Endres Mfg. Company Foundation November 2023 Grants Given

This November 2023 the Endres Foundation received 51 grant applications with a total amount requested of $780,000. The primary focus area was health and human services, with education and the arts second and third, respectively. This year 17 grants were given for a total of $213,583. In addition, we made 3 pledges to be spread out over the next 3 years (totaling $210,000) for the following organizations: The Playing Field, The Salvation Army, and the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra building. The EMC Foundation will also be matching $25,000 in grant decisions made by the UW Philanthropy Lab Class.

Henry James said: “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind, the second is to be kind and the third is to be kind.” Be generous with your time, talent and treasure and show kindness to all of humanity. And Helen Keller said: “The true disability is not being blind. The true disability is having sight but no vision.” Envision a better and brighter future, a world that is filled with kindness!

Happy Holidays from the EMC Foundation Team!

The grant requests awarded are:
Agrace HospiceCare, Incorporated – grief support services $5,000
Arts for All Wisconsin, Inc. – Veterans art studies $5,000
Asset Builders of America Inc. – Youth P.O.W.E.R. Academy of Finance $3,500
Badger Honor Flight, Inc. $5,000
Community Support Network, Inc. $1,000
Crossroads United Methodist Church Incorporated $8,200
Family Service Madison, Inc. – family health services $12,000
Food for Kidz $1,000
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc. $20,000
Center for Community Stewardship, Inc. – I Am We Global Village $2,250
Learning Atrium, Inc. – reading, dyslexia, tutoring and $11,700 coaching programs
Madison Area Community Land Trust $10,000
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens, Inc. $8,000
The Playing Field, Inc. – The World We Imagine $16,333 ($50,000 over 3 years)
The Salvation Army $33,000 ($100,000 over 3 years)
UW Odyssey Project $25,000
UW Philanthropy Lab $25,000
Village Diaper Bank, Inc. $5,000
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. $1,600
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra $15,000 ($60,000 over 4 years)
TOTAL: $213,583

Black Men Coalition: Join Us in Revitalizing Lives

REVITALIZE 1st Annual Black Tie Fundraiser: We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Black Tie Fundraiser, an event dedicated to raising funds for our BMC Supportive Employment Housing Capital Campaign. This event also serves as a platform to share BMC’s progress on programming and unveil exciting new projects.

We believe this event aligns with the values of our vibrant community and would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word.

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About Black Men Coalition: The Black Men Coalition is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for Black men in Dane County. Through community involvement, mentorship, education, and employment skills development, we aim to create a sense of belonging crucial to social and emotional development.

Our Mission: Our focus is on creating positive outcomes for young Black men by opening doors to various opportunities and promoting positive representation in the community. Members and volunteers contribute resources that enable us to affect change, and our overarching goal is to provide the necessary resources and solutions to influence positive change in the lives of those we serve.

The Challenge: Nationwide, including in our community, there is a growing issue of shortages in skilled workforce and affordable housing. BMC recognizes that the path to achieving our goals is not always linear. Our unique approach involves building a vertically integrated program that adapts to real-life circumstances and has a strong community support system. Addressing basic needs such as income, housing, and transportation lays the foundation for achieving self-sufficiency. BMC’s distinctive approach is to not only address the symptoms, but also to tackle the root cause by supporting the whole person.

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The River Food Pantry: Sponsor or Support the HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive

Everyone deserves to enjoy a holiday meal, but not all can afford it in Dane County.

With today’s high cost of living, thousands of our low-income neighbors are being forced to choose between paying bills and buying groceries. Renee is one of our neighbors who is doing everything she can to stay afloat, while also dealing with a serious health condition that has impacted her diet and ability to work. This grandmother of three would love to share a holiday meal with her loved ones, but it’s just too expensive.

You can help. By sponsoring or supporting The River Food Pantry’s HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive, you will not only provide nutritious food to fill bellies over the holidays, you will help our food-insecure neighbors celebrate the season in ways that bring hope.

With your HOPE donation or sponsorship, you will help provide a bountiful variety of holiday groceries and freshly prepared holiday meals for a local family in need. Last year, HOPE supporters brought hope, holiday joy, and smiles to nearly 2,000 households, including Renee’s, throughout Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“Thank you for making our Christmas bright with the gift of food at a time when food prices seem unbearable,” said Renee. “Making a holiday meal feels impossible for me. Now at least I can celebrate with my family.”

As the need for food grows in 2023, The River is preparing to serve record numbers this holiday season—the pantry’s busiest time of year. By giving to HOPE, you will help local children, seniors, veterans, and low-income families celebrate the holidays with delicious, quality food that makes the season bright.

GIVE TO HOPE

SPONSOR HOPE

To give by check, please mail checks with the word “HOPE” in the memo to: The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road, Madison, WI 53704

Learn more here: HOPE Holiday Food Drive 2023 | The River Food Pantry

Boardman Clark Attorney Bill O’Connor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters

Boardman Clark Attorney Bill O’Connor has received the 2023 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts.

Gathering Waters gives this award to those who have devoted their time, talents, and energy to support land conservation throughout their lives and, as such, have helped permanently safeguard Wisconsin’s natural treasures.

Bill has been a key player in Wisconsin’s land trust movement for over 40 years. Over his career, he’s founded two conservation nonprofits, Groundswell Conservancy and Gathering Waters Conservancy (now known as Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts).

“Bill is incredibly deserving of this award,” says Boardman Clark Attorney Julia Potter, who practices conservation easement law alongside Bill. “His depth of knowledge and leadership in the area of conservation law is something to aspire to.”

Bill’s practice is focused on water law, conservation, land use, local government, and nonprofit organization matters. Bill has represented a broad range of clients in these areas, including the Wisconsin Association of Lakes, Gathering Waters Conservancy, and the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors, as well as numerous lake districts, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.

Boardman Clark is one of Madison’s largest and longest-standing law firms. The firm serves individuals, businesses, school districts, and local governments. Its areas of service include litigation, franchise and dealership law, business law, taxation, estate planning and probate, intellectual property, family law, municipal law, banking, labor and employment, land use, elder services, real estate, and school law.

Bank of Sun Prairie Awarded Cottage Grove’s Best Financial Institution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2023

Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank of Sun Prairie
608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
www.bankofsunprairie.com

Bank of Sun Prairie Awarded Cottage Grove’s Best Financial Institution
In Cottage Grove for 24+ Years, Bank of Sun Prairie Recognized by the Community

Cottage Grove, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie won Best Financial Institution in the 2023 Best of Cottage Grove Awards conducted by The Herald Independent. Luke McElhenie was also named Best Financial Advisor* as part of the bank’s Sun Prairie Financial Services. Bank of Sun Prairie offers personal, digital, and business banking, mortgage, and wealth management services.

Bank of Sun Prairie has been in Cottage Grove for more than 24 years. Its dedication to Cottage Grove area residents, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations is unmatched. Last year, the bank’s employees volunteered 4,200 hours and Bank of Sun Prairie supported more than 100 organizations, many based in Cottage Grove. The bank’s strong commitment to improving financial literacy through their Financial Fitness Center offering 50+ digital courses and workshops in English and Spanish for schools, businesses and nonprofits is expanding.

“Thank you for recognizing Bank of Sun Prairie and our thriving team in Cottage Grove. The community of Cottage Grove has been very important to us over the past few decades, and we are happy to be an integral part of the community. This is a wonderful honor! We promise to continue to deliver our high level of excellent service and dedication to Cottage Grove as it continues to grow.” shared Jimmy Kauffman, Bank of Sun Prairie’s president and CEO.

Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $719.3 million in assets and five locations in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor for families, businesses and communities offering a complete range of services, while delivering fair returns for stockholders. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

*Not insured by FDIC or other federal government agency. Not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, any bank or their affiliates. Subject to risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

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