At Aurora Health Care, we help people live well – it’s our purpose and what we do every day. We’ve always believed that better health care leads to stronger communities. That’s why we’re an integral part of the communities we serve. We support free clinics and provide year-round community benefits totaling $32 million in goods and services. We provide $628 million in charity and other uncompensated care. And understanding that today’s economy is tough on everyone, we absorb an additional $65 million in bad debt. Aurora also partners with universities to prepare the next generation of health care providers. And, we work with other health care leaders and elected officials to improve care and influence meaningful health care reform.
BMO Harris Bank is committed to enhancing and strengthening the quality of life of those who live and work in the communities we serve. Through corporate giving, volunteer efforts, community outreach and our ongoing involvement with United Way, employees of BMO Harris Bank are committed to LIVE UNITED. We strive to provide top-notch support to the Milwaukee area, both in our branches and in our communities. BMO Harris Bank is proud to continue our support of United Way of Greater Milwaukee, creating a better life for those in the Milwaukee community.
Caterpillar Inc. is a proactive member of our communities. As individuals and a company, we contribute significant time and resources to promoting the health, welfare and economic stability of our communities around the world. We encourage all employees to participate in community activities that promote the common good. We believe that our success should also contribute to the quality of life in, and the prosperity and sustainability of, communities where we work and live.
United Way is Caterpillar’s one, approved corporate solicitation. In 2010, along with a match from the Caterpillar Foundation, our campaign raised more than $8.6M for local Caterpillar communities. In 2011, the campaign is expanding internationally to Panama.
The Caterpillar Foundation, our strategic philanthropy program, has contributed nearly $500 million to global causes since its formation in 1954, including just over $36 million donated in 2010.
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. The firm is committed to helping build a stronger Milwaukee and make a difference in our community through three key areas: education, entrepreneurship and the environment. We are especially focused on helping mentor youth and addressing issues of access to higher education. In our Milwaukee office, engagement with United Way and the more than 160 programs it supports locally is deeply embedded in our culture. Last year, our commitment to United Way’s annual campaign resulted in over 90% of our people making a financial contribution.
Fiduciary Management, Inc. (FMI), established in 1980, has been involved in numerous charitable events and organizations within Metro Milwaukee. FMI is in the business of allocating our clients resources, their investments - into areas that achieve the highest returns and therefore the best outcomes.
United Way does the same thing with our philanthropic monies in our community, channeling our charitable giving to those entities that achieve the highest and best outcomes for the citizens that need the most assistance.
Fiduciary Management, Inc. supports United Way of Greater Milwaukee because its actions advocate its mission, which is to improve the quality of people’s lives.
Froedtert Hospital is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve through health care programs and services that are measurable, accessible and culturally appropriate. As part of Froedtert Health, a regional leader in health care that joins community hospitals, physicians and clinicians - we are an academic medical center affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. In 2010, Froedtert Hospital added a total value to the community of more than $61 million in local research, education and community investments.
Godfrey & Kahn builds strong relationships with their clients by providing them with creative ideas and solutions while delivering efficient legal representation. They serve their clients first by understanding their business, their goals and their specific needs. The goal has always been to provide smart, practical solutions to real-world problems, and this perspective serves to guide the law firm and its clients to success. Similar to United Way of Greater Milwaukee, Godfrey & Kahn is committed to the success of their clients, their Firm and communities they serve.
Our community is only as strong as we make it. Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (“GSH”) is devoted to donating time and financial support to organizations whose mission is to support and encourage community growth. The firm is proud to support United Way. GSH has been recognized for its outstanding accomplishments in the legal profession, for building a firm that provides jobs in our community for all, including women and minorities, and support of local and national charities. Firm attorneys participate in pro bono activities and many serve on Boards, including United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
Harley-Davidson helps fulfill dreams. Harley-Davidson is committed to building strong and sustainable communities through our partnerships with charitable organizations like United Way of Greater Milwaukee. We are proud to support the annual United Way campaign through our many fundraising efforts and our employee volunteer activities.
Johnson Controls was recently ranked first by Corporate Responsibility (CR) magazine in their annual list of Top 100 Corporate Citizens. The corporate values of Johnson Controls drive every decision company leaders make, and the company’s commitment to the environment, human rights and the communities where employees live and work is a result of faithfulness to those values.
Johnson Controls philanthropic activity occurs within two categories—employee involvement/volunteerism and financial support. In 2010, Johnson Controls was the first company to contribute more than $4 million to United Way of Greater Milwaukee in a single campaign year. Our executive involvement steering committee, global employee volunteer programs, corporate sponsorships, international philanthropy, and Johnson Controls Foundation are all part of our robust history of supporting organizations that make a discernible impact on local communities.
JPMorgan Chase’s philanthropic goal is simple - be a catalyst for meaningful, positive and sustainable change within our highest-need neighborhoods and communities across the globe. In 2010, JPMorgan Chase and its Foundation gave more than $150 million through grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations across 28 domestic markets and 25+ countries abroad. We also support the individual interests of our employees through the Matching Gift and volunteer programs.
Working with best-in-class community based partners like United Way, our goal is to help stabilize families living in poverty, and to make stability echo through a community in a matter that improves educational and job opportunities, reduces crime and dramatically raises the community’s quality of life.
Like United Way, JPMorgan Chase supports community problem solving that helps people build better lives.
A New York Stock Exchange listed company with deep Midwestern roots, The Marcus Corporation has built a legacy as a strong community partner and successful employer. Our hallmark is our dedication to creating memorable entertainment experiences for our guests. Whether it’s the happy and relaxed feeling a guest has after leaving a Marcus hotel or the thrills and laughter of watching the latest motion picture in a Marcus theatre – pleasing others is our business.
We’re proud of our 75-year history of giving back to the communities where our associates live and work. In our hometown, we proudly support United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Each year The Marcus Corporation Foundation provides a generous corporate gift and our associates raise money through volunteer activities including jeans days, raffles and other events. Just as setting the standard for quality and gracious service is a foundation of our company, so is giving back to our communities across the county.
MGIC's mission is to provide families and individuals with the opportunity to make the American Dream come true with affordable homeownership. Partnering with United Way is another avenue that allows the company to assist our community. MGIC and United Way together help strengthen neighborhoods by helping home buyers become homeowners in a safe, friendly and healthy environment.
At M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group, we measure the value of what we achieve beyond dollars and cents – by its impact on the people whose needs, goals and high expectations shape everything we do: our customers, our communities and our employees. We are a socially responsible bank that is deeply committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and strengthening local communities. We have an enduring partnership with United Way organizations across North America built on a shared aspiration for a prosperous and resilient society. Since 1909, M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group and its employees have proudly supported United Way of Greater Milwaukee through volunteerism and donations – helping provide a hand for those in need.
MillerCoors believes that with great beer comes great responsibility. In 2009, MillerCoors rolled out its first enterprise-wide United Way campaign, donating more than $1.6 million to the organization in year one. MillerCoors has been committed to investing in its hometown community of Milwaukee for more than 155 years and is a proud supporter of United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
As the newspaper with the highest local reach among the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan markets, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel truly is a daily part of the lives of those in our community. It’s a responsibility they take seriously, which is why they have remained committed to United Way of Greater Milwaukee for more than 70 years with efforts that have raised millions of dollars for those in need in the metro area. They proudly applaud their employees’ continued generosity and volunteer involvement.
Northwestern Mutual has consistently been a proud partner and a top supporter of United Way of Greater Milwaukee since the nonprofit’s inception in 1909. In the past ten years alone, the company, its employees and retirees have contributed almost $30 million in support of the local United Way community campaign, helping to provide hundreds of thousands of people with a better education, financial stability, and improved health and safety. Milwaukee is Northwestern Mutual's hometown and, for more than 150 years, the company has been committed to building strong, vibrant communities that serve as a legacy to future generations.
Perlick Corporation has been a resident of Milwaukee since its inception nearly 95 years ago. And for many years, Perlick has given its support to United Way due to their commitment and focus on improving the quality of life in the community.
As a family-owned company for four generations, Perlick has embraced the same values and ideals that United Way represents. We are very proud to be a corporate sponsor for a charitable organization such as United Way.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the world's largest professional services firms. They believe that education is the foundation for community development as it provides growth opportunities for the young, advances future leaders and further develops the growing population of quality professionals who can support the increasingly complex business issues in the marketplace. Their people share a common purpose - to help inspire positive, lasting change. PwC provides paid time off for staff to engage in discretionary volunteer opportunities. PwC's Summer of Community Service builds upon the firm's commitment to corporate responsibility. Leveraging the power of 30,000 people, they are collectively making a difference in their communities by helping motivate, educate and develop the next generation of leaders. In their FY2009, PwC contributed more than $9.6 million to United Way campaigns across the United States.
The Ralph Evinrude Foundation provides grants to many Milwaukee area charities and institutions. By matching leadership gifts of $1,200 or more with the Ralph Evinrude Foundation Leadership Challenge, the foundation increases support of United Way from leadership givers across the community. Since 2006, the foundation’s sponsorship of the grant has been improving lives in Greater Milwaukee.
Rockwell Automation improves the standard of living for everyone by making the world more productive and sustainable. We care about the communities where we live and work. In our headquarters community, we proudly partner with United Way of Greater Milwaukee for our Health and Human Service contributions. We are the signature sponsor of United Way’s Days of Caring, and this year supported a new marketing initiative targeted towards small to mid-size companies to help with United Way's sustainability. The majority of our philanthropic resources are focused on our Engineering Our Future™ programs and partnerships that help prepare and inspire students for careers in Science Technology, Engineering and Math.
Time Warner Cable’s (TWC) mission is to connect people and businesses with information, entertainment and each other. TWC brings the latest innovations to customers’ homes—from high-definition television, to Enhanced TV features, to high-speed data and Digital Phone services. TWC understands that it takes more than innovative products to make a successful business and that is why the company invests resources back into the community, through several United Way partner organizations. Time Warner Cable places a high priority on good corporate citizenship and public service. By reaching out to local community organizations across eastern Wisconsin, Time Warner Cable can fulfill the company’s mission to help make Wisconsin a state with a dynamic present and a bright future.
We Energies has been part of the Milwaukee community for more than a century. Through United Way, we have an opportunity to help our customers and neighbors in a tangible, personal way -- complementing the customer care we demonstrate every day. Every year our employees – active and retired – generously support United Way though our workplace campaign. We’re pleased to lend our help behind the scenes, too. Company leaders over the past several decades have served as campaign co-chairs, board and campaign cabinet members. That tradition continues today. Also, the Wisconsin Energy Foundation helps to improve the quality of life through the support of economic health, education, arts and culture, and the environment in communities, large and small, across Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.