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Variety - The Children's Charity of Wisconsin recently held a special luncheon to shed light on its mission and programs and celebrate its community impact. The nonprofit organization works to improve the lives of children with physical disabilities. The luncheon, which also served as a fundraiser for the organization, was hosted by the Pfister Hotel.

Brookfield-based Community Care Inc.’s board of directors approved on Tuesday the expansion of the nonprofit organization’s Family Care program into Fond du Lac, Manitowoc and Winnebago counties.

Following its latest grant and investment cycle, The Helen Bader Foundation has passed the $250 million giving mark, the Milwaukee-based foundation announced on Tuesday.

Social capital is an elusive concept. Many corporate leaders feel part of their work must include “giving back to the community.” While running a business, sitting on a corporate board or leading a division turns the focus on profit, leaders find involvement in the nonprofit sector offers a richer fulfillment that comes from helping others.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation's Milwaukee chapter and Safe & Sound, Inc. are taking the lead on an awards program that has been honoring crime prevention measures in Milwaukee for the past 65 years.

Talk about misreading the outcome of an election. When it comes to the constitutional amendment to segregate the transportation fund, many of the pundits and prognosticators are so far off the mark it is laughable.

Sears Holdings Corp. will close its Sheboygan Product Rebuild Center and lay off about 30 employees in February, according to a WARN notice filed recently with the state.

Pathways to College, Inc. has changed its name to Pathways Milwaukee.

“Here's something else to think about: If every Milwaukeean shifted an additional 10 percent of their year-round shopping and...

Several area business groups will host holiday shopping events to encourage residents to buy their gifts locally.