MPC: Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community

Latest Episodes:

8-29-21 - Center for Veterans Issues & The Alexander Company Sep 01, 2021

Show notes

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

8-22-21 - Hope Street Ministries & Fellowship of Christian Athletes Aug 23, 2021

Show notes

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide a safe place for housing and healing on the northside of Milwaukee and create a Christian community of local coaches and athletes.

Guests this week include:

Ashley Thomas | Hope Street Ministry

Ralph Mierow | Fellowship of Christian Athletes

8-8-21 - Revitalize Milwaukee & WI Veterans Network Aug 09, 2021

Show notes

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide home repair services for low income, veteran or disabled residents in southeast Wisconsin and provide resources to veterans to connect them to benefits, counseling and services available.

Guests this week include:

Lynnea Katz-Petted | Revitalize Milwaukee

Quentin Hatfield | WI Veterans Network

7-25-21 - Haus of Peace & The Bread Basket Jul 26, 2021

Show notes

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide a safe environment for families in need while cultivating independence and a food pantry that provides goods with dignity and meets people where they are at.

Guests this week include:

Sue Trepte & Krystal Nugent | Haus of Peace

Sara Ariss | The Bread Basket

7-18-21 - Redeem and Restore & New Life Resources Jul 19, 2021

Show notes

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide resources and services for women recovering from sex trafficking and exploitation and counseling services with a Christian framework.

Guests this week include:

Krista Hull | Redeem & Restore

Yvonne Manning | New Life Resources

7-11-21 - The Guest House & Repairers of the Breach Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide daytime services and overnight shelter, housing and education for Milwaukee's homeless seeking to transform their lives.

Guests this week include:

Amy Rowell | The Guest House

Rev. James W. West, Jr. | Repairers of the Breach

6-27-21 – Badger Institute & Partners in Hope Jun 29, 2021

Show notes

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that help provide Wisconsinites with timely action on key policy issues and help those previously incarcerated with a faith-based reentry program. Guests this week include: Angela Smith & Mike Nichols | Badger Institute Adam Procell & Shunta Boston-Smith | Partners in Hope

6-20-21 – United Community Center & Sixteenth Street Community Health Center Jun 21, 2021

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Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide a wide range of education, support and recreation programs to the southside Milwaukee community and provide healthcare, free from linguistic, cultural or economic barriers. Guests this week include: Laura Gutierrez & Denise Arlene Ceville | United Community Center (UCC) Dr. Julie Schuller & Rosamaria Martinez | Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

6-13-21 – UPAF & First Stage Jun 21, 2021

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Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide funding for a vibrant and inclusive performing arts scene and creating extraordinary theater experiences for young people and their families. Guests this week include: Patrick Rath | United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) Betsy Corry | First Stage

5-30-21 – Perennial Culture, Center for Public Skills Training & The Benedict Center Jun 01, 2021

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Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that guide leaders to help create sustainable and thriving cultures in organizations and provide services for women in the criminal justice system to help them live safer, healthier lives. Guests this week include: Zech Dahms & Frank Martinelli | Perennial Culture & Center for Public Skills Training Jeanne Geraci | The Benedict Center