Nonprofit

The number of people battling cystic fibrosis across the country could easily fit into Miller Park, according to Elm Grove resident Tom Koops, whose 7-year-old son, Jeb, struggles with the disease.

BizTimes Media’s fifth annual Giving Guide serves the region’s business community as a vehicle to engage with area nonprofit organizations and discover opportunities for philanthropic involvement.

Businesses in southeastern Wisconsin finished 2014 in strong fashion and are forecasting gains in revenues, profits and hiring in 2015.

Assurant Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Milwaukee-based Assurant Health, has distributed $240,000 worth of grants to eight area nonprofits serving the city’s population of youth who struggle with hunger, homelessness and health and wellness.

The Hebron House of Hospitality, a homeless shelter and housing resource located in Waukesha, kicked off the new year with a new executive director – Rev. Kris Androsky.

*Saturday, Jan. 24, the seventh annual “Strikes for Hope Charity Bowling Tournament” will take place at Sussex Bowl, located...

BizTimes Media’s fifth annual Giving Guide serves the region’s business community as a vehicle to engage with area nonprofit organizations and discover opportunities for philanthropic involvement.

Milwaukee-based freshwater research hub The Water Council has opened a second office in Madison.

GE Healthcare, which has its U.S. headquarters in Wauwatosa, will be helping 3-year-old Dominic Wagnitz of Hartland celebrate his wish to go to the Walt Disney World Resort with a special send-off on Friday. Dominic was granted a wish from Make-A-Wish Wisconsin after being diagnosed with hypo plastic left heart syndrome.

Jennifer Jones, an advocate for children and families with more than 20 years of experience, will join the Milwaukee-based Alliance for Strong Families and Communities to lead a new three-year project meant to infuse, align and accelerate brain science research within nonprofit human-serving organizations, as well as policies and systems.