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Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Announces $248,600 in Community Grants

Posted by Admin WPN on October 29, 2018

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (October 26, 2018) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin has awarded $248,600 in Community Grants to 49 programs throughout 38 local charitable organizations that benefit...

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YPs from Rockwell, Milwaukee Bucks, MillerCoors selected to national list of influential young executives

Posted by Admin WPN on October 22, 2018

by: Milwaukee Business Journal Patricia Contreras of Rockwell Automation Inc., Dustin Godsey of the Milwaukee Bucks and Megan Mares of MillerCoors LLC have been selected to a national...

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Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights

Posted by Admin WPN on September 20, 2018

Neighborhood News Service By Andrea Waxman September 19, 2018 When Lindsay Heights residents Sharon and Larry Adams collaborated with neighbors to found a community organization called Walnut Way Conservation Corp., one...

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15 WI School Districts Will Combat ‘Summer Melt’ with Great Lakes Grant

Posted by Admin WPN on September 13, 2018

15 Wisconsin Public School Districts Selected to Join Great Lakes’ Text Steps Project $630,000 in grants to help districts combat...

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Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Announces Changes

Posted by Admin WPN on September 4, 2018

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (September 4, 2018) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is pleased to announce additions to their staff and increased office hours...

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U.S.Venture Open partnership awards new grants in greater Green Bay addressing root causes of poverty

Posted by Admin WPN on August 8, 2018

Green Bay, WI – The Basic Needs Giving Partnership of the Greater Green Bay Community...

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Paulsen Bill Spurs Charitable Giving, Creates Tax-Advantaged “Flexible Giving Accounts”

Posted by Admin WPN on August 6, 2018

WASHINGTON– Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) has introduced bipartisan legislation that incentivizes philanthropy by creating “Flexible Giving Accounts”, which enable taxpayers to set aside portions of their pre-tax paycheck to...

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Plug in and power up for community change with On the Table MKE

Posted by Admin WPN on August 3, 2018

Plug in and power up for community change with On the Table MKE Greater Milwaukee Foundation initiative returns Oct. 9 to transform talk into action Milwaukee, Wis., July 30, 2018...

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Former HUD director named president, COO of Siebert Lutheran Foundation

Posted by Admin WPN on July 24, 2018

The BizTimes reports: Siebert Lutheran Foundation has named Charlotte John-Gomez as its new president and chief operations officer. John-Gomez was previously director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

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Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay Announces New Advisory Board Members

Posted by Admin WPN on July 13, 2018

Green Bay, Wis – The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its advisory board: Jessica Diedrich, director of...

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