Safe & Sound is pleased to announce its 2017 award recipients, who will be honored at a gala, Building Community One Block at a Time, on September 14, 2017, at the Italian Community Center. Each year, Safe & Sound honors collaborative and inspiring leaders in the Milwaukee community. This year’s Safe & Sound Awards Gala recipients, who have made immense contributions to neighborhood development, include:

Herb Kohl Champion Award: Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

Corporate Leadership Award: Milwaukee Bucks

Law Enforcement Leader Award: U.S. Marshal Kevin Carr

Resident Leader Award: Josephine Key and James Key

Youth Leader Award: Angelica Soto

Named the 2017 Gal-a-Lotta partner, Safe & Sound’s gala will be courtesy of Care-A-Lotta, the charitable arm of the Bartolotta Restaurant Group. Co-Chairing the event are John and Connie Kordsmeier and Lafayette Crump of Prism Technical. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Johnson Controls, a past award recipient and long-time supporter of Safe & Sound’s neighborhood strategies.

Nearly 20 years ago, Safe & Sound was founded with a mission to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered neighborhoods. For event and sponsorship information visitsafesound.org/SSAG2017 and or contact Anne Temple at (414) 708-2794 or anne@safesound.org.