Nonprofit

The Milwaukee Arts Board has opened its third cycle of its funds devoted to the conservation of public art in the City of Milwaukee. This cycle will contain $10,000 in grants available in increments of $1,000.

The United Way of Greater Milwaukee's Emerging Leaders were recently joined by members of the Milwaukee Bucks for a one-day community service project at YWCA's Transitional Housing Facility.

Cory Nettles, managing director of Generation Growth Capital and former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, has joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board.

The United Performing Arts Fund has exceeded its $10 million goal and raised $10,129,411 during its 2012 campaign. The announcement was made at the UPAF Campaign Finale at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse Theater. Green Bay Packer Super Bowl Champion and Dancing with the Stars winner, Donald Driver was present for the announcement.

Milwaukee-based Meta House, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that offers drug and alcohol addiction recovery programs and services to women and their children has been selected as one of 500 finalists in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program.

Jasmine Johnson has been elected president of the Social Development Foundation, a non-profit that provides funding for the Social Development Commission’s programs and services.

Gilda’s Club Southeastern Wisconsin is hosting a week-long camping adventure as part of its Kid Support program, which is for children who have a parent, sibling or other family member or friend in cancer treatment.

Habitat for Humanity has started construction on its 500th house in Milwaukee, at 2228 N. 40th St.

Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder and reigning National League MVP, has been named the honorary chair for AIDS Walk Wisconsin 2012.

Sunday, June 24 Spring Creek Church will host Amerifest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church...