http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/26/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-miracle-on-canal-street-now-accepting-charity-applications/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/26/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-miracle-on-canal-street-now-accepting-charity-applications/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 22:21:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5986 Applications are now being accepted for Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s annual signature community program – Miracle on Canal Street. Local non-profit organizations which serve children can find the application online at www.paysbig.com/miracle. Applications must be post-marked by Wednesday, June 29. Miracle on Canal Street ’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/26/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-miracle-on-canal-street-now-accepting-charity-applications/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/08/score-one-for-the-cure/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/08/score-one-for-the-cure/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:45:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5386 Every 10 minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer. Incidence is nearly twice as high among African- Americans. In August of 2009 Ptosha Davis’ daughter Jori Lauren Leflore was diagnosed with AML Leukemia and admitted to Children’s Hospital of WI. Ptosha never left her side throughout Jori’s treatment. Jori died in February of 2010. She [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/08/score-one-for-the-cure/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/09/pushing-the-envelope-to-create-transitional-housing-for-young-mothers-aging-out-at-18-in-the-city-of-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/09/pushing-the-envelope-to-create-transitional-housing-for-young-mothers-aging-out-at-18-in-the-city-of-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:54:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3483 Intercession Inc., is a non-profit organization that addresses homeless and displacement for young mothers ages 13-17 with babies throughout the city of Milwaukee. For more than 10 years Intercession has been a vital resource in the community providing housing, innovative services, and educational programs. After a decade of services, Intercession Inc., now has the opportunity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/09/pushing-the-envelope-to-create-transitional-housing-for-young-mothers-aging-out-at-18-in-the-city-of-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/02/a-sea-of-purple-clad-walkers-to-descend-on-mount-mary-campus/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/02/a-sea-of-purple-clad-walkers-to-descend-on-mount-mary-campus/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:50:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3450 Thousands expected at Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Mount Mary College will be the setting for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® on Sat., Oct. 2. Nearly 2,500 people from the Milwaukee metro area are expected to participate in this year’s event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. In 2009, the Alzheimer’s [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/02/a-sea-of-purple-clad-walkers-to-descend-on-mount-mary-campus/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/community-wide-2010-charity-basketball-tournament-brings-communities-cultures-together/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/community-wide-2010-charity-basketball-tournament-brings-communities-cultures-together/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:10:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3053 In an effort to bring families, cultures and communities together from across Milwaukee, a positive community event will take place Aug. 14, Noon-5 p.m. at Lincoln Park. The “Thomas R. Harris Community-Wide 2010 Charity Basketball Tournament” is a one-day event featuring a 5-on-5 basketball tournament between eight teams; Milwaukee- area vendors; collegiate basketball players; and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/community-wide-2010-charity-basketball-tournament-brings-communities-cultures-together/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/07/time-warner-cable-and-manpower-employees-celebrate-their-commitment-to-fight-hunger-in-wisconsin/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/07/time-warner-cable-and-manpower-employees-celebrate-their-commitment-to-fight-hunger-in-wisconsin/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:47:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3000 Time Warner Cable and Manpower employees celebrated their collaborative efforts and commitment to fight hunger in Wisconsin as the totals of their food drive to benefit Hunger Task Force are announced. At Manpower’s invitation, the two companies recently, partnered to host a “River Walk Food Challenge.” Diversity Council members from each company led the efforts [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/07/time-warner-cable-and-manpower-employees-celebrate-their-commitment-to-fight-hunger-in-wisconsin/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/31/wisconsin-breast-cancer-coalition-partners-with-borders/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/31/wisconsin-breast-cancer-coalition-partners-with-borders/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:07:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2926 Benefit Day to fundraise for Breast Cancer Organization The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition (WBCC) was selected by Borders Group, Inc. to participate in a Benefit Day fundraiser on August 7 and 8, where a portion of all sales will be donated to the organization with a valid WBCC donation voucher. Prior to the event, the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/31/wisconsin-breast-cancer-coalition-partners-with-borders/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/17/national-touring-cast-of-wicked-will-contribute-special-milwaukee-performance-to-fight-aids/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/17/national-touring-cast-of-wicked-will-contribute-special-milwaukee-performance-to-fight-aids/#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:30:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2761 On Monday, August 2, the National Touring Company of ‘WICKED’ will host ‘Witches’ Night Off’, an evening of adult cabaret performances featuring cast and crew members of the company. Net proceeds of the event will benefit the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. The performance will be the cast’s gift to ARCW, which this year is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/17/national-touring-cast-of-wicked-will-contribute-special-milwaukee-performance-to-fight-aids/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/03/25th-anniversary-black-white-ball-raises-373000-for-milwaukee-urban-league/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/03/25th-anniversary-black-white-ball-raises-373000-for-milwaukee-urban-league/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:24:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2588 The Milwaukee Urban League’s 25th Anniversary Black & White Ball was a silver anniversary celebration to remember. Nearly 850 guests commemorated the milestone and helped raise $200,000 for the League, including $17,000 from a special appeal to purchase backpacks and school supplies to be distributed to needy children at the League’s 2010 health and back-to-school [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/03/25th-anniversary-black-white-ball-raises-373000-for-milwaukee-urban-league/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/26/milwaukee-urban-league-held-its-annual-black-and-white-ball/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/26/milwaukee-urban-league-held-its-annual-black-and-white-ball/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:56:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2549 Photo by Robert Bell The Milwaukee Urban League held its annual Black and White Ball last weekend. A check for $20,000 from the Roundy’s Foundation for the Milwaukee Urban League’s “Campaign for African American Achievement” program was presented by Vivian King, director of public affairs for Roundy’s Supermarkets to Ralph Hollmon, president/CEO of The Milwaukee [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/26/milwaukee-urban-league-held-its-annual-black-and-white-ball/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/2010-fellowship-open-honors-ulysses-junior-bridgeman-and-redonna-rodgers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/2010-fellowship-open-honors-ulysses-junior-bridgeman-and-redonna-rodgers/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:10:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2383 Annual charity golf outing registration is open The Fellowship Open has selected Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman and ReDonna Rodgers as honorees for this year’s annual charity golf event that will take place on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at the Silver Spring Country Club. Junior Bridgeman, former NBA professional basketball star, and owner and president of Bridgeman [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/2010-fellowship-open-honors-ulysses-junior-bridgeman-and-redonna-rodgers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/05/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-miracle-on-canal-street-now-accepting-applications/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/05/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-miracle-on-canal-street-now-accepting-applications/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:07:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2298 Potawatomi Bingo Casino is now accepting entries from local non-profits for the 2010 Miracle on Canal Street program – the Casino’s signature community program. The application can be found at www.paysbig.com/miracle and must be received by Wednesday, June 30. Miracle on Canal Street’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children in southeastern Wisconsin. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/05/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-miracle-on-canal-street-now-accepting-applications/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/24/jeff-cirillo-tees-it-up-for-charity/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/24/jeff-cirillo-tees-it-up-for-charity/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:39:42 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1796 A former Milwaukee Brewer is going to bat for the Social Development Foundation. Jeff Cirillo, a two time MLB All-Star who played with the Milwaukee Brewers, has announced the Social Development Foundation will be the beneficiary of his 1st Annual Charity Golf Classic this summer. The golf outing will be staged Thursday, July 22 at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/24/jeff-cirillo-tees-it-up-for-charity/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/10/bloodcenter-of-wisconsin-grows-to-become-first-and-only-blood-marrow-organ-and-tissue-provider-in-the-country/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/10/bloodcenter-of-wisconsin-grows-to-become-first-and-only-blood-marrow-organ-and-tissue-provider-in-the-country/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:28:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1642 BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the new home of Wisconsin Donor Network and Wisconsin Tissue Bank, making it the first and only organization in the United States to specialize in all four types of donation: blood, marrow, tissue and organs. BloodCenter of Wisconsin has also advanced into clinical research and treatments through its newly established Medical [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/10/bloodcenter-of-wisconsin-grows-to-become-first-and-only-blood-marrow-organ-and-tissue-provider-in-the-country/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/10/haiti-relief-concert-hosted-by-local-musicians-set-for-april-18/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/10/haiti-relief-concert-hosted-by-local-musicians-set-for-april-18/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:54:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1632 Duchie Rodgers & the Black Earth Band, K.I.C. and Mirage III will host a benefit concert to support The Salvation Army Haiti Relief Efforts on Sunday, April 18 at Gene’s Lanes & Lounge, 6135 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. For [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/10/haiti-relief-concert-hosted-by-local-musicians-set-for-april-18/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/25th-annual-lil-jeannetta-toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-through-your-gifts-of-love/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/25th-annual-lil-jeannetta-toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-through-your-gifts-of-love/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:50:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=446 CYD held its 25th Annual Lil’ Jeannetta Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot but God Remembered through your Gifts of Love event on Monday, Dec. 28 at the location of the (former) North Division High School from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. The event is held each year in remembrance of Jeannetta Robinson’s granddaughter [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/25th-annual-lil-jeannetta-toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-through-your-gifts-of-love/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/hupy-abraham-s-c-donates-12000-to-feed-2500-people-this-holiday-season/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/hupy-abraham-s-c-donates-12000-to-feed-2500-people-this-holiday-season/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:22:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=402 For more than a decade, Hupy & Abraham , S.C. has provided holiday meals for families in need. This year the firm donated $6,000 for Thanksgiving meals and another $6,000 for Christmas meals to feed hungry families in the communities they serve. 100 families in the Milwaukee area received food baskets filled with a turkey [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/hupy-abraham-s-c-donates-12000-to-feed-2500-people-this-holiday-season/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/26/food-pantry-joins-fraternity-and-sorority-for-soup-kitchen/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/26/food-pantry-joins-fraternity-and-sorority-for-soup-kitchen/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:37:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=379 By Nyerere C. Davidson ‘Tis the season to give to others – this holds true for the Healthy Holiday Soup Kitchen. Hosted by members of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Eta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in conjunction with All Saints Food Pantry, located in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/26/food-pantry-joins-fraternity-and-sorority-for-soup-kitchen/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/26/harvest-of-hope-annual-dinner-raises-15000/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/26/harvest-of-hope-annual-dinner-raises-15000/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:53:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=372 Hupy & Abraham, S.C. donates $2,500 Attorney Michael F. Hupy, Senior Partner, Hupy & Abraham, S.C. presents a check to ReDonna Rodgers, Founder of The Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship. The Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) held their 18th annual “Harvest of Hope Dinner” on Nov. 18, 2009 on the campus of Marquette University in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/26/harvest-of-hope-annual-dinner-raises-15000/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/19/20-milwaukee-area-childrens-charities-split-more-than-1-million-for-the-fifth-straight-year/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/19/20-milwaukee-area-childrens-charities-split-more-than-1-million-for-the-fifth-straight-year/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:09:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=301 Twenty children’s charities from southeastern Wisconsin are splitting $1,004,651 tonight, after Potawatomi Bingo Casino announced the money raised during their Miracle on Canal Street program. Each charity received $50,232. This is the fifth consecutive year the program has raised more than $1 million since it began in 1994. Money for the program is raised though [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/19/20-milwaukee-area-childrens-charities-split-more-than-1-million-for-the-fifth-straight-year/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/law-firm-skips-holiday-party-to-feed-homeless-instead/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/law-firm-skips-holiday-party-to-feed-homeless-instead/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:06:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=273 To get into the “real” spirit of the holidays, a downtown Milwaukee law firm is foregoing its annual holiday party and will feed the hungry instead. The attorneys and staff at Hausmann-McNally, S.C. will serve a free holiday meal to the homeless, poor and others on Sat., Dec. 12 at Izzy’s Restaurant at 2613 W. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/law-firm-skips-holiday-party-to-feed-homeless-instead/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/team-heathen-to-host-an-event-to-benefit-the-milwaukee-hunger-task-force/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/team-heathen-to-host-an-event-to-benefit-the-milwaukee-hunger-task-force/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:42:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=263 All proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit organization Team Heathen (http://www.djheathen.com), an entertainment group, is hosting an event, Thurs., Dec. 17, to benefit The Milwaukee Hunger Task Force. All proceeds from the “Dress Up For a Change” event will be donated to the nonprofit organization. The event is from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/team-heathen-to-host-an-event-to-benefit-the-milwaukee-hunger-task-force/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/03/the-salvation-army-toy-shop-will-distribute-more-than-100000-toys-this-christmas/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/03/the-salvation-army-toy-shop-will-distribute-more-than-100000-toys-this-christmas/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:50:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=208 The only thing that could possibly be more amazing than the four day run of parents “shopping” for toys for their kids at The Salvation Army Toy Shop is the unfathomable number of stuffed animals, board games, bikes, big wheels and all the other goodies giddy little children will find under their Christmas trees less [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/03/the-salvation-army-toy-shop-will-distribute-more-than-100000-toys-this-christmas/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/03/crickets-putting-out-the-call-for-cold-weather-gear/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/03/crickets-putting-out-the-call-for-cold-weather-gear/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:21:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=196 Cricket clothes call to benefit Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, is calling all Milwaukeeans to participate in the Cricket Clothes Call Dec. 1–19. Celebrating its one-year anniversary in the Wisconsin market, Cricket is partnering with the Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee to help warm hands [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/03/crickets-putting-out-the-call-for-cold-weather-gear/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/11/28/mmabses-4th-annual-holiday-fling/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/11/28/mmabses-4th-annual-holiday-fling/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:00:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=127 The Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE) invites you to our 4th Annual Holiday Fling on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the University Club, 924 E. Wells St., 6th Floor. Enter off Prospect and pull up to the garage door to park. Parking is free. This is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/11/28/mmabses-4th-annual-holiday-fling/feed/ 0