Stories of Impact: Family Legacy

Urban Education Spotlight: SHARP Literacy

Urban Education Spotlight: SHARP Literacy

SHARP Literacy has nearly 30 years of experience providing arts and techintegrated programming to students from underserved neighborhoods, aligning with a city-wide STEAM initiative. The program positively impacts a diverse student population, with 85 percent coming...

The Arts Spotlight: La Familia De Arte

The Arts Spotlight: La Familia De Arte

Using the Arts to Help Our Community Thrive nurtures creativity in disadvantaged areas, especially Milwaukee’s near South Side. By engaging families in various arts like ceramics, gardening, and music, the initiative spreads beauty and fosters community. Inspired by...

Neighborhood Engagement Spotlight: WestCare Wisconsin

Neighborhood Engagement Spotlight: WestCare Wisconsin

WestCare focuses on helping individuals facing economic, employment, health, and environmental challenges by providing essential services like food, housing, and clothing. The organization supports youth leadership, job readiness, and community projects. Over the...

Jewish Education Spotlight: Bader Hillel High

Jewish Education Spotlight: Bader Hillel High

Bader Hillel High (BHH) cultivates confident, dedicated, and inspired Jewish individuals who are empowered to realize their unique potential. This is accomplished through a thorough, uncompromising, and relevant education in both Judaic and General Studies. BHH offers...

Community Matters Spotlight: Hmong American Friendship Association

Community Matters Spotlight: Hmong American Friendship Association

The Hmong American Friendship Association envisions a healthy, educated, and empowered Southeast Asian community. Its mission is to improve self-sufficiency within this community and to preserve and share its culture throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area. Through a...

Alzheimer’s- Israel Spotlight: Israel Elwyn

Alzheimer’s- Israel Spotlight: Israel Elwyn

Israel Elwyn envisions a society where individuals with disabilities are recognized as full citizens with equal rights. The organization focuses on collaboration with individuals with disabilities and the broader community. To maintain their innovative and...

Alzheimer’s & Healthy Aging Spotlight: Artists for the Humanities

Alzheimer’s & Healthy Aging Spotlight: Artists for the Humanities

Artists for the Humanities (A4TH) supports homeless military veterans and at-risk community populations who have experienced trauma by offering expressive art, art therapy, and supportive art programs combined with mental health counseling. A4TH helps individuals...

Urban Education Spotlight: Messmer Saint Mary

Urban Education Spotlight: Messmer Saint Mary

Messmer Saint Mary is a K-8 school located in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Messmer Saint Mary has proactively introduced mental health services and academic support to assist students in overcoming...

Neighborhood Engagement Spotlight: Northcott Neighborhood House

Neighborhood Engagement Spotlight: Northcott Neighborhood House

Northcott Neighborhood House serve youth and families by providing emergency food, youth after-school programs, educational, and job training services. The organization is a community connector organizing Milwaukee’s annual Juneteenth Day and holiday events such as...

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