By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Cancer is arguably one of the most dreaded words on the planet. For many, the only thing worse than being diagnosed with cancer themselves is having their child diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Northwestern Mutual Tower Turned Gallery to Celebrate 25 Years of Partnerships with Local Non-profits
By Dylan Deprey After nearly a year and half of planning, creating and coordinating, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is set to open its doors to a first-of-its-kind gallery to celebrate 25 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Succeeds Receives $5 Million, Sets Sights on 2020 Goals
By Ariele Vaccaro Not long after releasing a mostly positive milestone report, Milwaukee Succeeds got word that it would be receiving $5 million over the course of the next four years to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee neighborhood scholarship
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is pleased to announce their brand new scholarship, the Milwaukee Neighborhood Scholarship, for students residing in their three targeted neighborhoods-- Amani, … [Read more...]
United Way of Greater Milwaukee raises $52.8 Million
United Way of Greater Milwaukee announced that it raised $52,826,484 in its annual community campaign for 2013, exceeding its $52.5 million projected goal. United Way officials say they raised $1.2 … [Read more...]
Black History Events
Tony Finlayson local drum artists joined other area artists last week at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum during its Black History programs. Here Finlayson shares some of his drum skills … [Read more...]
Milwaukee community celebrates life and legacy of Dr. King
On Jan. 21, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee (the Y) hosted its 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the spirit of Dr. King, the YMCA also encouraged a day of service, making the holiday a … [Read more...]
Great futures start here: Exceptional teen wins Youth of the Year Honor for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Larsharae Hooker to now vie for State Title and Scholarship She was once shy and reserved, but now Larsharae is a responsible, goal-oriented teen who was just named the 2012 Northwestern Mutual … [Read more...]
YMCA Play in the Parks
The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee (the Y), the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and Milwaukee County Parks have teamed up to launch Play in the Parks, a new, free … [Read more...]
Milwaukee teen named ‘Youth of the Year’ by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Cavalier Washington to compete in State Competition in March Sometimes a name says it all. Take Cavalier Washington. She is a courteous, brave, young leader and the 2011 Northwestern Mutual … [Read more...]