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January 27, 2016 - Read the full story from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel here. Today, the world remembers the Holocaust OPINION EDITORIAL BY DANIEL BADER, PUBLISHED IN THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL “Today is an important day. Today, the whole world pauses to remember and honor the memory of 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. “Jan. 27 has been named … Continued

January 15, 2016 - For aging rural Wisconsin residents, connecting with loved ones using technology can greatly reduce depression. We just committed a grant to Generations On-Line (GoL) for “Sip and Swipe Cafés” which will teach non-internet users in rural Wisconsin how to use technology to overcome isolation by connecting with loved ones online. Developed and tested in 15 … Continued

December 18, 2015 - Read the full story from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel here. “Bader Philanthropies, a philanthropic foundation in Wisconsin, recently awarded $13,000 in grants to the Rahr-West Art Museum Charitable Foundation”. Recognized for its work in Alzheimer’s and aging-related initiatives, Bader Philanthropies has expanded its programming to include general wellness initiatives for older adults living in Wisconsin’s rural … Continued

November 25, 2015 - Read the full story from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel here. “Bader Philanthropies of Milwaukee has awarded a $100,000 grant to Milwaukee County for a new program aimed at ending chronic homelessness by 2018. “Known as Housing First, the collaboration with the City of Milwaukee will provide a residence for up to 100 homeless persons in its … Continued

November 23, 2015 - Heartlove Boosts Job Readiness in Milwaukee As a part of our newly-approved $1.5M in Workforce Development funding, we approved a $60,000 grant to Heartlove Place to prepare people from Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood for entry-level careers in the food services and hospitality industry. The grant will support the ProStart Culinary Arts and Job Readiness Program, a … Continued

November 18, 2015 - Read the full story from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel here. “Bader Philanthropies Inc. said this week that its board of directors has approved more than $1.6 million in grants to support Milwaukee-area workforce development projects across 23 organizations.” “Bader Philanthropies, the former Helen Bader Foundation, supports workforce development, youth education, senior support services and arts and … Continued

November 13, 2015 - We are committing $1.6 million to boost workforce development in Milwaukee. This fall, we will give $8.1 million in funding to organizations that work to make our communities better places to live and work. As a part of this, our board of directors has approved $1,612,400 in funding to develop Milwaukee’s workforce system. Why It … Continued

November 11, 2015 - Read the full story from Biz here. “More than $1.6 million from Bader Philanthropies, Inc.’s pocketbook will be spread among 23 organizations at the helm of workforce development initiatives in southeastern Wisconsin. “The Milwaukee-based foundation, which has pumped more than $25 million into area workforce development efforts throughout its history, has flagged $1,612,400 in its … Continued

October 30, 2015 - Maria Lopez Vento was named the Nonprofit Executive of the Week by BizTimes Milwaukee. “Across the community, I want to us reach a point where all children have the opportunity to thrive, and their families can help build stronger futures for themselves. At the personal level, I want to look back and see that the … Continued