Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Olympic athlete visits Boys & Girls Club
Waukesha native and triathlete Gwen Jorgenson recently visited the Cass Street School Boys & Girls Club, at 1647 N. Cass St. Students there exchanged gifts for her to take to the London for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Arts Board to release new art conservation grants
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.
United Way and Milwaukee Bucks hold volunteer day of action
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.
Nettles joins Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Cory Nettles, managing director of Generation Growth Capital and former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, has joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board.
Driver helps UPAF make campaign announcement
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.
Meta House needs your vote on July 4
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.
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Nonprofit calendar
Sunday, June 24 Spring Creek Church will host Amerifest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church...
Russ Darrow donates to Boys & Girls Club
Russ Darrow Toyota in West Bend has donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County as part of the dealership’s grand opening celebration.
Johnson named president of Social Development Foundation
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 camp helps kids forget cancer
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.
