Agrace Offers Four Grief Support Groups in September, Seeks Hospice Volunteers in Dane County

In September, four grief support programs will be offered at the Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg. The groups are open to the public and free to people whose family member was in hospice care in the past 12 months; fees can be lowered or waived for others, if needed. Unless otherwise noted, preregistration is required for all groups. Call (608) 327-7118 with questions or to register.

Bridges Grief Support Group for grieving adults meets Wednesdays, September 4 and 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and September 11 and 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No advance registration is needed, and participants may attend as often as they feel the need for support.

Journey Through Grief is a six-week grief support group series for adults. It  meets Mondays, September 9 to October 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group is a six-week series for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. It meets Fridays, September 13 to October 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Family Grief Support Program is for families with children aged 5 to 18 who are grieving a death. It meets every other Tuesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., September through May. Dinner is included.

Also next month, volunteers are needed across Dane County to help in Agrace’s Madison-area thrift stores, office, kitchen and gardens. A training for these roles will be held Wednesday, September 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Agrace in Madison.

Volunteers are also needed to make companionship visits to local Agrace HospiceCare patients in patients’ homes, or in nursing homes or assisted living centers. Training for these roles will be held Monday, September 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required for both trainings. Call (608) 327-7163 or visit agrace.org/volunteer to fill out an application.

Back-to-School Shopping for 21,100 Kids

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Heather Manke, 608-663-8974

MADISON, WIS. — Having the necessary school supplies helps close the achievement gap and gives students the motivation to be successful in school, career and life. The need is far greater than you think and it has become harder and harder for families to find the resources to purchase the basic supplies needed to send their children back to school. That’s where School Supplies for Kids (SSFK) comes in.

For the past 26 years, School Supplies for Kids, a local non-profit charity, has been asking area businesses, foundations and organizations to donate funds to buy school supplies for economically disadvantaged school children in Dane County. In cooperation with area K-12 teachers, SSFK develops a list of the necessary school supplies students need for every grade level. With the donated funds, SSFK purchases supplies at a greatly discounted price. Thousands of pens, pencils, crayons, folders, papers and other basic school supplies are delivered to a staging area, sorted with the help of volunteers, and then delivered to public schools in Dane County.

A monetary gift has a far greater reach than the donation of items, and allows for elimination of duplication, control of consistency, and streamlines the logistics of collection and distribution. Last year, SSFK purchased roughly $55,720 worth of supplies and delivered to 141 public schools in Dane County. Through this effort, school supplies were made available to an estimated 21,135 economically disadvantaged students. This year SSFK is hoping to raise $60,000.

Donations are welcome both online and by check. All donations are tax-deductible and used entirely for the purchase of school supplies. Learn more by visiting www.schoolsuppliesforkids.org. Please like us on Facebook and follow our page to view our process. For media requests, please contact Heather Manke at 608.663.8974 or hmanke@vogelbldg.com

School Supplies for Kids (http://www.schoolsuppliesforkids.org/) has been serving economically disadvantaged students in Dane County for the past 26 years. The program started with helping just one neighborhood and has grown to include over 140 public schools.

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Old National Bank Foundation Awards $47,500 to Six Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations

Madison, WI. (July 29, 2019) – Old National Bank Foundation, philanthropic arm of Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB) announced contributions totaling $47,500 to six Wisconsin organizations and an annual total of $1.9 Million footprint-wide, with some contributions being multi-year commitments. The Foundation awarded the following grants:

• 100 Black Men of Madison will receive $10,000 for Project SOAR (Student Opportunities, Access and Readiness).
• Asset Builders of America will receive $7,500 to support their Youth Power Financial Education Initiative. 
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County will receive $7,500 to benefit High School & Beyond: College and Vocation program.
• Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will receive $10,000 to assist 35 Low- to Moderate-Income families with the Affordable Homeownership and Repairs program.
• Movin Out Inc. was awarded $7,500 to support the Community Impact Program Pilot.
• United Performing Arts Fund will receive $5,000 for the La Casa de Esperanza Family Literacy Program.

“Old National Bank is focused on developing partnerships with organizations in our communities that are dedicated to leveraging funding opportunities that impact areas of greatest need.  We are proud to partner with nonprofit organizations like the six grant recipients to strengthen our communities through initiatives with meaningful impact,” said Kevin Anderson, Wisconsin Region CEO of Old National Bank.

“Through Old National’s charitable giving programs, the Foundation demonstrates its commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where its clients, associates and shareholders live and work,” according to Janet Baas, Foundation President.  “Due to the volume of applications received, each application is evaluated on a competitive basis as we strive to fund programs with strong impact and measurable outcomes.  The Foundation’s primary focus areas are affordable housing, economic development, workforce development, financial literacy, and education programs.  Priority consideration is also giving to initiatives that serve low-to-moderate income individuals and households,” said Baas.  To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.oldnational.com/giving.

About Old National

Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB), the holding company of Old National Bank, is the largest financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana. With $20.1 billion in assets, it ranks among the top 100 banking companies in the U.S.  Since its founding in Evansville in 1834, Old National Bank has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued partnerships with clients. Today, Old National’s footprint includes Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In addition to providing extensive services in retail and commercial banking, Old National offers comprehensive wealth management, investments, and capital market services. For more information and financial data, please visit Investor Relations at oldnational.com.             

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Photo: Old National Bank Foundation Representatives Present Grant to 100 Black Men of Madison

Pictured Left to Right: Amos Anderson, Floyd Rose, Anthony Timmons of 100 Black Men of Madison, Andrea Finck & Kingsley Gobourne of Old National Bank.

Photo Credit: Paul McMahon, Heartland Images Photography

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CONTACT:

Andrea Marquardt Finck – (608) 354-0893

Vice President, Community Relations

Janet Baas – (812) 464-1515

President, Old National Bank Foundation

New Leadership for Iconica

After 25 years sharing leadership duties for the first full service design-build architecture and construction company in the area, CEO and President, Jim Pientka announces a new executive team. Going forward, Jim will serve as President, CEO, and sole owner of Iconica along with Susan Sowatzke as Chief Financial Officer, Kathy Pientka as Chief Operating Officer, Mike Walters as Vice President, and Matt Wellenkotter as Vice President Field Operations. Their focus will continue to be taking the stress out of building projects by providing full-service architecture, engineering and construction in whatever quantities are needed. Iconica will continue to help commercial clients grow their businesses by solving their space needs.

Jim thanks his brother Tom for having faith 25 years ago to go into business together, and the belief in his abilities to continue operating and growing Iconica successfully for the years ahead. Tom will lead Tukka Properties as CEO, and President. The development firm develops senior housing throughout Wisconsin offering quality care and facilities for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living and memory care.

ABOUT ICONICA

Iconica provides clients with the best spaces possible for their businesses. Architects, engineers, superintendents, project managers work together to give clients everything they need in one place, cutting down on stressful experiences, and freeing up time for their own business needs. Iconica can build, remodel, design any commercial space you need. Based in Madison, WI, the company employs 90 associates and has worked on thousands of projects since inception and over millions of SF across the Midwest.

For more information visit www.iconicacreates.com

Wisconsin Union Will Hold Pride Event on the Terrace

July 30, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:

Shauna Breneman, Communications Director

Office: (608) 262-8862

Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu

WISCONSIN UNION WILL HOLD PRIDE EVENT ON THE TERRACE

Out on the Terrace to be first pride event on the Memorial Union Terrace

The Wisconsin Union will host a pride celebration event on the Memorial Union Terrace, called Out on the Terrace, on Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The celebration will include performances by DJs Saint Saunter and Tony Ritschard, stilt walkers and more.

Out on the Terrace is open to the community, and attendance is free.

While the Union team has held previous events in support of education, awareness and dialogue surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and history, this will be the team’s first LGBTQ+ event that will take place on the Terrace during the Madison community’s pride festivities.

With Out on the Terrace, the Wisconsin Union team aims to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. This pride event is also being held in acknowledgement of the 50^th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, a historic and integral event in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

“We are honored to join the Madison community in celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and in remembering the 50^th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising,” Wisconsin Union Annual Gifts Manager Dan Plummer said.

To learn more about Out on the Terrace, visit union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/out-on-the-terrace.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union enhances the lives of members and visitors through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities. Formed in 1907, the Wisconsin Union is a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu. 

[Note to the editor: Click here to download a photo of red, blue, purple, green, yellow and orange Terrace chairs. These chairs will be available for photo opportunities during Out on the Terrace. The blue, green, yellow, orange and purple chairs are not available for purchase. Photo by Samuel Molinaro. Photo provided by the Wisconsin Union.]