Community Connections celebrates 10 years of empowering neighborhoods
Dec 2, 2024
Community Connections Small Grants Program uplifts residents through direct small grants for neighborhood improvement projects.
read postGreater Together E-News
Greater Together is our digital newsletter that features stories on the nonprofits, donors and community changemakers that the Foundation works with as we follow our strategic plan and build a Milwaukee for all.
December 2024
Foundation honors local leaders with Greater Together Awards
Dec 2, 2024
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation presents several prestigious awards to people who bring greater opportunity, diversity and progress to the Milwaukee region
read postThe latest and greatest happening at ThriveOn King
Dec 2, 2024
ThriveOn King has seen a flurry of activity in recent months with tenant partners, new construction and more.
read postAugust 2024
Greg Wesley officially begins tenure as Foundation president and CEO
Aug 8, 2024
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation started a new chapter with Greg Wesley as president and CEO.
read postCream City Foundation joins Greater Milwaukee Foundation family
Jul 23, 2024
Cream City Foundation has joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as a supporting organization.
read postMilwaukee professionals join Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board
Jul 9, 2024
Foundation welcomes new Board members and thanks others for service.
read postThe Greater Milwaukee Foundation moves at the pace of trust
Jun 21, 2024
Hear why partners continue to place their trust in the Foundation.
read postMarch 2024
Business support cohort yields collaboration and growth opportunities
Mar 26, 2024
ThriveOn Business Support Cohort gives small business owners an opportunity to collaborate and seek support.
read postMilwaukee Succeeds project offers providers support on accreditation journey
Mar 26, 2024
To increase the number of high-quality early childhood education seats in the area, Milwaukee Succeeds and 4C for Children launched the Accreditation Facilitation Project.
read postThriveOn King artists talk honoring Bronzeville’s past with pieces for the present
Mar 20, 2024
Over 20 selected artists are completing their pieces for the first floor community hub at ThriveOn King.
read postFoundation extends heartfelt welcome to new Board members
Feb 14, 2024
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board welcomes new members.
read postNovember 2023
Take a look: Greater Milwaukee Foundation builds relationships and celebrates with community
Nov 27, 2023
Check out our photo gallery of various events featuring you – our neighbors, our community members and our friends.
read postGreater Milwaukee Foundation award recipients embody a Milwaukee for all
Nov 27, 2023
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation celebrates leaders with a number of prestigious awards.
read postEarly childhood education advocacy pays off, but big gaps remain
Nov 27, 2023
Advocates continue to raise awareness, bridge gaps and find solutions.
read postAugust 2023
Coming to ThriveOn King, JobsWork MKE takes comprehensive approach to employment
Aug 1, 2023
In 2024, JobsWork MKE will join the Foundation and other partners in the ThriveOn King building.
read postFoundation and CDA encourage collaboration from all sectors in housing efforts
Aug 1, 2023
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation recently received the 2023 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships for its work with the Community Development Alliance.
read postFoundation welcomes new Board members, salutes service of another
Aug 1, 2023
Cristy Garcia-Thomas of Advocate National Center for Health Equity and Blaine Gibson of WE Wealth Management have joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board.
read postResponding to community voice for maternal, family well-being
Aug 1, 2023
Dalvery Blackwell, co-founder of the African American Breastfeeding Network, repurposed grant dollars to create Healing Waters.
read postMarch 2023
Groups break down silos to tackle lead abatement
Mar 1, 2023
Through its convening power, social connections and advocacy efforts, the MKE Civic Action Team is helping a range of local partners and the city of Milwaukee address the ongoing threat of lead poisoning in Milwaukee homes
read postA Milwaukee for All: Foundation and partners move from convenings to action
Mar 1, 2023
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s virtual educational series “A Milwaukee for All” demonstrated the Foundation’s ability to build connections, make commitments and take action.
read postOrganizations trust Greater Milwaukee Foundation to help reach goals
Mar 1, 2023
From diversifying revenue streams to creating a plan for sustainability, nonprofits turn to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to establish agency endowments that help them achieve their goals.
read postNovember 2022
Foundation honors community leaders with Greater Together awards
Nov 1, 2022
The Foundation’s annual Greater Together awards honored Ralph Hollmon, Keith Stanley, Lauren Feaster and José Olivieri.
read post‘Take your rightful place’: Danae Davis Makes Way for Next Generation
Nov 1, 2022
After seven years as executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds, Danae Davis retired in November.
read postGreater Milwaukee Foundation’s latest ‘A Milwaukee for All’ centers lived experience
Nov 1, 2022
The Foundation’s final “A Milwaukee for All” event of 2022 addressed the power of community philanthropy, the value of centering lived experience and how to reframe and co-create community narratives.
read post‘Voting is true power’: Foundation supports mobilization efforts
Nov 1, 2022
The Foundation awarded $100,000 across seven groups to support their voter mobilization and education efforts.
read postAugust 2022
Halfway through 2022: ThriveOn Collaboration celebrates construction, other major milestones
Aug 1, 2022
The ThriveOn Collaboration is celebrating. The past six months have seen a plethora of action.
read postAccessible housing solutions receive Foundation support
Aug 1, 2022
Housing is a human right. The Foundation and donors invest in strategies to expand housing options.
read postEconomic development, healthy food and youth engagement intersect at new neighborhood grocery store
Aug 1, 2022
A new grocery store in Sherman Park is providing access to affordable, healthy food options for residents and helping create an entrepreneurial ecosystem for local youth.
read postFoundation reimagines philanthropy with Edgar Villanueva in “A Milwaukee for All”
Aug 1, 2022
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s most recent “A Milwaukee for All” event on June 24 focused on ways to reimagine philanthropy, heal the hurt caused by colonization and create an equitable society.
read postFoundation invests $1 million in immediate violence prevention, healing efforts
Aug 1, 2022
In direct response to recent, escalating violence in Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has dedicated an initial investment of $1 million to support urgent healing, community building and violence prevention efforts.
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