Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Fresh Digs: La Causa
Owner/developer:Â La Causa Inc.
Architects: Madisen Maher Architects Inc.
Contractor: Wellspring Construction Group
Costs: $5.2 million
Year Completed: 2021Â
La Causa moved into its...
REDgen names new executive director
Shorewood-based nonprofit REDgen, which advocates for youth mental health and well-being, announced that it has named Lisamarie Arnold as its new executive director. She succeeds Brooke Talbot in the role.
Fondy Food Center to move into former Legacy Bank building
The Fondy Food Center, a nonprofit with a mission of improving access to local, healthy food year-round, will move its offices into the former Legacy Bank building at 2102 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, on Nov. 1.
$7.5 million Wells Fargo housing grant will fund home acquisition, down payments, and counseling
A $7.5 million grant from Wells Fargo to boost homeownership among Milwaukee families of color, would be spent on acquiring homes, down payments, and financial counseling for would-be homeowners.
Architect Santiago Calatrava returns to Milwaukee to celebrate MAM Quadracci Pavilion’s 20th year
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava returned to Milwaukee this week, two decades since the opening of his first U.S. project: the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum.Â
Wells Fargo donating $7.5 million to boost home ownership for Milwaukee families of color
Wells Fargo is donating $7.5 million to boost homeownership among Milwaukee families of color, according to a press announcement.
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Milwaukee Public Museum seeks public input for next phase of museum design
Nearly two months after unveiling its design for the exterior for its planned $240 million new museum building, the Milwaukee Public Museum is hoping to hear from the community about they would like to see within the rock-like walls of the structure.
City gets grant to support Waukesha Civic Theatre’s expansion
The city of Waukesha is set to receive a $250,000 grant from Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) in support of the Waukesha Civic Theatre’s ongoing expansion project.
City announces partners for Homes MKE initiative
The Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) announced the names of development partners selected to participate in its Homes MKE initiative aimed at renovating and reoccupying a minimum of 150 vacant and foreclosed city-owned houses.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County launches $57 million fundraising campaign
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County this week announced its goal to raise $57 million through its annual community campaign.
