Diverse and Resilient CEO Gary Hollander was named one of Huffington Post’s 2014 50 over 50 honorees in the category of Giving Back. Gary Hollander spent three decades working as a public school teacher, school psychologist, and public health researcher. The turning point for him came in 2001 as he experienced the challenges of being […]
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Hatch Staffing and Kforce Staffing compete to benefit teen interns at ArtWorks for Milwaukee
ArtWorks for Milwaukee, a local nonprofit that combines workforce development and the arts, is slated to benefit from the Staffing for a Cause Challenge, a fundraising contest between the employees of Hatch Staffing and Kforce Staffing. ArtWorks for Milwaukee is experiencing a pivotal year in 2014 in the hope to serve over 100 teens this […]
First Stage expands programming for students with autism
First Stage’s award-winning Next Steps program, classes serving students with autism, will return for its third consecutive year at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center located at 325 W. Walnut Street, Milwaukee. One and two-week summer sessions begin Monday, August 18, with a second one-week session available beginning August 25. Classes are open to students entering […]
More volunteer tutors needed for record increase of student engagement
The successful Interfaith-MPS Tutor Program is seeking more volunteer tutors as it grows to serve more students in Milwaukee Public Schools. Tutoring in the program is a chance to make a positive impact in the lives of children: Teachers report that 85% of students tutored through the program were more engaged in their learning. Interfaith-MPS […]
City of Milwaukee Health Department farmers’ market stands to open for season
‘Tis the season for fresh produce, and for the fourth year the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is helping area residents access healthy foods by opening weekly farmers’ market stands at MHD health center locations. “Access to healthy food is essential to building a healthy community,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “By hosting market stands […]
Children’s Hospital announces gift from Selig family will support victims of abuse
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin announced that it has received a gift of $2.5 million from the Selig family to support the Sojourner Family Peace Center, a first-of-its-kind family justice model in Milwaukee. The new, centrally located 78,000-square foot facility, which is scheduled to open in 2016, is a joint project between Sojourner Family Peace Center […]
Deadline approaches for $5,000 grants to community-minded youth groups
Lead2Change, the youth leadership organization founded by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, is offering two $5,000 grants to youth groups with the best ideas to improve their communities. Applications for the “Dream Big” challenge are due at the Lead2Change office, 735 N. Water St., by 4p.m. on July 14. Applicants will formally present their projects to […]
Now accepting applications — Neighborhood Leadership Institute
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the second cohort of the Neighborhood Leadership Institute to start in October 2014. The Neighborhood Leadership Institute was developed to help build the capacity and effectiveness of resident and non-profit leaders. This free and in-depth 10-month leadership development program is a partnership among the […]
Keeping Youth Fed During the Summer
A partnership is helping youngsters on summer vacation remain fed. The Summer Meals Program is now feeding school age children at sites located across the Milwaukee area. The annual effort is a collaboration of organizations that include the Social Development Commission, the Hunger Task Force, Boys & Girls Clubs, Milwaukee Public Schools, West Allis/West Milwaukee […]
Smoke-free workplace law improves health conditions for customers and employees in Wisconsin
Saturday, July 5th will mark the fourth anniversary of Wisconsin’s smoke-free workplace law. Local health advocates say the law has made an enormous impact and has drastically improved the state’s health. “This law has protected employees and customers from the effects of secondhand smoke,”said Lorraine Lathen, Representative of the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network […]
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