Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Flying Car will feature innovation in Milwaukee
Innovation in Milwaukee (MiKE), an initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, will present Flying Car, a showcase of emerging Milwaukee-area innovation and technology talent.
Oak Creek officers to be saluted at White House ceremony
Eight Oak Creek police officers will be honored at the White House this weekend for their heroic response efforts in the Aug. 5, 2012, mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Best Buddies in need of volunteers for Friendship Walks
Best Buddies Wisconsin is in need of 40 adult volunteers for two of its upcoming Friendship Walks, which benefit expansion efforts among the nonprofit organization's chapters and help fund new friendship programs among kids, adults and people with disabilities.
New resale shop offers on-the-job training for at-risk youth
St. Charles Youth & Family Services, Inc., a nonprofit human services agency based in Milwaukee, has opened a resale shop to act as a “training ground” for youth members and young adults involved in the organization's Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.) program.
Breast cancer walk raises $500,000
This year's Milwaukee "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk, held on May 4 at Veterans Park, raised $500,000 toward “the fight against breast cancer” through the generosity of more than 7,000 walkers.
African American Chamber to host national speaker
The African American Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the ManpowerGroup headquarters.
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Lutheran Home Monarch Ball returns in September
The Lutheran Home Foundation, part of the Lutheran Home and Harwood Place retirement communities in Wauwatosa, will celebrate its 14th annual Monarch Ball on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Pfister Hotel, located at 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Milwaukee.
Harley donates $2.4 million to Hunger Task Force
The Harley-Davidson Foundation has committed to allocating more than $2.4 million in grant funds to support the growth of the Hunger Task Force Farm in Franklin.
Easter Seals relocates to West Allis
Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin has completed the relocation of its headquarters to a one-story, 25,000-square-foot space located at 222 S. 114th St. in West Allis.