A Little Change Goes a Long Way at Bayshore
A penny saved is still a penny earned at Bayshore Town Center. Bayshore Community Foundation announced the continuation of the Change for Charity meter program where proceeds generated through parking meter revenue are donated to area non-profit organizations.
The Bayshore Community Foundation
Established by the owners of Bayshore, the Bayshore Community Foundation Fund focuses on providing meaningful support to youth and families in the greater Milwaukee City area. The Foundation, funded by parking meter proceeds and ticket revenues, offers significant support to area nonprofit organizations through the Change for Charity Meter Program, the Bayshore Scholarship Fund and Community Event Sponsorships.
Change for Charity Meter Program
Six organizations are selected annually to receive a portion of the parking meter proceeds and ticket revenues generated at Bayshore. Applications for the Change for Charity program for are accepted through October 1, 2012. Groups interested in applying for consideration should submit in writing a letter, any supplemental informational materials outlining the organization, and a 501 C-3 copy to MP Theriault at 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Suite A256, Glendale, WI 53217, 414-332-8136.
2012 Change for Charity Recipients
Hunger Task Force
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Hunger Task Force believes that every person has a right to adequate food obtained with dignity. In 2011, Hunger Task Force delivered 10 million pounds of food to their network of 80 pantries, meal programs and shelters, completely FREE of charge. They are locally founded, locally funded and locally run. Because they charge no fees, most of their budget is raised through gifts from foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals. Learn more at www.hungertaskforce.org.
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Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse, Inc.
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The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse was founded in 1998 as an all-volunteer charitable organization by Nance Kinney, a breast cancer survivor. Its mission is to support breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. They have been able to raise more than $4.4 million for breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center since they began in 1998.
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Planning Council for Heath and Human Services, Inc.
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"Our mission is to advance community health and human services through planning, evaluation, and research. The Planning Council assists our clients and partners to figure out What Works for our community." Their clients are committed to helping their community of Southeastern Wisconsin in becoming healthier. "The Planning Council uses research and data to help find new solutions and shares What Works with the whole community." |
North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc.
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North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc. (NSAA) is a not-for-profit company dedicated to offering high caliber opportunities in the performing, visual, and literary arts to all ages. It is designed to encourage, inspire and promote creativity while fostering a cultural appreciation of the arts in our communities. NSAA promotes a sense of self worth, responsibility, and strength of character while providing individuals and families the means to recognize and develop talents, interests, assets, and aspirations. Beyond the arts, NSAA strives to build healthy communities through the development of positive values and a commitment that will be evident across all cultural and socio-economic groups.
We believe in the value of the arts, not only for what it can do for our culture, but what it can provide for our future; in helping our participants discover and nurture their talents and realize their dreams.
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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
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SANC teaches environmental education to over 35,000 children per year and has one of the only nature preschools in the country. Schlitz Audubon also has a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) award green building with beautiful indoor and outdoor locations for green weddings, green meetings & retreats, and other special occasions. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center connects people with nature and inspires them to become responsible stewards of the natural world. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Center's six miles of trails take visitors through 185 acres of unspoiled natural beauty -- just 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee. The Center is a great place to hike, learn something new or find a quiet haven to commune with nature
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New Horizon Center, Inc.
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Their mission is to actively combat the individual and community problems that contributes to the needless waste of human resources. To encourage youth to become actively aware of, and consciously cultivate their greatest potential for human development so that they are continually becoming productive community citizens. New Horizon Center has worked with people in many different types of situations and has continuously grown throughout their 25 years in service. While they started their work with young male delinquents, New Horizon has expanded to work with women in residential care facilities, males in group homes, foster parents and children, as well as opened a new day care facility.
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Bayshore Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
Annually, a two-year renewable $2,500 scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from the Nicolet High School, Whitefish Bay High School and Dominican HS. This scholarship program is offered to local students who demonstrate academic ability and perseverance in their continuing educations pursuits. The scholarship is designed for the student who demonstrates an interest in furthering understanding between cultures, ethnic groups or countries. Students who speak a foreign language or demonstrate a strong interest in international studies or in enhancing understanding and appreciation for diversity are strong candidates. Applications are available through the guidance counselors at the schools.
Bayshore Cornerstone Event Partnerships
Bayshore Community Foundation is a champion of youth and families in the Metro Milwaukee area and provides meaningful support to several area nonprofit groups each year. The Bayshore Community Foundation hosted its inaugural cornerstone event, Bright Lights and Big Dreams, with Lad Lake. Lad Lake, Inc., a 100-year-old nonprofit organization works primarily with at-risk youth, and youth within the foster care system.