Event & Volunteer Opportunities
Past Events
2010 Day of Action.
On the first day of summer, Monday, June 21, which also happens to be the longest day of the year, more than 50 volunteers from 20 local businesses spent some of the extra hours they gained during the summer solstice volunteering at COA Youth & Family Center on Milwaukee’s north side. Volunteers helped COA youth plant flowers, mulch garden beds and help with other landscaping work to create a welcoming home for each of the families and youth the center serves. Additionally, the volunteers helped give COA youth a meaningful camp experience by donating sunscreen, insect repellent, flashlights and sleeping bags. This event was a part of a national United Way Day of Action initiative that focuses on volunteerism, mobilizing thousands of people to complete community service projects across the country. Event Photos
Special thanks to Godfrey & Kahn S.C. for its generous Day of Action sponsorship.
CEO Panel Breakfast
On Thursday, November 5, 2009, United Way Emerging Leaders hosted a breakfast discussion with local healthcare leaders. Panel Members included Dr. Nick Turkal, President and CEO of Aurora Health Care, Leo Brideau, President and CEO of Columbia St. Mary’s and Richard Canter, Senior Vice President Strategy and Corporate Affairs of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. The well attended event was moderated by City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health, Bevan K. Baker. Special thanks to our event sponsor and host, Time Warner Cable. Tune in to Channel 411 on Time Warner Cable to watch a rebroadcast of the event On Demand.
Emerging Leader Social Networking Event
A networking event was held on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at Whiskey Bar located at 788 N Jackson St. Thanks to all who attended and helped to make that event another success!
2009 P5 Awards Evening
Award winners were announced and awarded at an event on August 26th. Event Photos
2009 Day of Action
Our first ever Day of Action was an overwhelming success! On June 20, 2009, more than 35 volunteers came together at the Salvation Army Emergency Lodge, a 120 bed facility that provides temporary shelter, meals and case management for adults and families without homes. Our volunteers painted rooms, did gardening, lead a Wii Tournament and kickball games for the residents and packed over 600 lunches for children in our community. Event Photos
CEO luncheon on Legacy
On May 28, 2009, Jim Ziemer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and Steve Marcus of the Marcus Corporation hosted a panel to discuss legacy and philanthropy in the city of Milwaukee. Thank you to our host and sponsor of the event, Harley-Davidson, Inc.
2008 Days of Caring
Thank you! During the two-week period from September 8-19, more than 2,000 people rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at 87 agencies for more than 150 projects. That translates to over 9,500 volunteer hours for an estimated $150,000 impact on our nonprofit community.
2008 Emerging Leader Evening Event
More than 120 emerging leaders joined the inaugural Philanthropic 5 award winners at Miller Park's Metavante Club on September 17.
Government Panel Discussion
Mayor Barrett, Police Chief Flynn and County Executive Walker discuss the importance of government's partnership with nonprofits in our community on October 1.