“How To” articles

Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially to exercise more, eat better and improve their health. However, many resolutions end in failure, with more than half of Americans giving up on their vows by the second week of February.

Does your New Year’s resolution include volunteering to help out your community? Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, features a calendar full of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in January.

If you recently received a scam call from your own phone number (or a very similar number), you aren’t alone. People across the state are reporting calls from lookalike numbers. It’s a newly popular technique that scammers use to trick targets into picking up.

This holiday season, consider supporting local vendors when you do your gift shopping.

Looking for something meaningful to do this holiday season? Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee features a calendar full of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in December.

Experts are predicting increased holiday sales over last year, so retailers are expecting to hire more seasonal workers and potentially turn tens of thousands of seasonal jobs into full-time employment, according to the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, which offers tips on how to find a seasonal job.

There are many ways to make the holidays happier for children and families in our community. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee offers ways to help with holiday gift and supply drives taking place this season.

As you begin contemplating the menu for Thanksgiving dinner, think about helping the less fortunate. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, features a calendar full of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in November.

Halloween can be scary. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins abound, but the most frightening part of Halloween might be how many calories our children bring home in their trick-or-treat bags.

Regardless of your skills and interests, there are opportunities for you to help out in your community. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee features a calendar full of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in October.