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Milwaukee Common Council approves sale of Harambee lots for Habitat’s 80-home build initiative
The Milwaukee Common Council has approved the sale of 41 vacant lots in the city's Harambee neighborhood to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, paving the way for the organization to move forward with its initiative to build 80 new homes in the north-side neighborhood.
Milwaukee-based Public Allies receives $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
Milwaukee-based Public Allies, a national nonprofit that prepares underrepresented young people for grassroots leadership, has received a $10 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and her husband, Dan Jewett.
Dohmen Company Foundation investing $1.6 million in healthy food-related nonprofits
In keeping with its mission to help prevent chronic disease before it happens by supporting local programs focused on health and wellness, the Dohmen Company Foundation announced it is investing $1.6 million in several nonprofits.
Multimillion-dollar commitment will help fund America’s Black Holocaust Museum reopening, expansion plans
America’s Black Holocaust Museum has received a multimillion-dollar commitment from an anonymous donor to support its new museum and plans to open an adjacent building for academic programming.
Magic of Lights display draws crowd in support of United for Waukesha Community Fund
Community efforts to support the victims of the Waukesha Christmas Parade crash continued late into last week, with the kickoff of the inaugural ‘Magic of Lights’ display at American Family Field.
Fotsch Family Foundation matching donations up to $1 million for United for Waukesha Community Fund
The Fotsch Family Foundation has pledged to match donations up to $1 million for the United for Waukesha Community Fund.
Milwaukee Public Museum provides fundraising update for new museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum had raised $12.2 million in its private fundraising efforts for its new downtown museum, as of last month.
Courage MKE plans to open housing for displaced young adults
Courage MKE, the nonprofit operator of a home on Milwaukee’s south side for displaced LGBTQ+ youth, plans to purchase another property that would provide housing to young adults aging out of the foster care system.
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America’s Black Holocaust Museum buys nearby Community Warehouse building in Bronzeville
America's Black Holocaust Museum has purchased the Community Warehouse Inc. building cater-cornered from the museum in Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood for $950,000, according to state records.
Brewers hold fundraisers for families impacted by Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday announced two fundraisers for the United for Waukesha Community Fund, which supports the needs of families impacted by the Waukesha Christmas Parade crash.
Next Generation Leadership: Wes Warne, director of ticket sales and career advancement, Milwaukee Bucks
Wes Warne, director of ticket sales and career advancement for the Milwaukee Bucks, is a founding member of Young...
In-Kind Supporter: Great Lakes Roofing Corp.
Germantown-based Great Lakes Roofing Corp. has been offering free roofing assistance and repairs to home and commercial building owners...
