MPC: Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that coordinate giving to families in need during the Christmas season and provide humanitarian services such as food, shelter and clothing.

Guests this week include:

Sarah Hein | Christmas Clearing Council

Major Teri Nauta | Salvation Army

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide children opportunities to build relationships and strengthen the Milwaukee community and provide resources, education and support for teens in the foster care system.

Guests this week include:

Lynn Raines & Eric LaMoine | Kids Impact Community Milwaukee

Allison Byrne | Allies for Teens in Foster Care 

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide donations to vetted charities each month and support mission trips to Uganda give medical services and help in the community.

Guests this week include:

Kimberly Eisendrath, Cindy Love Tysinger and Heather Grace

Regenrus Cares & Uganda Generation Hope

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide opportunities for people with disabilities to fully participate in the community and help students and families create a bold impact in their community through service and education.

Guests this week include:

Carole Steube | Portal, Inc.

David Wiley | The Student Union

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss discuss organizations that build beds for children who do not have one of their own with the belief that that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support. Learn how Jockey International supports many local non-profits and initiatives including adoption services.

Guests this week include:

Mike Prudhom | Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Jake McGhee | Jockey International

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss a faith-based non-profit organization that promotes active, experienced based change. Hear Karen and Taelor talk about their book, “My Pillows Has Wings” and what inspired them to start this passion project.

Guests this week include:

Karen & Taelor Ellenbecker | Pillows With Wings

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide a central location where youth can gather safely for recreational activities, academic assistance and enjoy positive, Christian mentors and support with independent living for single mothers and their children recovering from homelessness and trauma. Speak Up On Purpose provides coaching services to help non-profits tell their story in an engaging way. 

Guests this week include:

Pastor James Buske | Lighthouse Youth Center

DeShanda Williams | Nia Imani Family

Deb DiSandro | Speak Up On Purpose

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide a network of leaders and problem solvers to take action for change in our local community and internationally and also are building a health clinic in Africa to provide essential care and services to those in need.

Guests this week include:

Lisa Werner & Julie Craig | Rotary Club

Oye Oyewo | Marvelle Foundation

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide Milwaukee community events, academic support, safekeeping of local history and are advocates for libraries, literacy and lifelong learning.

Guests this week include:

Ryan Daniels | Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

Shannon Sweek | Friends of Milwaukee Public Library

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide housing and supportive services for veterans and their families and also historic preservation and urban revitalization efforts for our community.

Guests this week include:

Ed Garza | CVI

Jon Beck | Alexander Company