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The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin have announced a $3 million gift from the Kelben Foundation, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit, to establish a Community Mental Health Initiative for children in Milwaukee’s central city.

Former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl has designated the Greater Milwaukee Foundation the steward of the $100 million gift he plans to make toward the development of a new downtown arena.

Our Daily Salt, a locally-owned shop that handcrafts wooden housewares and kitchen wares, is ringing in the holiday season with a philanthropic push to raise funds for Hunger Task Force.

In this season of giving, many corporations of all sizes are finding ways to give back to their communities. Some have teams of employees who contribute their time and talents by volunteering for meaningful projects like feeding the hungry, reading to children or helping the homeless. Others make financial contributions to particular causes, donate office furniture or offer in-kind services to local nonprofits.

A new partnership between Junior Achievement of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools will connect 5,000 fifth grade students with learning opportunities that simulate the real-world responsibilities of running a business.

Milwaukee-based Cream City Foundation Inc. has named Peter Holbrook, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer.

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The Bartolotta Restaurants’ Downtown Kitchen, housed in the U.S. Bank Center, added Holey Moley doughnuts to its menu this week.