Get your team ready! Groups of 10 people can test their muscles and pull a fire truck on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join Milwaukee firefighters for the third annual Hero’s Haul! Operation Warm, a program of the Milwaukee Fire Department, is excited to host this year’s Hero’s Haul Fire Truck Pull. Funds will purchase winter coats for Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Operation Warm raises funds for winter coats through Hero’s Haul
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UNCF hosts 2019 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts 2019 Walk/Run for Education
Cross Lutheran Church hosts ‘Annual MLK All-A-Thon’
On Saturday, May 25, 2019, Cross Lutheran Church hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship 2019 All-A-Thon, which started at Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16 Street. An All-A-Thon lets participants walk, run, bike, skate or participate however they would like to raise money. This particular event helped raise money for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, … [Read more...] about Cross Lutheran Church hosts ‘Annual MLK All-A-Thon’
Deviled egg winner to be featured at Vincent fundraiser
Eggshells were cracking as Vincent High School culinary arts students prepared their masterpiece deviled eggs for a panel of local celebrity judges this week. The stakes were high, with the winning egg moving on to be a featured appetizer in Vincent’s first-ever farm-to-table fundraiser, “Growing to Our Full Potential” on September 20, 2018. After much deliberation, the judges’ … [Read more...] about Deviled egg winner to be featured at Vincent fundraiser
Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
The Milwaukee Brewers invited fans to join pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (center photo) and his teammates for the Brewers Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at JB's on 41, 4040 S. 27th St. Participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to throw a strike with their favorite Brewer, all the while helping raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Wisconsin, which is dedicated … [Read more...] about Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
MTEC hosts ‘Achieve The Dream’ fundraiser and luncheon
On Friday, April 27, 2017 the Milwaukee Teacher Education Center (MTEC) hosted their annual "Achieve The Dream" fundraiser and luncheon at the Iron Horse Hotel, 500 West Florida Street. The event was emceed by TMJ4 News sports reporter Rob Burks and featured an interview with retired Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler. MTEC is a not-for-profit, teacher certification and professional … [Read more...] about MTEC hosts ‘Achieve The Dream’ fundraiser and luncheon
Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
On Saturday, April 7, 2017, students from Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center (FSDLC) hosted a fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Dr. Janice Pugh (center left) for her fourth and fifth grade students. The funds will allow her students to participate in a field trip to the Pfister Hotel to have an elegant lunch. The outing is a … [Read more...] about Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
FashionWalk 2018:’It Takes a Village to End Sex Trafficking’
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, the Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted its annual "FashionWalk" fundraiser, at Leader Luxury, 6310 N. 43rd Street. The FashionWalk brought together youth, community leaders, and local fashion designers to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem of human trafficking in our communities through the glamour of a fashion show. The … [Read more...] about FashionWalk 2018:’It Takes a Village to End Sex Trafficking’
Mayor Barrett hosts gala 2018 Masked Ball for UNCF
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor's Masked Ball at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The UNCF Masked Ball is one of Milwaukee's signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it brings together local celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett hosts gala 2018 Masked Ball for UNCF