Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Hotel Metro hosts shoe drive to help homeless
Guest House of Milwaukee volunteer Ossie Kendrix, Jr has teamed up with Hotel Metro and Zen on 7 to sponsor a Sole-ution to Homelessness Shoe Drive at Hotel Metro on Thursday, July 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees are asked to donate new or gently used men’s shoes. Cash donations will also be accepted.
United Way needs volunteer readers, tutors and mentors
The United Way of Greater Milwaukee recently launched an initiative to recruit 3,000 new volunteer readers, tutors and mentors over the next three years. The initiative was launched during the “Brewers Hill Literacy Day” event on Tuesday.
ArtWorks names new executive director
ArtWorks for Milwaukee has announced the appointment of Terry Murphy as its new executive director.
Rosenthal named new chief executive officer of Jewish Federation
Hannah Rosenthal, the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat anti-semitism, has accepted a position as the new chief executive officer and president of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. She will begin her new role this fall.
Brewers Community Foundation reaches $1 million
The Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) attained a significant milestone Monday night by reaching $1 million in gross revenue from the 2012 BCF 50/50 Raffle.
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Braun, Rodgers team up with Hunger Task Force on food drive
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun have partnered with SURG Restaurant Group to open 8-Twelve MVP Bar & Grill in Brookfield. Now, anyone participating in the Hunger Task Force food drive July 13 through July 23 is eligible to win an MVP Prize package featuring special items from Wisconsin’s two MVPs including a reservation at 8-Twelve during its grand opening.
Safe Babies Healthy Families forms new 5K fundraiser
Waukesha-based Safe Babies Healthy Families has organized its first ever Trot for Tots, 5K run/walk.
Open house scheduled for Veteran’s Resource Center
The Center for Veterans Issues will host an open house for its brand new Veteran Resource Center, 315 W. Court St., for veterans and their families, and the general public on Thursday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marquette student project named finalist in national philanthropic award competition
The Marquette University chapter of Engineers without Borders has been selected as a regional finalist for the CLASSY Awards, the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country.
