Nonprofit

United Way in Waukesha County exceeded its 2012 campaign goal of $4.5 million, raising a total of $4,503,708.

Pinstripe, Inc., based in Brookfield, presented Make-A-Wish Wisconsin a $5,000 check last week to fund a wish for one of the nonprofit’s selected wish recipients.

Above the Clouds, Inc., a Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization providing free arts education programs for at-risk youth and families, will expand the scope of its services thanks to a two-year $80,000 grant from the Helen Bader Foundation.

Aside from proposed changes to the state's mining laws, perhaps no other issue has Madison more abuzz today than a proposed change to state law to allow voters to decide in a binding referendum if Milwaukee County's Board of Supervisors should be paid for part-time.

*Friday, Feb. 1, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Urban Studies Program will present a panel focused on Urban Home Ownership...

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Department Stores announced Tuesday it will donate more than $4 million over five years to Penfield Children’s Center.

The Milwaukee Ballet will host its fifth international choreographic competition this February when three choreographers challenge each other for a chance to win $3,000 and the opportunity to design a dance for the Milwaukee Ballet’s 2013-14 season.

The 2013 Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) grant application has been posted online at http://city.milwaukee.gov/mab.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will continue to accept nominations for its Milwaukee’s Finest campaign through Friday, Feb. 15, and applications through Friday, Feb. 22.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore will host a “Stock the Store” donation drive throughout February to add to the ReStore's inventory before the official opening of its second location on Saturday, March 2.