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Statement from Ellen Gilligan and Vincent Lyles on the Legislature’s Passage of a 2023-25 State Budget

July 8, 2023

(Milwaukee, WI) We are deeply disappointed by the legislature’s decision to pass a 2023- 25 state budget that doesn’t include state funding for the proven, effective Child Care Counts program. This … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Care Counts Program, Early Childhood Education, Ellen Gilligan, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Milwaukee Succeeds, Vincent Lyles

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Legislature has Opportunity for Massive Impact on Economy and Families

April 15, 2023

By Ellen M. Gilligan and Vincent Lyles With a single investment, Wisconsin leaders have an opportunity to fortify the statewide workforce over the next two years while easing unprecedented … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Care Counts Program, Early Childhood Education, Ellen Gilligan, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Milwaukee Succeeds, Vincent Lyles

Vincent Lyles Joining Greater Milwaukee Foundation as Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds

December 23, 2022

Milwaukee, WI-The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has chosen Vincent Lyles to serve as the next executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds, following the retirement of longtime leader Danae Davis. Lyles … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Milwaukee Succeeds, Vincent Lyles

Vincent Lyles to Step Down as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

September 22, 2018

Compiled By Milwaukee Courier Staff Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced on September 20 that Vincent Lyles has informed the BGCGM Board of Trustees of his resignation … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys & Girls Club, Boys and Girls Club, Compiled By Courier Staff, Susan Ela, Vincent Lyles

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Receives $300,000 Gift to Continue Serving the Community at the Daniels-Mardak Club

September 30, 2017

Milwaukee – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced on September 27, 2017 that it has received a $300,000 gift from longtime donors Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg that will … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Charitable Donations, Gerogia Issac, Keith Mardak, Mary Vandenberg, Vincent Lyles

Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club Reopening is More than a Fresh Coat of Paint

March 10, 2017

By Dylan Deprey The basement of the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club was a scorcher during the summer. It was just one of the many rooms that had a mind of its own. “This is the teen room so, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Dontre Daughtry, Khalif Rainey, Mary Ryan Club, Sherman Park, Vincent Lyles

Boys and Girls Clubs Extend Summer Schedule to offer an Alternative for Keeping Kids Safe

May 14, 2016

By Karen Stokes With school ending and summer fast approaching, children need positive, fun activities to occupy their time. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) understands … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: A Club for Every Kid, Boys & Girls Club, Boys and Girls Club, Karen Stokes, Telemachus Rafaelidys, Vincent Lyles

Teen pregnancy affects the entire community

May 10, 2014

By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Greater Milwaukee Boys & Girls Clubs In 2008, the citywide Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative was launched, led by United Way of Greater … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Teen Pregnancy, Vincent Lyles

Community partners come together to support Milwaukee’s children

May 4, 2014

From Backpacks to Briefcases By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Greater Milwaukee Boys & Girls Clubs In order to create a vibrant place, offering many choices, Boys & Girls Clubs … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys & Girls Club, Boys and Girls Club, Vincent Lyles

Every girl deserves a bright future

April 11, 2014

From Backpacks to Briefcases By Vincent Lyles President/ CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milw. Building interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is increasingly … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys & Girls Club, Boys and Girls Club, STEM, STEM Careers, Urban School Aquaponics Initiative, Vincent Lyles

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