A ‘both/and’ city
on Dec 29, 2025
Mary Ellen Stanek’s servant leadership reflects Milwaukee’s unique “both/and” culture of giving and service.
read postMary Ellen Stanek’s servant leadership reflects Milwaukee’s unique “both/and” culture of giving and service.
read postCorry Joe Biddle’s journey shows how people, relationships, and access bring Milwaukee’s community to life.
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read postHow Francesca Wegner defines community as action, empowerment, and shared possibility.
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read postStories of community-focused leaders show how philanthropy, service, and relationships build a stronger Milwaukee region.
read postFor Tom Florsheim Jr., family values shape both business leadership and lasting community impact.
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read postThe Legacy Foundation continues the philosophy of Legacy Bank’s mission,whose mission was to make Milwaukee a better place for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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The Latino Chamber of Commerce’s new Foundation-supported fund will help entrepreneurs who have difficulty accessing capital.
read postMaribeth Bush helped nourish a culture of philanthropy through decades of service to Oconomowoc Area Foundation.
read postLongtime donors David and Marge Hamacher consider the Foundation a valuable philanthropic resource.
read postDonor Rachel Monaco deepens her connection with Foundation, honors husband’s memory through her donor advised fund.
read postEndowment fund paves the way for journalists of color, amplifying diverse voices in Milwaukee and beyond.
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read postNaryan Leazer has deepened his relationship with the Foundation over the past 15 years, because of the impact it has on community.
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Over the years, Ralph and Margaret Hollmon have enriched the Milwaukee community through their activism and their volunteer efforts.
read postThe Foundation was the logical choice when Pedro Colón and his wife, Betty Ulmer, decided to make a legacy gift.
read postFew things nowadays are built to last — except maybe a fund at a community foundation.
read postMary Ann Padol seeks to address community needs while seeking no recognition for herself.
read postWhen Tom Florsheim commits to something, he does so wholeheartedly.
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Jaylin Durham aspires to be like Judge Clarence Parrish.
read postThe Charles and Laura Albright Fund has helped launch, grow and sustain projects.
read postAlice Youngberg Kozlowski's instinct and lifelong thriftiness parlay into generous gift.
read postGertrude Payton was actively involved with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation since 2002.
read postFrom grantee to donor, Danae Davis' philanthropic journey.
read postImproving access to high-quality education and opportunities for Milwaukee’s youth has been a focal point of the Diazes’ careers.
read postBlaine Gibson has been a thought partner, referral source and mentor in helping diversify the philanthropic sector
read postAmanda and Jon Sacks passion for West Bend motivated them to partner with the foundation to ensure that their community continues to grow and thrive.
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