The Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers Community Foundation, Frontier Airlines, and Mayor Tom Barrett's Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative will come together to celebrate the success of local fathers dedicated to strengthening their families.
Approximately 50 fathers and their children will board a chartered morning flight donated by Frontier Airlines on Saturday, May 22 to Minneapolis. The group will attend a breakfast hosted by Brewers baseball players LaTroy Hawkins and Rickie Weeks, enjoy a series of presentations about the importance of strong parenting, financial responsibility and higher education. Following the presentations, the group will travel to Target Field to watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Minnesota Twins.
"We applaud Mayor Barrett for his commitment to building stronger families in Milwaukee, and we're proud to recognize the achievements that these men have already made in a relatively short period of time," said Brewers chairman and owner Mark Attanasio, who serves as an Honorary Co-Chair for the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative. "We also want to thank Frontier Airlines, M&I Bank, the M&I Bank Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the many others who are making this event a reality through their generous contributions of time and resources."
Republic Airways president and CEO Bryan Bedford, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, M&I Bank senior vice president of marketing Brent Kelly,a
representative from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and several
executives from the Milwaukee Brewers and Brewers Community Foundation will join the group at the event. As part of the event’s mission, M&I Bank and the Brewers Community Foundation will present each child with a $1,000 Savings Bond for higher education.
The group has been selected from the Alma Center, City of Milwaukee Housing Authority, and Milwaukee Fatherhood Collaborative. The individuals were nominated because they have demonstrated a significant heightening of their commitment to fatherhood since becoming involved with Mayor Barrett's Fatherhood Initiative.
"When my office teamed up with the National Fatherhood Initiative, my goal was to improve the well being of all children in Milwaukee by increasing the number of children growing up with involved, responsible and committed fathers in their lives, and we've made great progress since 2005," Mayor Barrett said.  "I'm grateful to the Milwaukee Brewers, Frontier Airlines and M&I Bank for joining me in this worthwhile effort, not only by hosting this once-in-a-lifetime trip, but also by their year-round support.  I salute their community-minded spirit and their commitment to the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative.”
"Programs like this reinforce our belief that Milwaukee is a great place to live and raise a family, and a great place to do business," Bedford said.

 

Horny Goat Brewing Company has launched its Goats Give Back campaign that will help raise funds for charities in the area.
“The purpose of Horny Goat is to deliver great beer and a great time, but more importantly to take care of our community,” said Horny Goat Brewing chief executive officer and co-owner Jim Sorenson.
The program will begin on Sunday, May 2 and every Sunday at the Horny Goat Hideaway, 2011 S. First St. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Horny Goat will donate 10 percent of total sales to the selected charity of the week. A.N.G.E.L, a charity dedicated to bringing awareness to autism will be this week’s selected charity.
“It’s a great feeling to work for a company that cares about more than driving sales for themselves,” said pub manager Dave Reese. “We want to help great charities and foundations in our community. ”
To request an information packet about becoming a part of Goats Give Back at the Horny Goat Hideaway, contact Marla San Agustin at 414-383-6900.

IBM has awarded the United Way of Greater Milwaukee one of its first IBM Trailblazer Grants to strengthen early childhood education programs in the local community. 
“United Way is grateful IBM recognizes the ‘business’ of nonprofits,” said Mary Lou Young, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Milwaukee.  “Current health and human service needs demand agencies to serve more people in spite of their own diminishing resources.  IBM’s support and expertise will help United Way’s partner agencies be even more efficient and effective.”
The grant will provide project management education, consulting expertise and technology tools to nine United Way partner agencies devoted to early childhood learning. The company’s Trailblazer Grants are designed to help local non-profits reach farther into their communities, better connect with populations in need, and meet the increasing challenges of doing more with less.
“In difficult times like these when resources are scare, many of the charities that provide critical services to our community lack the human capital, business tools and skills to stay afloat,” said David Smith, IBM’s senior state executive for Wisconsin.  “IBM is getting in front of the problem, creating a new, innovative model for corporate giving.  This Trailblazer Grant will provide early childhood education programs funded by the United Way with vital competencies and the tools they need to improve their productivity and position themselves for future growth.”

The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) will host Arts Fever, a new fundraising event on Thursday, May 13 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave., from 5:30 to 8 p.m..
The event will bring together multiple UPAF groups to help raise money for the organization's Spring capital campaign.
The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Florentine Opera, Next Act Theater and violinist Frank Almond will provide entertainment for guests.
“We’re thrilled to have a new event that showcases the talent of local arts groups and helps us raise funds to preserve the arts in southeast Wisconsin,” said Linda Edelstein, UPAF executive vice president of operations and communications.
Guests can also enjoy complimentary appetizers and interact with performers throughout the event. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward helping UPAF reach its campaign goal of $9.3 million. 
Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For more information on Arts Fever, including a complete roster of entertainers, exhibitors and to buy tickets, click here.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin recently helped celebrate World Wish Day on Thursday, April 29 by granting eight-year-old Nolan and 13- year-old Autumn their wishes to meet singing and acting sensation Miley Cyrus in Los Angeles, Calif. The children’s wish experience included a private meet-and-greet session with the star. "I'm so excited to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrate World Wish Day and give these thirty brave kids an incredible wish experience I hope they'll never forget," Cyrus said in a statement. "It's a privilege for me to make their wishes come true and get my good on in such a heartfelt way."

Autumn with Miley, photo contributed

The League of United Latin American Citizen and Tyson Foods, Inc., have partnered up to donate more than 30,000 pounds of protein to the Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin food bank. "Donations of poultry and other high protein foods are especially valuable as they allow us to provide our member agencies with more healthy, nutritious options," said Bonnie Bellehumeur, president of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. "Every year, our agencies are seeing an increase in need. This significant donation will help local agencies feed our many hungry neighbors."
The two organization’s announced the donation as part of their 1 million pound, three-year commitment to fight hunger.
"With the current economy, many families throughout the region are turning to local food pantries and soup kitchens for help," said Darryl Morin, LULAC Wisconsin State Director. "LULAC is committed to helping our families in Wisconsin, and through our partnership with Tyson, we are honored to be able to address the hunger issues caused by these hardships."

 

This year’s annual MS Walk will take place on Sunday, May 2 at the Summerfest Grounds beginning at 10a.m. Local restaurant pub AJ Bombers has invited guests to participate with team P-Nut Bomb by walking with or supporting its goal of raising $1500. As a special bonus for joining team P-Nut Bomb, Foursquare participants can earn the coveted OverShare badge. Following the walk, AJ Bombers will host Milwaukee’s first Venmo event. Venmo is a social networking application that functions primarily off text messages and allows for the payment or receipt of money by using contacts in your phonebook. AJ Bombers will walk guests through what Venmo is, how they can use it and why the application could change the way we exchange money on an everyday basis. In support of MS, Venmo and AJ Bombers will donate $1 of your first Venmo transaction to the MS Society. For more information on the MS Walk, click here, and click on the More Info tab to join the P-Nut Bomb team.

Karen Von Rueden has been named vice president of development for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. Von Rueden will oversee fund-raising and development for the non-profit ZSM as part of its mission to conserve wildlife, to educate people about the environment and to support the Milwaukee County Zoo. “I believe I am coming at a critical time in expanding support for one of the most popular cultural facilities in Milwaukee,” Von Rueden said. “I also found it intriguing to be associated with the Zoological Society’s mission of conservation and education, which is extremely important to me.” Von Rueden previously served as senior director of advancement at Cardinal Stritch University and as development director at Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens.

BizTimes Milwaukee has launched its 2010 Nonprofit Directory. Submissions for the directory were collected since the beginning of 2010, and the list is now available for viewing and for purchase in a print format. The directory includes vital information about 501(c)3 organizations based in or serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth, Racine, Kenosha, Washington, Ozaukee or Sheboygan counties. The directory is intended to connect the region's nonprofit organizations with the business community. Submissions can still be made online and an electronic version of the directory is available for viewing online at www.biztimes.com/nonprofit.

• Wednesday, May 5 The 25th Anniversary Gala to benefit Pregnancy Support Connection Inc., will be held at the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road beginning at 5:30 p.m. The red-carpet event will feature a “Retro Hollywood” theme and will celebrate and support Pregnancy Support Connection’s outreach to young women facing crisis pregnancies.
• Friday, May 7 The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, will host its Take a Walk on the Wild Side 2010 Gala at the center beginning at 6 p.m. Event will feature green organic and local food and wine from Lee John’s Catering, cocktails, and an auction. For more information email Debbie Fulton at dfulton@sanc.org.
• Saturday, May 8 Children of the Fallen, an organization dedicated to providing trust funds to children of parents lost in the war, will host a benefit concert at Memorial Hall in Racine. Three women, will take the stage to provide an evening of entertainment. Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer will bring her unscripted tour show entitled “Totally Inappropriate.” Singer, songwriter Melissa Ferrick and singer Ronnie Nyles will join the program. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.com
• Monday, June 7 The 11th Annual Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation Golf Outing, Dinner and Auction for Spinal Cord Injury Research will be held at Silver Spring Country Club, N56 w21318 Silver Spring Drive in Menomonee Falls .  In 2009, the outing earned $150,000 for researchers who are hard at work trying to find a cure for paralysis. To register or for more information visit, www.brpf.org
• Friday, June 11 The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens will host is annual fundraising event at the gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners, from 6-9 p.m. Guests can enjoy the gardens in full bloom, music from Cream City Jazz, food and drink from Bartolotta Catering, a silent auction and raffle, and live green demonstrations. Cost to attend is $75 For Information & reservations, contact Kristine at 414-525-5661 or kpetersen@fbbg.org
• Monday, July 19 St. Francis Foundation will host its Annual Golf Outing at Tuckaway Country Club. Participation in the outing will benefit the children educated at the Child Development Center of St. Joseph and the senior residents who call Villa St. Francis their home. Those interested can choose to play in the outing, provide raffle or auction items, or make cash donations. For questions or for further information call the St. Francis Foundation office at 414-645-5337, ext 270

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