Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community brought to you by Ellenbecker Investment Group
Presented by Ellenbecker Investment Group, this unique show highlights non-profit organizations and helps listeners understand how they can have a personal impact in our community.
Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community airs every Sunday at 10am on WISN AM 1130.
Jill Economou, Director of Community Outreach at Ellenbecker Investment Group, hosts a unique show that explores ways to have an impact in our local community and the world. Guests include leaders of local non-profit organizations as well as individuals that have been inspired to create change. Listeners will learn the value and joy of giving and how they too can experience the feeling of giving back.
Next 18 & Ambrose Wilson-Brown Sky Schools
Mar 27, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with two nonprofits who are helping veterans and 1st responders heal from their mental health challenges by combining wellness and mindfulness practices with the great outdoors.
Guests this week include:
Matthew McDonell | Next 18
Ambrose Wilson-Brown | Ambrose Wilson-Brown Sky Schools
Employ Milwaukee & Center for Self-Sufficiency
Mar 20, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about economic and workforce development, education, training and employment opportunities.
Guests this week include:
Chytania Brown | Employ Milwaukee
Carl Wesley | Center for Self-Sufficiency
Positively Pewaukee & Pewaukee Area Arts Council
Mar 13, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss nonprofit organizations that promote the Pewaukee community through various events highlighting the arts and music. These events and promotions help build a strong community while helping those in need.
Guests this week include:
Elaine Kroening | Positively Pewaukee
Julia Jaegersberg & Anne Roskopf | Pewaukee Area Arts Council
Revelation Welless & Soles for Jesus
Mar 06, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations
that provide fitness classes to help heal and grow the mind, body and soul and that donate shoes to those in need in Africa.
Guests this week include:
Julie Palbicki and Christelle Vermeulen | Revelation Wellness
Diane Studer | Soles for Jesus
YWCA SE WI & Girl Scouts SE WI
Feb 27, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Guests this week include:
Tracy Williams | CEO of YWCA SE WI
Christy Brown | CEO of Girl Scouts SE WI
Hunger Task Force & The Sharing Center
Feb 20, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about food insecurity within our community.
Guests this week include:
Sherrie Tussler | Hunger Task Force
Sharon Pomaville | The Sharing Center
Women of MACC & Special Spaces
Feb 13, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about support for children with cancer.
Guests this week include:
Stacey Meyer & Lauren Becker | Women of MACC
Cathy Wolfla & Erin Dove | Special Spaces
The Bradley Foundation & Center for Urban Teaching
Feb 06, 2022
Show notes
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support grassroots and faith-based groups and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders.
Guests this week include:
Christine Cznernejewski | The Bradley Foundation
Jose Rosario & Krysta DeBoer | Center for Urban Teaching
Kohls Cares & American Cancer Society
Jan 30, 2022
Show notes
Listen to Jill Economou, EIG Director of Community Outreach, talk with guests about the importance of nonprofit collaboration and partnerships for maximum impact.
Guests this week include:
Tara Geiter | Kohls Cares
Laurie Bertrand | American Cancer Society
Meta House, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, & Visit Milwaukee
Jan 23, 2022
Show notes
Listen to Jill Economou, EIG Director of Community Outreach, talk with guests about what is means to be an Impact Player in the philanthropic sector.
Guests this week include:
Valerie Vidal | CEO of Meta House
Francesca Mayca Wegner | Executive Director of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee
Peggy Williams | Executive Director of Visit Milwaukee
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