First Lady Kathy Evers Makes Visit to Learn About Every Child Thrives Effort

JUNEAU — Wisconsin’s First Lady Kathy Evers and representatives from the Office of Children’s Mental Health and Department of Children & Families visited the Dodgeland School District Tuesday to learn about best practices being implemented by the district and Every Child Thrives partners across Dodge and Jefferson counties. The visit

Children’s Wisconsin receives $15 million donation for mental health services

Largest single gift in health system's history By Lauren Anderson -Jan 27, 2020 12:28 pm An anonymous donor has pledged $15 million in support of Children’s Wisconsin’s $150 million plan to address growing mental and behavioral health needs among Wisconsin children. The donor committed to matching dollar-for-dollar donations to Children’s that are

Us 2 Behavioral Health Care Increases Access to Mental Health Care In The Fox Cities

The Bright Idea Fund within the Community Foundation recently awarded a $57,600 grant to Us 2 Behavioral Health Care to help hire a therapist to provide culturally responsive counseling to minority groups in the Fox Cities and offer training and consulting to local agencies that also seek to serve minority clients. The

The Council on Foundations names Kenneth Robertson to 2020 Career Pathways cohort

Program creates diversity pipeline for next-gen executives in philanthropy Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 28, 2020 – The Council on Foundations has named Kenneth Robertson, vice president and chief financial officer at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, to the 2020 Career Pathways cohort, amid a group of 24 industry leaders. Career Pathways is a

Johnson Foundation at Wingspread appoints new president

Marcus White to lead programming, partnerships for conference center. By Lauren Anderson -Jan 3, 2020 10:52 am The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread has appointed Marcus White as its president. White succeeds Roger Dower, who recently retired from the Racine-based foundation. White previously led the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s community engagement efforts as a vice

American Family donation to bring ‘STEAM & Dream’ program to Sherman Phoenix

American Family Insurance is donating $50,000 to establish a new science, technology, engineering, arts and math program at Sherman Phoenix. The “STEAM & Dream” program, set to launch next year at the entrepreneurial business hub, is designed to expose K-12 students and young adults to careers in those fields. Sherman

Bradley Foundation awarded $11.3 million in grants to Wisconsin organizations this year

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced it has distributed $11.3 million in grants this year to organizations in Milwaukee and throughout the state. Among this year’s 92 grant recipients were Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, which received $250,000 for its capital campaign and $50,000 for general operations; and Milwaukee Repertory Theater, which received $100,000 for

United Way 2019 campaign brings in more than $56 million

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County’s 2019 community campaign brought in $56.15 million, exceeding its target by $1 million. The organization’s past few campaigns have raised $56 million (2018); $60.4 million (2017); and $60.1 million (2016). United Way launched this year’s campaign in August with a goal of raising $55 million.

Foundation invests $730,000 in child-focused strategic grants

WATERTOWN — The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation has made $730,000 in strategic grant payments this fall for multi-year, child-focused investments in communities including Lake Mills, Johnson Creek, Watertown, Jefferson and beyond. Strategic grants are initiated by the foundation based on the needs of the community and the momentum of

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