th grade children and their families. Students come from 20+ zip codes to learn, live and grow.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

To disciple children for Christ now and for all eternity, and to train them in excellence for their roles in their family, church, community, workplace and country.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

St. Marcus envisions a community of connectedness, safety, and productivity in the Harambee and Brewers Hill neighborhoods. The holistic community St. Marcus nurtures includes access to high quality education, health resources and disease prevention, educational and Gospel outreach to families. Poised as a catalyst, leader, and community anchor, St. Marcus partners with organizations that share a proven track record of a commitment to excellence, consistent use of best practices and reputations for doing whatever it takes.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tutoring/Mentoring: Work with a student throughout the school day or during after-school hours.

Reading Partner: Read with students.

Annual Benefit Gala: The Fall Gala is only possible with the time and talents of volunteers.

Classroom/Program Volunteers: Get involved with a classroom or program. Use your passion!

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

St. Marcus hosts an Annual Benefit Gala in the Fall. The Gala raises funds for programming, growth and sustainability. Each year an army of generous friends, alumni, businesses, foundations and volunteers unite for a celebration of connection and hope. All proceeds benefit our nationally recognized urban education program. A variety of events are held throughout the year ranging from tours, friend-hosted parties and student centered celebrations. Looking to awaken your philanthropic passions? Let’s talk soon!

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Support ensures that students have the resources to find their passion and purpose and to receive the highest quality education. By partnering, individuals and organizations make a difference in the lives of children, redefining the future of our city and for thousands of students/families. $2,500 covers the gap for one child to receive a 5-star (significantly exceeding expectations!) education. An investment in St. Marcus affirms your belief that, together we can transform our community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Craig Huebner (President) H GRAEF

Jeff Underwood (Vice President) H Farmers Insurance

Craig Stuebs (Treasurer) H Metal-Era, Inc.

Kirk Fedewa (Secretary) H

Watton Law

Amy Heffelfinger-Miles

Medical College of Wisconsin

Ben Hannemann

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation

Brenda Jashinsky Elevance Health

Von Kelly Spectrum

John Rhodes

J.F. Ahern

Courage to Commit Leadership Council

Jim Bauman

John and Sally Bergman

Bill Boelter

Rick Boelter

H DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Katie Brumder

Jim Dietrich

Mike Dowling

Mark and Sally Falci

Ruth Henkle

Caroline Jankowski

Mike and Maureen Kasdorf

Mark Smith

Wally Sommer

Joe and Jenifer Tate

Carl Trimble

Henry Tyson Superintendent

Kole Knueppel Executive Director

What lies

before each scholar is an unwritten story...

It costs $2,500 per child to fund the gap between the voucher amount and the actual cost of high-quality, individualized education for every child.

Together, we can write stories of hope, possibility, and success.

Invest in their future and support scholars at stmarcus.org/school.

THANK YOU TO OUR AD SPONSOR

Price Erecting Company invests in education and character development at St. Marcus.

MISSION

To provide people impacted by disabilities with a daily opportunity to be fit, active, healthy, and to play.

THE ABILITY CENTER (TAC)

ADDRESS: 10300 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226

PHONE: (262) 385-5738

WEBSITE: tacwi.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 5

ANNUAL REVENUE: $303,600

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2008

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheAbilityCenter

Wisconsin

GOALS

TAC is working to transform Greater Milwaukee into the most inclusive recreation destination in America.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

TAC has opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer at our Open Gym, 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball, and RampUp events. Visit tacwi.org/get-involved to sign-up.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

RampUp: Universal Community - making universal play possible for everBODY throughout greater Milwaukee, and in collaboration with the Milwaukee County Parks. You can join our RampUp movement, which to date has transformed Bradford Beach into the country’s most accessible. We also made it possible for all abilities to bike Milwaukee’s lakefront, ice skate in Red Arrow Park, and ensured access for all during County Executive Crowley’s Healthy County Challenge. Now RampUp is transforming Wisconsin Avenue Park into America’s most “universal park” so ALL families can play together! Fundraising events are conducted periodically throughout the year to support TAC.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Support The Ability Center and Universal Park by clicking Donate at tacwi.org/park

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Luber (Board President) H Community Volunteer and CPA

Dan Burzynski (Board Treasurer) H Clifton Larson Allen LLP

Bryant McFadden (Board Secretary) H

Gatzke Law, LLC

Deb Schiel

Friends of the Domes

Nick Stroud

Damian Buchman Founder and Executive Director

Scott Luber Board President

Thematic

Chris Harris-Morse North Avenue Market

Brad Holz, Sr. Direct Supply

Kelly Risser

U.S. Bank

Meghan Schopp

Urban Ecology Center

John Haupt

Milwaukee County Commission for People with Disabilities

Eric Barber Madison Area Technical College

Chris Due The Burke Foundation

JOIN US IN BUILDING universal park...

...because sisters Anna and Ivy (right) deserve to play TOGETHER with their family, friends, and neighbors. They deserve to hit a home run, run bases, play in the woods, hug a tree, and climb to the TOP of the playground. Our goal is to transform Wisconsin Avenue Park into a multi-generational, safe space where people of all ages and abilities can play. The 18 acres of universal play will feature an inclusive and special needs playground, play pockets, an inclusive challenge course, family fitness area, the first universal ball field, sensory woods, accessible trails, and countless opportunities to be fit, active, and healthy.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee has already committed $500,000 to transform Wisconsin Avenue Park into America’s most inclusive park.

Special thanks to The Ability Center’s Founder, Damian Buchman, and our Universal Park campaign leader, Matt Smith, Catalyst Construction. Join us in ensuring everyBODY can play together. Learn more at: tacwi.org/park

Damian Buchman

Matt Smith

THE FLORENTINE OPERA

ADDRESS: 205 W. Highland Ave., Ste 201 Milwaukee, WI 53203

PHONE: (414) 291-5700

WEBSITE: florentineopera.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 12

ANNUAL REVENUE: $5.45 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1933

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/FlorentineOpera

SERVICE AREA

We bring opera to the Greater Milwaukee community, including up to 15,000 children every year.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

The Florentine Opera Company is driven to produce the full range of operatic works reflecting the highest musical and theatrical standards, and to support community and education programs that foster the current and next generation of opera audiences and practitioners.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

The Florentine Opera provides patrons with unique artistic experiences, creating a connection between artists and audiences to our collective humanity. We do that through: Inspiring deeper relationships with our audience Creating a comprehensive experience through ticketing, shows, partners, and hospitality.

• Providing a nurturing environment for staff and artists to live and work in. Representing Milwaukee through our programs, vendors, artists, and throughout the company.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Florentine welcomes volunteers for support with our events, smaller performances, administrative work, driving, loaned expertise, and more. We appreciate you spending your time and knowledge in support of our mission. Please contact info@florentineopera.org for more information.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Pasta & Puccini - One weekend a year, we gather beneath the stars for a delicious Italian dinner and to listen to some of the best opera in the world. And “That’s Amore!”

Diva Gala - Now a yearly tradition celebrating our education programming that serves more than 15,000 Milwaukee Public School students and others, the DIVA Gala is the one time of year where dramatic black tie is full of spectacle, glamour, and electricity.

Join us for a delicious libation hour, delectable treats and dinner, a special performance from the 22/23 Baumgartner Studio Artists with surprises throughout the evening!

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We are always seeking partners to help sponsor a performance in an area school or bring deserving students and community members to our mainstage performances.

New this year, our Schools on Stage Initiative is even putting students into our biggest shows.

Maggey Oplinger General Director and CEO

Catherine Costantini (President)

Dr. Peter Drescher (Past President)

Dr. David Paris (President Elect)

Wayne Lueders (Secretary)

Claire Hackmann (VP Development)

Wendy Burke (VP Human Resources)

Mary Shiely (VP Finance and Treasurer)

Raechell Thuot (VP Marketing & Audience Development)

Julie Steinhafel (VP Education)

Adam Arndt (VP Governance)

Mark Cameli (Co-Chair EDI)

LaShonda Hill (Co-Chair EDI)

Jan Wade (VP Finance - Jan. 2023)

Tara Argall

Mark Berry

Dr. Gerardo Caballero

Sarah Damsgaard

Marion Gottschalk

Dr. Richard Grunke

Ronald Jacquart

Megan Sheffer-Czuta

Robert Sobczak

Richard Stasik

Maria Vento

UMOS

ADDRESS: 2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207

PHONE: (414) 389-6000

WEBSITE: umos.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 1,019

ANNUAL REVENUE: $53.9 million in grant contracts (2021)

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1965

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/umosinc

YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/ UC7Ea5AU30hUKWzX9L-m82Tw

SERVICE AREA

UMOS has operations in seven states: Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

UMOS is a non-profit, advocacy organization that provides programs and services which improve the employment, educational, health and housing opportunities of underserved populations.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

UMOS is a performance based, customer-focused, data driven non-profit corporation. Our seventy plus program contracts are divided into three major program divisions: Child Development, Workforce Development and Social Services. Our goal is to continue to meet the needs of the individuals, families, and communities where we serve, while meeting and exceeding the performance expectations of our funding sources.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

UMOS host several events and cultural celebrations to meet the needs and expectations of the communities where we serve. Volunteers from the community are needed in various capacities for the Back to School Fair, Breakfast with Santa, and Mexican Independence Parade and Festival community events. Call 414-389-6004 for information on volunteer opportunities.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Ninety-eight percent of UMOS’ financial resources are secured through federal and state government sources. Individual UMOS programs conduct resource development efforts to help “fill in the gaps” to meet the needs of participants not covered by grants. However, corporate and foundation sponsorship opportunities are sought for specific program expansion efforts, as well as for corporate and community events. Corporate and community events include Back to School Fair, Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival, Annual Hispanic Awards Banquet, Breakfast with Santa Event and Cerveceros Tailgate event.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Specific program areas, like the UMOS Latina Resource Center’s domestic violence, sexual assault and anti-human trafficking supportive services seek financial support to help cover non-federal match requirements. The UMOS Food Pantry seeks support with facility improvement needs. Corporate and community events also seek corporate and foundation support to help ensure the events are available and affordable. Call 414-389-6039 for overall support needs and giving opportunities.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ben Obregon (Chair) H

Maria Watts (Vice Chair) H

Nedda Avila

Julio Guix

Marisela Galaviz

Joe Villmow

Carmen Flores

Esmeralda Belmares

Kevin Magee

Silvia Perez

Guadalupe “Wally” Rendon

Jose Ruano

Michael “Mike” Milam

Cesar Sotelo

Maria Borda-Wiesner

Jose Carrillo

Pastor Juan Salinas

Earnie Hill

Ben Obregon Chair, UMOS Board of Directors

Lupe Martinez President and Chief Executive Officer

MISSION

UCC’S mission is to transform the lives of Hispanics, families and individuals of all ages by providing the highest quality comprehensive services in education, human services, health, community development and cultural arts.

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER

ADDRESS: 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204

PHONE: (414) 384-3100

WEBSITE: unitedcc.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 500+

ANNUAL REVENUE: $41,329,245

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1970

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/unitedcc

TWITTER: @UCCMKE

SERVICE AREA

UCC serves individuals across MIlwaukee County, with a focus on southside neighborhoods in the 53204 and 53215 zip codes.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

UCC’s vision is an empowered and thriving Hispanic community where all achieve their fullest potential. Our community-based, wraparound approach focuses on strengthening the family and community as a total unit, where everyone has a chance to maximize their potential. Education is at the core of every UCC program, as we believe through education our community members will lead a better life. Programs include elder care, cultural arts programming, human services, housing support, preschool, k-8 education, and college preparatory programs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are so grateful for the passion and talent of our volunteers! While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our volunteer program availability, we currently have several ongoing volunteer needs as well as one-time, small group volunteering options:

• Crafting with our seniors

Coaching our athletic teams

Technology tutoring for our elderly

Many volunteers who are not able to participate inperson at this time are hosting supply drives for various programs.

For more information regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Jennifer Steiner at jennifers@unitedcc.org.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We are so grateful for our partners and friends who have shown support for the last 52 years. Together, we have provided love, care and educational opportunities for our family members of all ages: helping each individual reach their fullest potential. Giving opportunities include:

• Individual donations

Giving in honor or in memory of a loved one

Gifts of stock

Donor Advised Fund designations

• Corporate sponsorships of our Anniversary Celebration

For more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact Amanda Lent at alent@unitedcc.org.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Cristy Garcia-Thomas (Board Chair) H

Advocate Aurora Health Care

Felipe E. Muzquiz (Board Secretary) H

Johnson Controls

Scott Hawig (Board Treasurer) H

Froedtert Health

Laura Gutierrez Executive Director

Luis Arroyo

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Mary Beth Berkes Shorewood Group LLC

Michael T. Byrnes

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Patricia M. Cadorin

Community Volunteer

Marlene Castillo

Johnson Financial Group

Peter Coffey

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Raquel Filmanowicz

BMO Harris Bank

Chris Goller PNC Bank

Mike Kopischkie

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Susan H. Martin

Community Volunteer

Bill O’Toole

Catholic Financial Life

Thomas Richtman

US Bank

Jorge F. Saucedo, MD, MBA

Froedtert Health System

Vanessa Perez Topczewski

UW-Whitewater

Maclovio Vega

Northwestern Mutual

Patricia M. Whaley

Retired, Zurn Water Solutions Corp.

Thomas Zale

Northwestern Mutual

Marian Zincke

Ingersoll Rand, Inc

Jose Olivieri (Emeritus)

Gus Ramirez (Emeritus)

Mary Alice Tierney (Emeritus)

MISSION

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in health, education, and financial stability.

UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY

ADDRESS: 225 W. Vine St., Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 263-8100

WEBSITE: UnitedWayGMWC.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 80

ANNUAL REVENUE: $60 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1909

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/UnitedWayGMWC

TWITTER: @UnitedWayGMWC

SERVICE AREA

Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

United Way aspires to produce significant and measurable results in the areas of health, education, and financial stability by convening resources, volunteers, experts, and other service providers for short-term relief and long-term success.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

United Way offers volunteer opportunities for individuals, students, families, and corporate groups. Volunteers can choose from many types of opportunities including virtual volunteering, in-person volunteering at a local nonprofit agency, packing kits, running a supply drive and more.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

United Way runs a community-wide campaign each fall which allows donors to maximize their investments in the community by giving to the Community Fund. Corporate partners provide dollar-for-dollar matches to offer greater community impact. Donors can join one or more donor networks to connect with like-minded individuals.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways an individual or group can give to United Way. An individual can give a one-time gift through their workplace or make a planned gift. A company or organization can run a workplace giving campaign give a corporate gift, and/or provide in-kind or sponsorship support.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Linda E. Benfield ★

Steven G. Booth

David Bowles

Daniel J. Bukiewicz

Bladen J. Burns

Filippo Carini ★

Patricia M. Cadorin

Cheryl R. Carron

Michael G. Carter ★

Eric L. Conley

Sheldon Cuffie

Antony B. D’Cruz

Coreen Dicus-Johnson

Michael R. Evans

Pamela S. Fendt ★

Kevin Fletcher

John W. Florsheim

Cristy Garcia-Thomas

David Gay ★

Cindy Gnadinger, Ed.D

Linda Gorens-Levey ★

Kelly H. Grebe ★

Maricha M. Harris, M.A.

Nancy Hernandez ★

Mark F. Irgens ★

Jasmine M. Johnson, MSM

John Kissinger

Donald W. Layden Jr. ★

Matthew S. Levatich ★

Amy L. Lindner ★

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas

Jay M. Magulski

Blake D. Moret

Wayne T. Morgan ★

George R. Oliver ★

Jeffrey D. Peelen

Christopher C. Piotrowski ★

Dr. Keith P. Posley

Dr. Joan M. Prince

★ DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Jonas Prising

John R. Raymond, Sr., MD

Steven S. SaLoutos

Bernie Sherry

Thelma A. Sias ★

Judson M. Snyder ★

Judie Taylor ★

Scott Turner

Dale E. Van Dam

Mark Wallace

Thomas J. Westrick

DeVona Wright Cottrell

Amy Lindner President & CEO

Donald Layden Jr. Board Chair

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UNITED WAY’S COMMUNITY FUND

Southeast helped Clare built the confidence she needed to pursue her dreams.

United Way connects those in need to those who can help. The Community Fund is at the heart of our work.

You + Local Nonprofit Partners = United Community

Here's why:

You. When you give to the Community Fund, your donation is combined with thousands of other donors, funding over 200 programs that have a direct impact on the health, education, and financial stability of so many in our neighborhoods.

Local Nonprofit Partners. United Way knows the nonprofit agencies who are doing the hard work every single day, offering support to those who may be struggling. Your donation directly supports this work. United Community. The solutions we create together go beyond short-term fixes. We are creating lasting change.

AGENCY PROGRAM PARTNERS

Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP)

Advocates of Ozaukee

American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin

Ascension Seton Dental Clinic

Aurora at Home

Aurora Family Service

Aurora Healing & Advocacy Services

Bay View Community Center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County

Boy Scouts of America, Potawatomi Area Council

Boy Scouts of America, Three Harbors Council

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Bread of Healing Clinic

The Cathedral Center

Thank you to our ad sponsor

United Way’s Community Fund fights for the health, education, and financial stability of everyone in our local community through strategic programatic investments in the following agencies:

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Centro Legal

Children’s Wisconsin

City Year

COA Youth & Family Centers

Community Advocates

Community Outpatient Health Service

Community Smiles Dental

Curative Care Network

Diverse and Resilient

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin

Eras Senior Network

Family Service of Waukesha

Friedens Community Ministries

FRIENDS

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

GPS Education Partners

Grand Avenue Club

Guest House of Milwaukee

Harry & Rose Samson Family

Jewish Community Center

HEAR Wisconsin

Housing Resources

IMPACT

IndependenceFirst

Jewish Family Services

La Casa de Esperanza

La Causa

Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

Literacy Services of Wisconsin

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

Mental Health America of Wisconsin

Meta House

Milwaukee Christian Center

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center

Milwaukee Urban League

The Milwaukee Women’s Center

MKE Fellows

NAMI Southeast Wisconsin

Neighborhood House of Milwaukee

New Concept Self Development Center

Next Door

Ozaukee Family Services

The Parenting Network

Parents Place

Pathfinders

PEARLS for Teen Girls

Penfield Children’s Center

Portal

The Salvation Army – Waukesha County

The Salvation Army –

Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

Silver Spring Neighborhood Center

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

Sojourner Family Peace Center

St. Joseph Academy

United Community Center

Vision Forward Association

Vivent Health

Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center

Waukesha Free Clinic

Wisconsin Community Services

The Women’s Center

YMCA, Glacier Community - Pabst Farms

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County

YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

United Way partner Girl Scouts of Wisconsin

Santana first visited United Way partner Community Smiles Dental when she was twelve. Now a mom of four, Santana brings the whole family to Community Smiles.

United Way Reducing Barriers to Employment partner JobsWork

helped Henry discover

passion and build a career he can be proud of.

VERSITI BLOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE

ADDRESS: 8733 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226

PHONE: (414) 937-6229

WEBSITE: versiti.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 75

ANNUAL REVENUE: $2,500,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1947

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/VersitiBloodCenterofWisconsin

TWITTER: @BloodCenterWI

SERVICE AREA

We are a blood research institute, and therefor our reach is global. We’re located in Wauwatosa, WI, and our 35 researchers publish and collaborate around the world.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

MISSION

To create a vigorous mission-based environment of discovery, to promote innovation, throughout the organization, to seek an understanding of basic biological processes, to translate that understanding to the clinic and to foster patient-oriented research, all aimed at improvement in patient care through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Our goals are to find better treatments and cures for a host of blood diseases.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation welcomes volunteers to support our fundraising efforts and our annual Gala. For more information about how you can give of your time, please call the Foundation office at (414) 937-6799.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

We hold an annual Imagine Gala that brings 200+ people together to learn about research and to donate in support of that lifesaving work.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation exists to connect donors/philanthropists with the research that’s taking place at the institute. Donations support advancing blood research.

Chris Miskel President and CEO

Kelley McCaskill Vice

President of Philanthropy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andy Anderson, MD

Dixon Benz, II

Sam Bradt

Guy Crane

Louise Crowley

Emery Harlan

Tom Hauske

Laura Hyland

Kathy Klein

Rob Manegold

Susan Pelz

Suzy Stemper

Julia Syburg

John Raymond, MD

Mike White

Peter Ziegler

Versiti is a fusion of blood donors and blood health innovators who recognize that the gifts of blood and life are precious. With ten permanent donor centers located throughout Wisconsin, hundreds of blood drives held each day throughout our communities, and an internationally renowned Blood Research Institute (BRI), we’re committed to giving back.

Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Versiti’s BRI is a premier center for the investigation of blood-related diseases and conditions. For more than 70 years, the BRI has made scientific breakthroughs affecting patients with heart disease, stroke, cancer, immune system disorders and blood diseases. Their combination of skill and knowledge results in novel treatments that greatly improve patient outcomes and give hope to those who are struggling. A philanthropic gift to Versiti enables our team to spend more time researching better treatments and cures and bring these life-saving discoveries to patients more quickly.

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To make a gift to Versiti, visit versiti.org/financial-giving

Meet Mariah

Just three days after she was born, tiny Mariah Roberts was in a fight for her life. She was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder predominantly found in people of African descent that afflicts approximately 100,000 Americans.

Sickle cell disease is caused by a blood protein that creates abnormal red blood cells. While normal cells are disc-shaped, abnormal cells are sickleshaped and carry less oxygen, interrupt healthy blood flow, and lead to tissue and organ damage and potentially premature death.

Immediately, Mariah received two blood transfusions that eased her pain and cleared up her complications. Her parents, Chris and Tamara, who were dedicated blood donors prior to Mariah’s birth, are now spreading the word about the importance of blood donation, especially in the African-American community.

“It’s our duty to donate blood,” says Mariah’s mom, Tamara. “We take it upon ourselves that somebody helped our daughter, so now we do it in return.”

MISSION

Though our name has changed, our mission remains the same: We help children and families thrive by restoring connections that promote equity, learning, healing and wellness. Wellpoint is a community-facing human-serving organization with deep roots in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. For more than 170 years, we have continually evolved our service offerings to meet the changing needs of the community.

WELLPOINT CARE NETWORK

ADDRESS: 8901 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222

PHONE: (414) 463-1880

WEBSITE: wellpoint.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 300

ANNUAL REVENUE: $30 million

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1850

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/WellpointCare

TWITTER: @WellpointCare

SERVICE AREA

Wellpoint takes a trauma informed approach to provide child and family well-being, mental health and community services to children and families in the Greater Milwaukee area and Wisconsin.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

Our goal is to restore connections for children, youth, adults, and families who have experienced childhood, generational and/or historical trauma.

We remain committed to addressing the impact of trauma, preventing adversity and promoting resilience for the people in our care through providing mental health care, training and child and family services.

We help children and families overcome barriers by focusing on our Five Pillars of Stability: Employment, Education, Housing, Health and Caring Connections.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Wellpoint offers a number of volunteer opportunities. Individuals are welcome to volunteer at our events, in our Community Garden or through Board Membership. Contact our Fund Development office to learn more.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Please visit our website for sponsorship opportunites. Join us for our annual Back to School Event hosted in August. Other fundraising events include, Giving Tuesday, Facebook Giving Funds, Amazon Smile, and In-kind donation drives.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Your donation will help children and families thrive! Monthly and annual donations fuel general operations and our array of program services. There are various ways to provide financial support to help Wellpoint children and families thrive, including, annual campaign gift, gifts of stock, sponsorships, workplace employee giving, and through In-kind gifts. Gifts can be made online at wellpoint.org

To learn more, please contact Stephanie Allen, Director of Fund Development at (414) 465-5752. We Value your support!

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William Harrigan (Board Chair) H First Business Bank

James Madlom (Vice Chair) H Mueller Communications

Mary L. McCormick (Immediate Past Chair) Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Akel Akel (Treasurer) H GE Healthcare

Ann Leinfelder Grove (Secretary) H Wellpoint President, CEO

James Burnett

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office

Jacqueline Herd-Barber Community Volunteer

Tim Herman Milliman

Sebastian Jacinto Diaz

Northwestern Mutual

Monica Minor

Robert W. Baird

Jack Nelson Community Volunteer

James Peterson Foley & Lardner LLP

Brian E. Pier

GetUsROI LLC

Al Pinckney MATC

Andrew Rebstock Johnson Controls

Paul T. Reidl, Jr. River Run Computers, Inc.

John Teevan Community Volunteer

Clyde Tinnen Foley & Lardner LLP

Bill Harrigan Board Chair

Ann Leinfelder Grove President & CEO

We See a World Where Every Child and Family Can Thrive.

For more than 170 years, Wellpoint Care Network has evolved its services as the needs of the community have changed. Today, we better understand the impact of poverty, inequity and adversity on those in our care.

So, we’ve shifted our approach from treating symptoms to becoming a place to restore connections

Learn more about our vision for community care at wellpoint.org/thrive

MISSION

WISCONSIN HERO OUTDOORS

ADDRESS: W329 N690 Kettle Moraine Dr. Delafield, WI 53018

PHONE: (262) 337-9090

WEBSITE: wiherooutdoors.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 2

ANNUAL REVENUE: $231,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2016

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/wiherooutdoors

The mission of Wisconsin Hero Outdoors is to help connect Veterans, First Responders, and their families to outdoor activities in Wisconsin. Using camaraderie of outdoor activities to address both the physical and mental health challenges brought on by the stresses of service and ultimately aide in the prevention of suicide. SERVICE AREA State

GOALS

Our primary goal is to help connect Veterans, First Responders, and their families to the outdoors. We have dozens of ways to effectuate that mission. The objective is to provide our Heroes with a safe platform to find healthy alternative activities that positively affect the mind and body. Healthy activities and genuine camaraderie are the secrets to our success.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Wisconsin Hero Outdoors hosts a variety of activities throughout the year that include fishing, golf, hiking, and other outdoor activities. We do look for volunteers who are able to spend the day with our participants teaching the skills needed for the activities.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Over the years, Wisconsin Hero Outdoors has accepted inkind donations and monetary donations online or mailed to our main office. All donors have the opportunity to be recognized publicly, or remain anonymous. We also host a handful of fundraiser events to support our mission.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are various ways you can support Wisconsin Hero Outdoors. We appreciate all contributions and generous supporters like you.

Corporate sponsorship

Individual contribution

• Workplace/employee giving

Event participation

Monetary donations can be made by mail or online at wiherooutdoors.org. We are also a charity enrolled in Amazon Smile. smile.amazon.com

President Ben Jarvis Vice President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tammy Sawyer (President) ★

Ben Jarvis (Vice President) ★ Army Veteran

George Jozwiak (Treasurer) ★ First Responder

James “Groovy” Cocroft (Secretary) ★ Navy Veteran

Help us expand our Women’s Initiative, which allows us to serve the female Veterans and First Responders in Wisconsin. Spending time in the great outdoors—even for a short amount of time—rejuvenates the mind, body, and spirit. Wisconsin Hero Outdoors offers safe, family-friendly, all-season outdoor activities with top-quality outdoor recreation equipment at no charge to our participants.

wiherooutdoors.org

contactus@wiherooutdoors.org

MISSION

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin’s mission Is to eliminate racism and empower women, promoting, peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

YWCA SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN

ADDRESS: 1915 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53212

PHONE: (414) 374-1800

WEBSITE: ywcasew.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 27

ANNUAL REVENUE: $3,300,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1893

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ywcasew

SERVICE AREA

We serve the communities of Southeast Wisconsin. Primarily Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha Counties.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

GOALS

YWCA SEW is an Opportunity Zone of the YWCA USA. New president & CEO, Tracy L. Williams, will innovate and take the organization to the next level with a new reimagined strategy. Our goals are to achieve long-term sustainability, lead solutions with regional to national mission impact, and leverage current programming by creating a Women’s Empowerment Hub and infusing performing arts and athletics into our offerings. We are building upon our legacy programming to meet the 21st-century needs of our community. Areas of focus remained aligned with racial justice and civil rights, empowerment and economic advancement, and health and safety.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers have a number of options at YWCA SEW. All of these examples can be done in ways that respect public health guidelines: resume preparation & interview practice with job seekers, guest presentations or assisting with special events. For inquiries please email ceo@ ywcasew.org.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

A capital campaign will kick off on December 28, 2022, in partnership with world-renowned director, manager, and award-winning choreographer Frank Gaston Jr. to support the YWCA SEW’s goal to launch reimagined programming in 2023.

The kickoff will be a Gala and Awards Ceremony held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, hosted by notable figures such as Milwaukee’s-own Frank Gatson Jr., Brandy Norwood, Anthony Burrell, and Carl Lewis in partnership with YWCA SEW.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The YWCA Southeast Wisconsin is bolstering programming and renovating its headquarters to a state-of-the-art facility.

The renovation of their space and innovation of their programs will increase the visibility, impact, and financial sustainability of the YWCA SEW.

Join the cause and contribute to our capital campaign to reimagine our headquarters on MLK Jr. Drive, reinvigorate and restore a building to host programming that promotes thriving communities through the YWCA SEW mission. Our EIN: 39-0806258

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

TWITTER: twitter.com/ywcasew ★

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tracy L. Williams (President & CEO) ★

Lindsey Davis, JD (Board Chair) ★ Quarles and Brady LLP

Alonzo P. Walker, MD Community Volunteer

Ann Przybysz CPA

Clifton Larson Allen (CLA)

Bobby Griffin III Rockwell Automation

Bregetta Wilson, MS, BSHS, LPC-IT Embrace Improve Empower, LLC.

Brigitte Hyler Richerson, MSM

Advocate Aurora Health

Danielle Johnson

The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread

Erin Loofboro Badger Meter, Inc.

Geof Storms

Rockwell Automation

Isioma Nwabuzor, JD

RW Baird

Jaquilla Ross, MPA

Rockwell Automation

Jomarie Coloriano

Gateway Technical College

Lois Smith

Community Volunteer

Marquita Hicks

PNC Bank

Preston J. McGlory, (Esq)

Molson Coors Beverage Company

Steve Stall

Community Volunteer

Tammi M. Summers, PhD

Gateway Technical College

Tiffany Wynn

Carroll University

Uniqua J. Adams, M.Ed, CFRE

Milwaukee Academy of Science

Lindsey Davis JD Board Chair

Tracy Williams L. President & CEO

TO SEW

WEAVING TOGETHER A BETTER TOMORROW

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin is committed to lasting and meaningful change. We are headquartered in the heart of Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Arts and Entertainment District, which is a thriving community on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Our programs and services – from advancing resources for women and their families to eliminating barriers that perpetuate racial injustice – are woven together through focus areas shared by YWCAs nationwide. We ask you to join us as we serve both individuals and communities to build a world of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Through a racial justice lens, we have the opportunity to lead change. We serve the most diverse communities of the state of Wisconsin to improve the social determinants of health through education, economic empowerment, arts, and athletics. YWCA SEW’s programs are intergenerational, designed to benefit communities, especially through empowered black and brown women and girls.

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE

ADDRESS: 10005 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226

PHONE: (414) 258-2333

WEBSITE: zoosociety.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 48

ANNUAL REVENUE: $14,868,000

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1910

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ZooPass

TWITTER: @ZooSociety/MKE

Southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois

MISSION

The mission of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee is to conserve wildlife and endangered species, educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALS

Conserve: Our work supports the preservation of natural habitats and conservation of native species in partnership with other organizations. We are committed to bolstering and conserving our local biodiversity.

Educate: The Society offers year-round, science-based, hands-on classes, camps and programs to teach children, adults and families about animals and conservation.

Support: Helping the Milwaukee County Zoo maintain its reputation as Wisconsin’s premier education and cultural treasure is a big part of the Society’s mission. Together, the Zoo and Society serve more than 1 million people annually.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Zoo Pride Volunteer Auxiliary: Volunteers choose from a wide variety of activities to support the Society and the Zoo. Training is held to teach volunteers more about the Zoo and its animals.

Community volunteers help with events throughout the year.

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Zoo Ball - June 2023

Birdies and Eagles Golf Outing - July 2023

Snooze at the Zoo - August 2023

• Animal Safari - August 2023

Ride on the Wild Side - September 2023

Zoo Brew - October 2023

Zumba Fitness Party at the Zoo - November 2023

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Become a Zoo Pass member to support the Zoo. Members enjoy a variety of benefits including discounts on education classes and camps. Platypus Circle offers unique member benefits to corporations and individuals including invitations to events, transferable membership cards and more!

Donate to our annual appeal campaign, support our Adventure Africa Capital Campaign, attend our fundraising events, or sponsor a Zoo animal. Join the Simba Circle by establishing a planned gift.

Jodi Gibson President & CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jay McKenna (Chair)

Tami Scully

Garrison (Vice Chair)

Derek Tyus (Vice Chair)

Maria Gonzalez

Knavel (Secretary)

Jon Sohn (Treasurer)

Mark Berkoff

Rob Beres

Janette Braverman

Joe Frohna

Jodi Gibson ★

Margaret Harris

Nezih Hasanoglu

Tanya Hines

Dustin Hinton

Katherine Hust

Emory Ireland

Christine Irgens

John Kellerman

Margaret (Peggy) C.

Kelsey

Daniel Kempken

John Kissinger

Russ Kohl

Joe Kresl

Caroline Krider

Jenna Kunde

Tony Marino

Dr. Demond Means

Tom Miller

Kat Morrow

Jim Olson

Scott Redlinger

Harold Redman

Don Robertson

Joe Rock

Chuck Roedel

Barry Sattell

Rick Schmidt

Roger Smith

Tony Staniak

Judy Holz Stathas

David Strelitz

James Ward

Wendell Willis

4C-For Children, Inc.

4c-forchildren.org

To connect people and resources to cultivate accessible and high-quality early care and education for the benefit of children, families, and communities.

AB Korkor Foundation for Mental Health adelbkorkorfoundation.org

To make the world a better place for adults and children with ill mental health.

ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis abcdbreastcancersupport.org

To nurtures hope and restores confidence in anyone affected by a breast cancer diagnosis by providing free, personalized information and one-to-one support to patients, families and friends.

Abundant Life Food Pantry & Referral Services alc1.org/foodpantry

To assist and provide supplemental food to the families or individuals within the Oconomowoc and surrounding communities that have been impacted by financial difficulties.

Acts Housing actshousing.org

Promote affordable home ownership that fosters a low-income family’s ability to be self-empowered, thereby reducing community blight, neighborhood deterioration, and poverty. Advocates of Ozaukee advocatesofozaukee.com

With a commitment to safety, respect, and compassion for individuals and families, Advocates of Ozaukee works to end domestic and sexual violence through prevention, intervention, education and advocacy Agape Community Center agape-center.org

In the spirit of compassion and social justice, Agape Community Center is committed to building community with northwest Milwaukee neighborhoods so everyone can thrive.

AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin - ARCW arcw.org

The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin is at the forefront of HIV prevention, care and treatment and is dedicated to providing quality medical, dental, mental health and social services for all people with HIV.

All Hands Boatworks allhandsboatworks.org

All Hands Boatworks exists to build the skills, talents, resilience, and hopes of Milwaukee-area youths through wooden boatbuilding projects, work-based learning experiences, and on-the-water activities.

Alliance Operations Support Services - Milwaukee alliance1.org/operations-services

To increase the capacity of nonprofit organizations by providing solutions and services that strengthen and streamline business operations, enabling their staff to focus on their mission-based, programmatic work.

ALS Association, Inc., Wisconsin Chapter alsawi.org

To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with ALS and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Wisconsin alz.org/sewi

To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

America SCORES Milwaukee AmericaSCORESmke.org

To inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.

American Cancer Society cancer.org

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization on a mission to save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

American Heart Association heart.org

To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Lung Association in WI lungwi.org

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.

American Red Cross redcross.org/wisconsin

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors

Angel On My Shoulder angelonmyshoulder.org

To further the well being of those affected by the cancer crisis through the empowerment of individuals, enhancement of quality of life and perpetuation of a vision of limitless possibilities.

Apricity apricityservices.com

Apricity provides those impacted by substance use disorders a full spectrum of care including treatment, employment and support services in a safe, progressive recovery community

Archdiocese of Milwaukee archmil.org

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his saving death and resurrection by calling, forming and sending disciples to go and make new disciples.

Arise Milwaukee arisemke.org

Arise Milwaukee exists to inspire people to fall in love with Christ in the Catholic Church.

As a community, we live to share the joy of the Gospel and wish to see it bear transformative fruit in the world around us.

Artists Working in Education awe-inc.org

To provide youth in the Milwaukee area with arts enrichment programs to enhance human potential, advance learning and cultivate community.

ArtWorks for Milwaukee artworksformilwaukee.org

Preparing youth for tomorrow by providing transferable job skills through arts internships for tomorrow.

Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org

APOPS mission is to advance worldwide pelvic organ prolapse awareness, guidance, and support, and to innovate universal POP healthcare, education, and research.

Association for the Rights of Citizens with Handicaps archchangeslives.org

The mission of the Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps is to empower children and adults with disabilities to reach their full potential, and to increase prevention and awareness in the community.

Atonement Lutheran School atonementmke.org

To partner with families, our congregation, and the community to prepare every child for eternity with Jesus and a life of Christian service

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement, Inc. ablenow.org

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement provides alternative ways for people with print disabilities to read. Working with trained volunteers, we transcribe print into braille, audio and tactile formats enhancing literacy, productivity and independence.

Aurora Health Care Foundation aurora.org/foundation

The mission of Aurora Health Care Foundation is to enable and foster support from our community in order to advance the purpose of Aurora Health Care, and help more people live well.

Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin assew.org

Improving the lives of all affected by autism and serving as the primary Autism/Asperger Syndrome PDD resource in the nine counties we serve.

Bader Philanthropies bader.org

A philanthropic leader in improving the quality of life of the diverse communities in which it works Balance, Inc. balanceinc.org

To improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and the community.

Barcel Suzuki String Academy barcelsuzuki.com

To enrich the lives of children through music.

Bel Canto Chorus belcanto.org

To enrich the lives of its audiences and its singing members through the outstanding live presentation of the finest choral music and to reach out to the community in order to share the benefits and joy of singing.

Best Buddies Wisconsin bestbuddieswisconsin.org

Best Buddies Wisconsin enhances the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by fostering friendship and social inclusion.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org

To enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc. bbb.org/Wisconsin/bbb-foundation

Helping to advance marketplace trust through education and the support of individuals, businesses and charities operating with integrity.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum bbcmkids.org

The Museum provides evidence based learning opportunities that prepare children to become capable students and responsible adults.

Beyond Vision beyondvision.com

Enrich the lives of Americans who are blind through the dignity of work valued by customers and the community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee bbbsmilwaukee.org

Provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

BizStarts bizstarts.com

BizStarts brings entrepreneurs together from all backgrounds to create a collaborative learning environment whereby working together, we are creating economic opportunities, communities with unique character, and a vibrant city.

Black Arts MKE, Inc.

To continue building strong, sustainable African American arts organizations in Milwaukee that preserve and promote the history and culture of the African diaspora and inspire creativity in future generations.

Bookworm Gardens bookwormgardens.org

To enrich the mind, body, and spirit of the young and young at heart through exploration in a garden environment based on children’s literature.

Box of Balloons Waukesha boxofballoons.org/wisconsin-waukesha

Each birthday happy and every child celebrated. We partner with community social workers to give birthday parties to children in need.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee boysgirlsclubs.org

To inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Brady East STD Clinic bestd.org

We provide quality, professional sexually transmitted disease diagnosis and treatment as well as HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and testing in a manner that is sensitive to the sexual orientation and gender identity of our clients.

Bridge Builders bridgebuildersmke.org

To inspire inner city innovation that will holistically transform neighborhoods one block at a time.

Broadscope Disability Services broadscope.org

Advancing opportunities for people with disabilities and their families in Southeastern Wisconsin.

BROS Inc. (Brothers Rising Over Our Streets) Brosmke.com

Because YOUR reality doesn’t have to be someone else’s perception!

Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation

brpf.org

The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation’s goal is to find a cure for paralysis through funding the latest in medical research and to provide assistance to those that suffer from neurological disorders.

Bublr Bikes bublrbikes.org

“Our Mission: Bublr delivers a sustainable excellent bikeshare system for all.

Our Vision: Bicycles are an accessible, convenient, and integrated travel option for everyone.”

Camp Hometown Heroes hometownheroes.org

Camp Hometown Heroes, a national free weeklong overnight summer camp for children and siblings between the ages of seven to seventeen of fallen U.S. service members, provide the children with the opportunity to openly discuss their feelings and experiences.

Campus Kitchen at Marquette campuskitchens.org

Use service as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds and build communities.

Cardinal Stritch University stritch.edu/giving

Cardinal Stritch University, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and rooted in the liberal arts tradition, transforms lives and communities through servant leadership, learning, and service.

Catholic Charities ccmke.org

Inspired by Christ’s call to serve, our mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS Cedar Community cedarcommunity.org

Cedar Community’s mission is to model Christ’s love for humanity by creating life-enhancing relationships, services and environments.

Center for Communication, Hearing & Deafness cchdwi.org

The Center for Communication, Hearing & Deafness is a nonprofit that helps infants, children, and adults with hearing loss by eliminating communication and language barriers through personalized services, technology, and education.

Centro Hispano Milwaukee (Council for the Spanish Speaking) centrohispanomke.org

Advocates on behalf of Latinos and the socially and economically challenged.

Children’s Wisconsin chw.org/giving

Children’s Wisconsin is a private, independent, not-for-profit health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

Christian Family Solutions

ChristianFamilySolutions.org

Our mission is to heal and help people in need through the ministry of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing quality mental health care to individuals and families through our counseling, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs

Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County christmasclearingcouncil.org

The purpose of this organization is to promote, coordinate and provide community giving to children in need during the Christmas holiday season and to avoid the duplication of giving in Waukesha County.

Churchill Society of Wisconsin churchillsocietyofwi.org

One of 25 USA authorized affiliates in the International Churchill Society. Established in 1968 to educate new generations in the leadership, statesmanship, vision, courage and boldness of Sir Winston Churchill.

City Champs Foundation citychamps.org

Uplift kids, and positively impact local communities through the discipline and education of boxing and mixed martial arts training. City Champs finds youth from challenged environments with a desire to learn martial arts, but can’t afford it.

City Forward Collective ityforwardcollective.org

The mission of City Forward Collective is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend a high-quality school.

City Year Milwaukee cityyear.org/milwaukee

Build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship. City Year unites young adults, ages 17-24, to serve full-time as tutors, mentors and role models in high need schools.

Club Kids in Danger Saved Inc. clubkids414.org

To empower the kids with the knowledge, strength and determination to become a better person and citizen of the community by educating them with the skills they need to succeed.

COA Youth & Family Centers coa-yfc.org

Helps Milwaukee children, teens, and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of educational, recreational, and social work programs offered through its urban community centers and rural camp facility.

Coalition for Children, Youth & Families coalitionforcyf.org

Our mission is to inspire, inform, and support families to build strength, confidence, and resiliency.

College Possible Milwaukee collegepossible.org/Milwaukee

Helps low-income Milwaukee students earn college degrees through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation supportcsm.org

At Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation, we cultivate philanthropic support by connecting community members who are called to care through their gifts to Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s programs and services.

Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Wing cafwi.org

To educate, inspire and honor through flight. Our goal is to preserve World War II aircraft and to educate people about the stories of the men and women who built, maintained and flew them.

Community Advocates communityadvocates.net

To provide individuals and families with advocacy and services that meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity.

Community Care, Inc. communitycareinc.org

Develop and demonstrate innovative, flexible, community-based approaches to care for at-risk adults, in order to optimize their quality of life and optimize the allocation of community resources.

Community Projects Committee, Inc. cpforseniors.org

Brighten the lives of low-income senior citizens and disabled individuals over the age of 50, by providing meal & social programs, and one annual care package Community Warehouse thecommunitywarehouse.org

Community Warehouse exists to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by serving the neighborhoods and non-profits of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are a non-profit, faith-based organization set up to provide people in the Milwaukee community with affordable home.

Concordia University cuw.edu

Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world.

Convergence Resource Center convergenceresource.org

To provide services to men & women rebuilding their lives after trauma with emphasis of formerly incarcerated & human trafficking survivors by administering resources with the goal of deterring re-incarceration or repetition of destructive behaviors.

COPE Services copeservices.org

The mission of COPE Services is to provide emotional support and crisis intervention to Ozaukee County and the Greater Milwaukee Area. This mission will be accomplished by the maintenance of a 24 hour telephone helpline, a website, and a chat line.

CORE El Centro core-elcentro.org

A bilingual, natural healing center for those of low income, CORE El Centro’s mission is to create access, build community, and inspire to wholeness. Integrating body, mind and spirit our services nurture community well-being.

Creative Employment

Opportunities

dba TransCen, Inc. ceomke.com

Improving the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful work and community inclusion.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School cristoreymilwaukee.org

Cristo Rey Jesuit is a Catholic, college prep high school for young women and men of all faiths and limited financial means which integrates rigorous academics, professional work experiences, and spiritual development.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation - Wisconsin Chapter crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ chapters/ Wisconsin

To cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

Curative Care Network Curative.org

Curative Care Network improves the function and quality of life for persons with disabilities or limiting conditions through high quality care and services. Danceworks, Inc. danceworksmke.org

Enhance the joy, health and creativity of the community through performances, classes and outreach activities that integrate dance and other art forms.

Discovery World discoveryworld.org

Discovery World educates, motivates, mobilizes, and inspires the entrepreneurs and innovators of the 21st century.

Dominican Center for Women, Inc. dominican-center.org

The Dominican Center for Women, Inc. partners with the community to maintain and enhance a beautiful, stable, healthy and safe neighborhood consisting of residents who are community-minded and are striving to be meaningfully educated and employed.

Donate Life Wisconsin DonateLifeWisconsin.com

Donate Life Wisconsin is a not-for-profit alliance committed to increasing organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in Wisconsin. We work to inspire Wisconsin citizens to save and heal lives by registering as donors.

Donovan Hines Foundation of Exuberance Corporation donovanhinesfoundationof.com

Our organization’s mission is providing sophisticated Emotional and Spiritual Counseling to families affected by the loss of a loved one to Gun Violence and Domestic Violence in our community. We Grieve As One!

Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation, Inc. abhmuseum.org

ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. We envision a society that remembers its past in order to shape a better future - a nation undivided by race where every person matters equally.

Early Music Now earlymusicnow.org

Early Music Now is dedicated to the creation of lively connections with the past through historically informed presentations of music composed before 1800.

Eastcastle Place eastcastleplace.com

A nonprofit senior living community dedicated to serving our residents and their families by offering a full continuum of care, fostering active and fulfilling lifestyles while respecting the dignity and independence of our residents.

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin eastersealswise.com

To change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive, differences in people’s lives every day.

Ebenezer Child Care Centers ebenezerchildcare.com

Ebenezer Child Care Centers, Inc. sets the standard for superior child care by partnering with parents and the community to create diverse, innovative, and nurturing environments that provide a foundation for learning.

NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

Milwaukee Area Land Conservancy MKEConservancy.org

To preserve and protect valuable land and water resources for the benefit of the public, as well as for the wildlife dependent on these resources, in order to maintain quality of life, biological diversity, and natural scenic beauty.

Milwaukee Art Museum mam.org

The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education.

Milwaukee Ballet milwaukeeballet.org

Milwaukee Ballet transforms lives and connects communities through inspiring performance, community engagement, education and training.

Milwaukee Center for Independence mcfi.net

To assist individuals and families with special needs to better live and work in the community.

Milwaukee Children’s Choir MilwaukeeChildrensChoir.org

Provides exceptional choral music education and performance experiences to children, ages 4-18, that foster creativity, personal expression and social growth.

Milwaukee Christian Center mccwi.org

Believes all people deserve to be treated with compassion and dignity. We exist to move people beyond the challenges of poverty by offering programs and services that are life-affirming and supportive.

Milwaukee College Prep milwcollegeprep.com

Knowledge plus character pave the road to college and beyond.

Milwaukee Community Sailing Center sailingcenter.org

To promote sailing and make Lake Michigan accessible to everyone in the Milwaukee community through quality programs.

Milwaukee Debate League milwaukeedebateleague.org

The mission of the Milwaukee Debate League is to measurably improve students’ academic achievement and their expectations of themselves by engaging in rigorous academic policy debate.

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School www.mkeexcellence.org

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School’s mission is to provide a high-quality 6th-12th grade education for its students that promotes financial stability, inspires personal freedom, and builds a legacy.

Milwaukee Film mkefilm.org

A nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences, with a vision to make Milwaukee a center for film culture

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity milwaukeehabitat.org

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope

Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative mhvivets.org

Our mission is to help homeless and at-risk veterans reach and maintain their highest levels of independence.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design miad.edu

On graduating from MIAD’s transformative curriculum, students join thousands of successful alumni whose talents are continuously in demand, and whose lifework is driven by the passion to inspire, problem-solve & innovate for our economy and society.

Milwaukee NARI Foundation, Inc. milwaukeenarifoundation.org

Create awareness of the home improvement and remodeling industry through educational programs and community activities.

Milwaukee PBS Milwaukeepbs.org

Educates, informs, and entertains the imaginations of adults and children alike.

Milwaukee Public Library Foundation mpl.org/donate

Provides essential support through private contributions for books, materials, programs, and library facilities to ensure continued standing as a great library, responsive to community needs.

Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. mpsfoundation.net

Inspire, engage, and motivate the community in support of Milwaukee Public Schools and the academic achievement of its students.

Milwaukee Public Theatre milwaukeepublictheatre.org

Milwaukee Public Theatre, Ltd. (“MPT”) is a professional not-for-profit touring company that increases awareness of current social issues, promotes cultural diversity, and provides healing arts resources.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater MilwaukeeRep.com

Ignites positive change in the cultural, social, and economic vitality of its community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukee’s rich diversity.

Milwaukee Rescue Mission milmission.org

Faithfully served those who are homeless and poor in Milwaukee since 1893.

Milwaukee Succeeds milwaukeesucceeds.org/who-we-are/ leadership

Milwaukee Succeeds unites our community around a commitment to support strategies that will achieve our shared vision of success for every child, in every school, cradle to career.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra mso.org

The MSO exists to comfort, educate, entertain and exhilarate the human soul through events of cultural significance, relevance and artistic challenge; to embrace, preserve and foster our musical heritage; and to enhance the vibrancy of our community.

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra myso.org

Empowers young people from diverse backgrounds to joyfully pursue musical excellence while building crucial life skills.

Mind Shift mindshift.works

Through Mind Shift’s self-sustaining model, businesses benefit from the detail-oriented skills of people on the autism spectrum while providing meaningful, sustainable employment.

Missionary Currie for Women and Children Inc. missionarycurrieinc.org

To share God’s love and care, by strengthening the community by providing supportive services to women and children who are in need.

MKE Plays milwaukee.gov/mkeplays

MKE Plays transforms underutilized public spaces into high-quality neighborhood parks.

MPC Endowment Ltd. milwaukeepressclub.org/mpc-endowment

Promote and support excellence in journalism in metro Milwaukee by funding journalism student scholarships, career development, programming, and participation by high school and college journalism students in journalism conferences.

Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) wisconsinart.org

MOWA celebrates the value, diversity, and uniqueness of the visual arts and artists of Wisconsin. This is achieved by collecting, conserving, documenting, exhibiting, and promoting aesthetic understandings of the visual arts of Wisconsin.

Muslim Community and Health Center mchcwi.org

To strengthen the Milwaukee community and increase the well-being of its residents by providing free and charitable health care services, social services, counseling, wellness education.

National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin kidneywi.org

Advances change and transforms care through action, advocacy and collaboration to impact the health and well-being of individuals and families who live with or are at-risk of chronic kidney disease.

National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWisconsin Chapter

wisMS.org

We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.

Nativity Jesuit Academy njms.org

With a Nativity education, students are poised for a life of caring, compassion, and Christian leadership and service.

Neighborhood House of Milwaukee nh-milw.org

To build a strong community by strengthening individuals, families, and the neighborhood.

Next Door nextdoormke.org

Next Door supports the intellectual, physical and emotional development of children by partnering with their families for success in school and the community.

Northwest Side Community Development Corporation nwscdc.org

To enhance the standard of living on the northwest side by improving the business environment for our low-income communities through community economic development.

NYC Inc newyoungcreators.com

NYC Inc’s mission is to purchase manage and develop affordable and safe homes for single parents and low income families. We prepare our renter to become buyers when they are ready to make the transition into home ownership.

Operation DREAM, Inc. operation-dream.org

Operation DREAM provides holistic support and developmental opportunities for boys and young men ages 4 to 24 and their families who live in low income neighborhoods in Milwaukee.

Operation FINALLY HOME ofhwisconsin.com

Joining forces with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help wounded war Heroes and their families transition to their home field by building a home to call their own.

Our Next Generation ongkids.org

A community-based organization that provides academic support and enrichment programs for students, kindergarten through high school, in central Milwaukee.

Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. ochc-milw.org

To ensure that men, women and children in the Greater Milwaukee Area receive the quality health care, behavioral health, housing and supportive services needed to live at the highest possible level of self-sufficiency.

Ozaukee Family Services OzaukeeFamilyServices.org

Improving lives to help families succeed Paralyzed Veterans of America - WI Chapter wisconsinpva.org

This organization has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Pathfinders PathfindersMKE.org

Pathfinders’ mission is Empowering Youth. Changing Lives. Our vision is to ensure all youth are safe, healthy, independent, successful and valued.

PAVE pave.org

PAVE’s mission is to make excellent educational opportunities possible for low-income families in Milwaukee. We support excellent board governance and leadership, and build organizational capacity to encourage and sustain high-quality K-12 schools.

Peace Learning Center of Milwaukee plcmke.org

To be a catalyst in the community for nonviolent conflict management, and respect for self, others, and the environment.

PEACE through PIE peacethroughpie.org

We are a national non-profit focused on creating a culture of peace through the simple act of sharing pie. We partner with schools, businesses, and communities to offer tools and opportunities for people to come together and interact peacefully.

Penfield Children’s Center penfieldchildren.org

Provides therapy services, Early Education and Care, a Special Care Nursery, family services and the Behavior Clinic. We also serve children through Milwaukee County’s Birth-to-Three program.

Pewaukee Area Arts Council pewaukeearts.org

To encourage and promote quality arts experiences, programs, events and cultural opportunities in the greater Pewaukee Area.

Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation pse.org

The Foundation exists to allow individuals and organizations the opportunity to support the fostering of sales and marketing education and encourage high scholastic achievement in those fields.

Plymouth Art Foundation, Inc. plymoutharts.org

To Enliven the Spirit of our Community, and to Enrich the Lives of All, by Providing Diverse Experiences in the Arts.

Polish Heritage Alliance polishcenterofwisconsin.org

To promote understanding and appreciation of Polish heritage and culture as embodied in traditions, history, language, current affairs and the arts Portal, inc. portalinc.org

To enhance opportunities for people with disabilities to participate fully in their community as valued neighbors, productive workers & respected citizens.

Present Music

presentmusic.org

Present Music engages artists and audiences in imaginative and provocative experiences with new music through ensemble performance, education and commissioning.

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin wisconsin.preventblindness.org

Improves the lives of children, adults, and families through early detection of eye conditions to prevent blindness and preserve sight.

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation, Inc. pffwcf.org

To promote, encourage, and foster fire safety, burn prevention, and fire safety education. We support burn survivors of all ages and sponsor the Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth.

Project Hope, Inc. projecthopeinc.com

Project Hope, Inc., is committed to the improving lives of adults with disabilities and the homeless or those at risk for becoming homeless through providing adult family homes and single room occupancy homes.

PWSSD Foundation, Inc. pwssdfoundation.org

Provide a charitable opportunity for community support of Port Washington-Saukville School District capital projects and programs best achieved outside public funding.

Racine Art Museum Association, Inc. ramart.org

The mission of the Racine Art Museum is to exhibit, collect, preserve, and educate in the contemporary visual arts.

Racine Symphony Orchestra racinesymphony.org

The mission of the Racine Symphony Orchestra is to enrich, educate, and entertain our communities through the power of music.

Racine Theatre Guild racinetheatre.org

Engage in the theatre arts pursuing activities and productions of high standards and artistic integrity that will enrich and ensure a better quality of life for the residents of Racine and southeastern Wisconsin.

Rebuilding

Together

Greater Milwaukee

rtmilwaukee.org

Provides FREE home repairs and services to ensure homeowners can safely remain in their homes for as long as possible. Home by home, block by block, entire communities are transformed.

Redeem and Restore Center redeemandrestore.org

Together, we love, restore, and support women escaping sex trafficking and exploitation.

Re-Imagine Education, Inc. re-imagineed.org

Our mission is to attract, retain, and elevate educators of color. Creating a culture of inclusivity through mentorship, accountability, and partnership.

Renaissance Theaterworks r-t-w.com/index.html

Create moving theater that awakens our recognition of what it is to be human.

Revitalize Milwaukee freehomerepairs.org

Revitalizes communities by providing FREE, critical home repairs and comprehensive services to veterans, seniors and people with disabilities. Our impact extends beyond individuals served, to revitalizing and stabilizing vulnerable neighborhoods.

River Revitalization Foundation riverrevitalizationfoundation.org

Establish a parkway for public access, walkways, recreation and education, bordering the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers; to use the rivers to revitalize surrounding neighborhoods; and to improve water quality.

Riveredge Nature Center riveredgenaturecenter.org

The mission of Riveredge Nature Center is to promote conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. Through this, Riveredge envisions healthier human and natural communities.

Riverwest Food Pantry, Inc. riverwestfoodpantry.org

We come together around food to relieve hunger, improve lives and grow community well-being.

Rock River Cancer Research Foundation RRCRF.org

A volunteer organization with a primary focus on the prevention and treatment of Breast Cancer with an emphasis on bench and clinical research and related studies in the upper Midwest.

Rocketship Public Schools Milwaukee rocketshipschools.org/area/milwaukee

Our mission at Rocketship Public Schools is to catalyze transformative change in underserved communities through a scalable and sustainable public school model that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents.

Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation rogersbhfoundation.org

Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization on a mission to advance treatment, education, advocacy, and research on behalf of people with mental health or addiction challenges, their families, and the communities we serve.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern WI rmhc-easternwi.org

To keep families together and promote the health and well-being of children.

Roscketship Public Schools Milwaukee rocketshipschools.org/area/milwaukee

To catalyze transformative change in underserved communities through a scalable and sustainable public school model.

Royal Academy of Dance USA radusa.org

As the professional membership body for dance teachers, we will inspire and empower dance teachers and students, members and staff to make innovative, artistic and lasting contributions to dance and dance education throughout the world.

Safe & Sound, Inc. safesound.org

We unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered neighborhoods.

Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM)

swimmke.org

To drive community-based collaboration that helps to prevent and respond to trauma and create a more resilient Milwaukee.

Schauer Arts & Activities Center schauercenter.org

Developing, supporting, and promoting the arts by providing experiences that inspire creativity and connect people.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center schlitzaudubon.org

Conserves our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provides meaningful experiences and environmental education for all.

Schools That Can Milwaukee stcmilwaukee.org

Works to close the Milwaukee achievement gap by increasing the number of high-quality schools available to all students in our community.

SecureFutures securefutures.org

Provides financial literacy programs and resources that empower students to make sound financial decisions

Select Milwaukee selectmilwaukee.org

Our mission is to help people achieve and maintain home-ownership because it enriches their lives and strengthens neighborhoods and communities.

Senior Friends Inc. hartfordseniorcenter.com

The intended purpose of Senior Friends, Inc. is to bring comradeship, love, harmony, and educational programs, and to meet the social needs of all for a brighter future.

Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin Inc. servingolderadults.org

The mission of Serving Older Adults is to provide opportunities and services to adults 50 and better.

SET Ministry With Interfaith

Milwaukee setinc.org

We enrich communities by linking generations, uncovering capabilities and inspiring self-sufficiency.

Seton Catholic Schools setoncatholicschools.org

A transformational educational system committed to overcoming academic and social challenges, empowering students, families and educators to attain their God-given potential. Shakespeare in the Park optimisttheatre.org

We believe that the theatrical arts broaden and enrich those parts of our minds and spirits that are most essentially human. Optimist Theatre is driven to reach artists and audiences across the economic, ethnic, and experiential landscape.

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts wilson-center.com

To be the catalyst for lifelong discovery and exploration of the arts.

SHARP Literacy sharpliteracy.org

Enhances future life success by energizing urban children, motivating them to identify themselves as confident, capable scholars and lifelong learners by inspiring engagement in reading, writing, and research through hands-on interaction and visual arts.

Shepherds College shepherdscollege.edu

Exists to educate and train students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them to reach Appropriate Independence™.

Shorewood House (a division of Meta House) MetaHouse.org

Shorewood House (a division of Meta House) ends the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families.

Siebert Lutheran Foundation siebertfoundation.org

The Siebert Lutheran Foundation stewards its resources and relationships and fosters partnerships to enable the Lutheran Christian community to be more effective, collaborative, and innovative.

Silver Spring Neighborhood Center ssnc-milw.org

To build a safer, stronger neighborhood and community on Milwaukee’s northwest side.

Sirona Recovery sironarecovery.org

Improving the quality of life for individuals and strengthening communities through collaboration, shared resources and multidisciplinary problem-solving strategies.

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers sschc.org

To improve the health and well-being of Milwaukee and surrounding communities by providing quality, patient-centered, family-based health care, health education and social service, free from linguistic, cultural and economic barriers.

Skylight Music Theatre skylightmusictheatre.org

To bring the full spectrum of music theatre works to a wide and diverse audience in celebration of the musical and theatrical arts and their reflection of the human condition.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Racine/ Kenosha Chapter shpbeds.org

No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town.

Social Development Foundation sd-foundation.org

The mission of the Social Development Foundation is to generate awareness, identify resources, and secure support to advance the efforts of the Social Development Commission. Sojourner Family Peace Center familypeacecenter.org

To transform lives impacted by domestic violence.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center southmilwaukeepac.org

To enrich lives by providing creative, innovative and diverse performing arts, life-long learning experiences and a professionally-managed facility for community and regional organizations.

St. Ann Center For Intergenerational Care stanncenter.org

To provide community based health, educational and wellness services for children, frail elderly and persons with special needs, such as, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, to serve as a resource and support for caregivers, to provide overnight respite St. Catherine Residence stcatherineresidence.org

St. Catherine Residence’s mission is to ensure safe, affordable and supportive housing to women with limited income who have diverse talents and needs and aspire to maximize their personal growth and employment opportunities.

St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Inc. stcolettawi.org

Inspired by the Franciscan Values of compassion, dignity and respect, St. Coletta of Wisconsin supports persons with developmental and other challenges to achieve their highest quality of life, personal growth and spiritual awareness.

St. Francis Children’s Center sfcckids.org

To serve and educate children with special needs in inclusive environments enabling them to reach their greatest potential.

St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation thebasilicafoundation.org

The preservation, restoration and enhancement of the Basilica of St. Josaphat as an historical landmark, center of spirituality St. Joseph Academy sjamilwaukee.org

Educate children to be successful life-long learners and problem solvers.

St. Marcus School stmarcus.org/school

To disciple children for Christ now and for all eternity, and to train them in excellence for their roles in their family, church, community, workplace and country.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee svdpmilw.org

An international volunteer organization whose members are known as Vincentians, is to eliminate poverty and hunger, by promoting and establishing acts of charity and justice.

Starfish Foundation

starfishfound.org

Assist emotional trauma survivors to release their grief, rage and shame; and allow joy, productivity and prosperity back into their and their families lives

Stars and Stripes Honor Flight starsandstripeshonorflight.org

Stars and Stripes Honor Flight honors all veterans by flying WWII, Korean War, and terminally ill veterans from other conflicts to Washington DC to visit their memorials.

Stepping Stone Farms steppingstonefarms.org

Our mission is to foster resilience, responsibility and self esteem in at-risk youth, veterans and others by allowing participants to experience the healing power of horses.

Stillwaters Cancer Support Services stillwaterscenter.org

Stillwaters provides free, professional counseling and emotional support to anyone touched by cancer.

Summit Educational Association summitea.org

Summit works to establish high goals for the educational excellence and character development of children in the inner-city.

Susan G. Komen Southeast Wisconsin komensoutheastwi.org

It’s simple. Komen Southeast Wisconsin is fighting breast cancer. How? Funding programs that support those in the fight to save lives. Educating individuals about breast cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection and the resources that are available to them.

Tailwaggers 911 tailwaggers911.com

Homeless But Not Helpless... Saving One Life At a Time.

TBEY Arts Center, Inc. tbey.org

Strengthens youth ages 6-19 through exposure to the arts and opportunities for creative expression. Receive professional arts instruction, enjoy performances and exhibits, and receive tutoring, mentoring and coaching to achieve academically.

Teens Grow Greens teensgrowgreens.org

Grows teens through hands-on experience in healthy living, entrepreneurship, and leadership so that they become role-models among their peers and in their community.

The Ability Center tacwi.org

To provide people impacted by disabilities with a daily opportunity to be fit, active, healthy, and to play.

The Catholic Community Foundation legaciesoffaith.org

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation exists to support the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, especially in the ten archdiocesan counties of southeastern Wisconsin.

The Charles E. Kubly Foundation charlesekublyfoundation.org

Better the lives of those affected by depression by increasing public awareness of the disease and its devastating effects.

The Difference Principle differenceprinciple.org

We offer various management and administrative services to nonprofit organizations leaving staff free to fulfill their agency’s mission, vision, and goals.

The First Tee of Southeast Wisconsin thefirstteesoutheastwisconsin.org

Impact the lives of young people and their families by providing educational programs for youth that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

The Gathering of Southeast WI, Inc. thegatheringwis.org

The Gathering is a Milwaukee nonprofit dedicated to providing meals and associated services to those who would otherwise go hungry or without. We respect the dignity and values of every individual we serve and value our volunteers who allow us to serve the community.

The Grace Foundation givinggrace.org

Through monetary and other tangible gifts, The Grace Foundation offers kindness, dignity and hope to local families and individuals struggling due to life-altering medical issues.

The Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, Inc. jbpf.org

Provide funds to initiate and sustain projects in the Greater Milwaukee community.

The Non-Profit Helping Hand Foundation, Inc. nonprofithelpinghand.org

To further philanthropy by providing a service that will make charitable giving simple and efficient while satisfying all legal requirements and providing donors with a complete record for personal tax purposes.

The Parenting Network theparentingnetwork.org

Strengthen Parenting and Prevent Child Abuse

The Prairie School prairieschool.com

Nurtures the creativity, interests and abilities of every student, inspiring each to explore, thrive, and add value individually and in collaboration with others.

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County SAmilwaukee.org

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.

The Salvation Army Waukesha County WaukeshaSalvationArmy.org

To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Services include: Largest men’s emergency shelter in Waukesha County, hot meal program that serves 300 nutritious suppers weekly, much more.

The Threshold, Incorporated thresholdinc.org

Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives.

The TMJ Association, Ltd. tmj.org

The TMJ Association’s mission is to improve the quality of health care and lives of everyone affected by temporomandibular disorders.

The Water Council thewatercouncil.com

To align the regional fresh water research community and water-related industries to establish the Milwaukee region as the World Water Hub for water research, economic development, and education.

The Women’s Center, Inc. twcwaukesha.org

The mission of The Women’s Center is to provide safety, shelter, and support to women and their families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and to facilitate their development.

This Time Tomorrow Foundation ThisTimeTomorrow.org

Using music and the arts to inspire hope, This Time Tomorrow Foundation provides direct financial support to individuals and families fighting all forms of cancer. It is our goal to help those afflicted today reach the tomorrows they deserve.

Three Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America threeharborsscouting.org

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

TOPS Club, Inc. tops.org

The TOPS mission is to help and support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.  Our vision is to help all people live healthier lifestyles through our low cost, evidence-based programming.

TransCenter for Youth, Inc. transcenterforyouth.org

The mission of TransCenter for Youth, Inc. is to provide high quality educational programs that allow at risk youth and others to become productive adults and community members. TransCenter for Youth, Inc. operates in 5 schools in Milwaukee. Tricia’s Troops Cancer Connection triciastroops.org

To reach out to cancer fighters and connect them with a community of knowledgeable and caring professionals who will inspire and empower them to live vibrantly - even when cancer touches their lives.

TRUE Skool trueskool.org

TRUE Skool’s mission is to ENGAGE EDUCATE & EMPOWER youth and communities through transformative Creative Arts and Hip Hop Culture!

UMOS umos.org

Provides programs and services which improve the employment, educational, health and housing opportunities of under-served populations.

United Community Center unitedcc.org

Provides programs to Hispanics and near south side residents of all ages in the areas of education, cultural arts, recreation, community development, and health and human services.

United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) upaf.org

UPAF’s three-part mission is to raise funds for 14 of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most prominent arts groups, to help promote them in our communities and to be transparent and accountable with the dollars that their donors so generously give.

United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship usasbe.org

The largest independent, professional, academic organization in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County UnitedWayGMWC.org

To changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in health, education, and financial stability. Urban Ecology Center urbanecologycenter.org

Fosters ecological understanding as inspiration for change, neighborhood by neighborhood.

USGBC Wisconsin usgbc.org/chapters/usgbc-wisconsin

To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

USO Wisconsin Inc. usowisconsin.org

A 501 (c)(3) not funded by the military or government, USO Wisconsin provides service to military families to all five branches of military: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reservists.

Variety - The Children’s Charity of WI varietywi.org

Providing life-enriching assistance to Wisconsin children challenged by physical disabilities.

Versiti Blood Research Institute versiti.org/research/blood-researchinstitute

Home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute which brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in medical and scientific expertise.

Veterans For Diversity, Inc. veteransfordiversity.us

Helping our veterans through educational support and healing retreats.

Villa St. Francis villastfrancis.org

Villa St. Francis continues the ministry of Jesus by providing person-centered care to meet the contemporary needs of aging individuals and their families.

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation LombardiFoundation.org

In the same spirit of excellence that defined Vince Lombardi, VLCF raises funds to support cancer research and innovation at Aurora Health Care.

Vision Forward Association vision-forward.org

Empower, educate, and enhance the lives of individuals impacted by vision loss through all of life’s transitions.

VSA Wisconsin, Inc. vsawis.org

The mission of VSA Wisconsin is to expand the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing programs in dance, drama, creative writing, music and visual art.

Walker’s Point Family and Youth Center walkerspoint.org

Our mission is to meet the needs of runaway, homeless and other troubled youth and their families from Milwaukee’s’ s diverse communities by providing services to empower youth, help them resolve personal and family problems and strengthen relationships.

Walnut Way Conservation Corp walnutway.org

Our mission is to sustain an economically diverse and neighborly community through civic engagement, environmental stewardship and economic enterprise.

War Memorial Center warmemorialcenter.org

Honor the dead - serve the living.

WasteCap Resource Solutions wastecap.org

To provide waste reduction and recycling assistance for the benefit of business and the environment.

Waukesha Civic Theatre

waukeshacivictheatre.org

The Waukesha Civic Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide quality live theatre performances and educational opportunities that will enrich, challenge and entertain both participants and audience members.

Waukesha Civil Air Patrol waukeshacap.com

The official Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide.

Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic wccdentalclinic.org

The mission of the Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic (WCCDC) is to improve the oral health of low-income residents through preventive services, treatment, education and advocacy.

Waukesha County Community Foundation waukeshafoundation.org

The Waukesha County Community Foundation is a pool of permanent endowment and project funds created primarily by and for the people of Waukesha County to provide grant support to charitable organizations.

WCTC Foundation, Inc. wctc.edu

To assist the students of Waukesha County Technical College in achieving their educational goals.

Wellpoint Care Network wellpoint.org

We help children and families thrive by restoring connections that promote equity, learning, healing and wellness.

West Bend Area Music For Youth, Inc. westbendparade.org

To enhance the musical development of school age youth in Southeastern Wisconsin. This is done by supplying funds for the purchase of musical instruments, instruction and lessons, and supporting a performance venue.

Wildlife In Need Center Ltd helpingwildlife.org

To provide wildlife rehabilitation to Wisconsin wildlife with the intent to release back to their native habitat, conduct research designed to further the positive impact of rehabilitation, and provide quality community education programs and services.

Wisconsin Hero Outdoors wiherooutdoors.org

Help connect Veterans, First Responders, and their families to outdoor activities in Wisconsinoor activities to address both the physical and mental health challenges brought on by the stresses of service and ultimately aide in the prevention of suicide Wisconsin Historical Society wisconsinhistory.org

As Wisconsin’s foremost storyteller, the Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. We enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history.

Wisconsin Humane Society wihumane.org

Build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness.

Wisconsin Independent Learning College wisconsinilc.org

Provides adults with autism integrated, personalized training and therapy programs within a campus-life community, a community where students can live and learn together, that teaches, trains, and coaches through an innovative approach with multiple specialties.

Wisconsin Literacy, Inc./Southeast wisconsinliteracy.org

Improving lives by providing leadership, support and a statewide voice for adults and family literacy efforts.

Wisconsin Parkinson Association wiparkinson.org

WPA provides hope, community, support, and resources for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative dreamthecure.org

Reduce breast cancer in American Indian communities through education, advocacy and service and to increase the number of American Indian women accessing screening opportunities.

Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc. (WRTP/BIG STEP) wrtp.org

WRTP/BIG STEP is industry-led, worker-centered and community-focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of private sector organizations to recruit and develop a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing and emerging sector.

Wisconsin Upside Down wiusd.org

Providing Down syndrome education, advocacy, awareness and support for southeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Wine Society wisconsinwine.org

Our organization’s mission is to educate members on wine types, varieties, vintages, regions, wineries and overall wine appreciation. The wine society brings consumers, distributors and wine makers together in a collaborative environment to share.

WisHope Inc. wishope.org

At Wishope it is our mission to provide resources, education, and support to Wisconsin communities and individuals impacted by addiction and mental health. Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County wgfwaukeshacounty.org

Dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, education and empowerment of women and girls in Waukesha County by growing our endowment to provide financial grants and support.

Women for MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) womenformacc.org

Women for MACC is a non-profit, charitable organization made up of the mothers, siblings, relatives & concerned individuals who are fighting to eliminate pediatric cancer & blood disorders.

Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee womensfundmke.org

To activate philanthropy to advance equity for women. We are addressing issues that impact women and girls in our community at their core. We focus on economic empowerment, leadership development and education.

Woodland Pattern Book Center woodlandpattern.org

Woodland Pattern Book Center is dedicated to the discovery, cultivation and presentation of contemporary literature and the arts. We promote a lifetime practice of reading and writing.

YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee ymcamke.org

Dedicated to creating a healthier, safer Milwaukee where families of all incomes thrive. You Are The Hero Inc. youarethehero.org

Our Mission at You Are The Hero is providing hope and support to children and families living with chronic illness. Our heroes and their stories educate and empower children and inspire communities.

Young Nonprofit Professionals

Network-Greater Milwaukee Chapter ynpnmke.org

Helping emerging leaders and young professionals enhance the nonprofit sector.

Your Choice to Live, Inc. yourchoice-live.org

Reach youth, before the drugs do, with the knowledge and skills to make the best choice, and the resolve to remain substance free.

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin ywcasew.org

Eliminate racism and empower women, promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We envision bold change rooted in collaborative approaches to health/safety, unparalleled economic empowerment/adult education programs, and premier racial justice leadership. Zachariah’s Acres zachariahsacres.org

Connect children with special health care needs, and their families, to the miracles of nature so they may know their Creator.

Zoological Society of Milwaukee zoosociety.org

Take part in conserving wildlife and endangered species, to educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and to support the Milwaukee County Zoo

Reinhart proudly supports the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our region

At Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, we believe that doing business in a community carries a responsibility to actively participate in its betterment. That is why our attorneys and staff contribute their time, talent and resources as volunteers, board members and advisors to a wide range of organizations working to enhance life in the metro Milwaukee area.

It is also the reason we contribute financially to a diverse group of local organizations that together deliver a quality of life everyone in our region deserves to enjoy. Each of the organizations we support is committed to making Milwaukee a better place to live, raise families and do business—and we consider ourselves fortunate to be a partner in that effort.

• America’s Black Holocaust Museum

• American Cancer Society

• Association for Corporate Growth

• Association for Women Lawyers

• Association of Corporate Counsel Wisconsin

• Black Law Students Association – UW Law School

• Boy Scouts of America

• Camp Hometown Heroes

• Centro Legal

• Children’s Wisconsin

• Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

• Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

• First Stage

• Food Panty of Waukesha County

• Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

• GPS Education Partners

• Greater Milwaukee Urban League

• Guitars for Vets

• Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee

• Historic Milwaukee

• Junior Achievement

• Kids Forward

• La Causa

• Latino Arts

• LeadingAge Wisconsin

• Legal Action of Wisconsin

• Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

• Leukemia/Lymphoma Society

• Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

• Malaika Early Learning Center

• Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

• Meta House

• Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

• Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer

• Midwest Black Students Association

• Milwaukee 7 Economic Development Partnership

• Milwaukee Academy of Science

• Milwaukee Bar Association

• Milwaukee Jewish Federation

• Milwaukee Justice Center

• Milwaukee Repertory Theater

• Milwaukee Rescue Mission

• Milwaukee Women, Inc.

• Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association

• National Black Law Students Association

• Neighborhood House of Milwaukee

• PowHER Network

• Professional Dimensions

• Revitalize Milwaukee

• Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

• SHARP Literacy

• Skylight Music Theatre

• Special Spaces Wisconsin

• Spina Bifida Wisconsin

• TEMPO Milwaukee

• The Cathedral Center

• The Florentine Opera

• United Performing Arts Fund

• United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

• Urbano Hispanic CRE Conference

• Wisconsin Assisted Living Association

• Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

• Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund

• Wisconsin Humane Society

• Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

• Wisconsin Lutheran Children & Family Services, Inc.

• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

• Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce

• Zoological Society of Milwaukee