COORDINATORS PROVIDE ART THERAPY TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE MENTAL ILLNES YOU GUYS ARE GETTING $50,000 OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS IN GRANT MONEY. AS 12 NEWS SHELDON DUTES REPORTS, THAT MONEY WILL HELP TREAT MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA IN THE COMMUNITY. “The energy and focus the entire Bucks organization has infused across Milwaukee over the last 18 months is unprecedented. Live Now AND SO WHAT THAT MEANS FOR US IS THAT WE GET TO EXPAND OUR STUDIO PROGRAMMING. Established in 2016, the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation has donated more than $1.4 million in grants to nonprofits across Wisconsin. >> THE BUCKS ARE KNOWN F WHAT THEY DO ON THE COURT HERE AT FISERV FORUM, BUT THE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THIS ARENA. "We are inspired by these organizations and thank them for the work they do to better our community.”Feigin appeared with other community leaders at a celebratory event in front of the $524 million arena the team is building in downtown Milwaukee.
"The Bucks Foundation did its homework before handing out the grants, Diaz said. “We thank all of those who have generously contributed to the Foundation, including our ownership group who has graciously supported us as we work to enact positive, significant change in our community and across Wisconsin.”The 15 new organizations receiving grants from in 2019 are:The funding will help supply programming support, staff training and facility upgrades.Since 2016, the foundation has fulfilled more than $1.4 million in grants to nonprofits across Wisconsin. THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS FOUNDATI AWARDED $300,000 TO 15 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE WHO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA. The 2020 Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Online Auction is postponed. PATRICK: IN ADDITION TO TODAY’S GRANTS, THE BUCKS FOUNDATION COMMITTED $200,000 TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EARLIER THIS Y >> CORRECT. “We thank all of those who have generously contributed to the Foundation, including our ownership group who has graciously supported us as we work to enact positive, significant change in our community and across Wisconsin.”The 15 new organizations receiving grants from in 2019 are:ACTS Housing The Alma Center City on a Hill CommonBond Express Yourself Milwaukee First Stage Grateful Girls Hometown Heroes La Causa, Inc. Milwaukee Christian Center Meta House Operation DREAM SaintA St. Augustine Prep Teens Grow GreensThe funding will help supply programming support, staff training and facility upgrades.The foundation awarded $200,000 earlier this year.Since 2016, the foundation has fulfilled more than $1.4 million in grants to nonprofits across Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is donating $500,000 to community organizations this year. The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is donating $500,000 to community organizations this year.About $300,000 is set to be given to 15 new organizations that focus on … [APPLAUSE] THE ATRIUM INSIDE FISERV FORUM BUZZED WITH ACTIVITY AND CONVERSATION. The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation launched in the summer of 2016 with the mission of improving the quality of life for youth and families in Wisconsin, with a focus on three areas of critical need: youth education; youth health and wellness; and community betterment. The Foundation’s Executive Director Arvind Gopalratnam spoke Thursday during a press conference at Fiserv Forum.“We’re thrilled to expand our commitment this year to 15 new organizations that foster positive change in the areas of mental health and trauma-informed care,” Gopalratnam said. "They asked some really tough questions" and visited the south side agency several times, he said.Many groups and businesses tout their interest in helping the community, Diaz said.
The grants announced Wednesday are in addition to awards made earlier by the foundation, which was established in 2016. "This is just the beginning," said Alex Lasry, senior vice president.The next round of grants will go to groups outside of the city of Milwaukee, the team said.The $524 million arena is being built with $250 million in taxpayer funds. The Foundation’s Executive Director Arvind Gopalratnam spoke Thursday during a press conference at Fiserv Forum.“We’re thrilled to expand our commitment this year to 15 new organizations that foster positive change in the areas of mental health and trauma-informed care,” Gopalratnam said. Nearly 200 non-profit organizations in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin, in the areas of health, education, recreation, and basic needs were supported by BCF throughout the year. >> SINCE THE BUCKS FOUNDATION STARTED IN 2016, THEY HAVE GRANTED MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS TO NON-PROFITS ACROSS THE STATE. REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS NON-PROFIT GROPS ATE LUNCH TOGETHER AND CELEBRATED.