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Nonprofit Impact Initiative announces first grants to support long-term health of local nonprofits

Posted by Admin WPN on August 21, 2019

2019 Impact Summit scheduled to provide an opportunity to exchange experience and ideas Green Bay, WI – The Nonprofit Impact Initiative has awarded $35,000...

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U.S. Venture Golf Open breaks records to end poverty

Posted by Admin WPN on August 16, 2019

More than 1,260 attendees raised $5.13 million at the U. S. Venture Open, the nation’s single largest one-day charitable event dedicated to ending...

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Zilber Family Foundation announces $3.02 million in grants to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families, and neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Posted by Admin WPN on July 31, 2019

MILWAUKEE – Zilber Family Foundation announced today that its Board of Directors awarded 23 grants totaling $3,020,000 to nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee. The grants support local organizations...

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Milwaukee Bucks Foundation gifts $500K to community groups

Posted by Admin WPN on July 26, 2019

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is donating $500,000 to community organizations this year. About $300,000 is set to be given...

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New fund will help create a dementia-friendly community in the Fox Valley

Posted by Admin WPN on July 15, 2019

When Walt Zerrenner walked through the Community Foundation’s doors in March, he had a love story on his mind. His wife of 54 years, Aline, has been...

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WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announces 2019 Housing Grant Program Competition: $1 million available for housing providers serving low-income persons

Posted by Admin WPN on July 11, 2019

Madison – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announce the availability of grant funds through the 2019 WHEDA Foundation Housing...

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Ascendium Education Group Higher Education in Prison Request for Concepts

Posted by Admin WPN on July 2, 2019

Ascendium is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, “Optimizing Delivery Systems for Higher Education in Prison: Postsecondary Pathways for Reentry Transition.” This...

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $94,800 IN COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS

Posted by Admin WPN on June 13, 2019

(WAUSAU, WI) - The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin distributed $94,800 through the Community Arts Grant Fund, providing funding for 25 visual...

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Youth Mentoring Efforts Get Boost with Grant Funds

Posted by Admin WPN on June 13, 2019

OSHKOSH, WI - Every child deserves a champion. Efforts to provide area youth with adult mentors will get a “shot in the arm” as a result of...

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Ascendium Unveils Updated Philanthropy Blueprint

Posted by Admin WPN on June 6, 2019

(Madison, WI)—Ascendium Education Group (formerly Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates), the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor and a leading postsecondary education and workforce training...

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