Help a child develop a love of learning and reading! Emerging Reader volunteers are matched with a child who visits one of United Way’s partner agencies and buys books for their match four times a year.

Research shows that creating a reading culture at home encourages positive parent-child interactions and that book ownership is key to educational success. Register and learn more.

Baird’s Jon Hurley shares his love of IT with local students by volunteering for IT United’s Career Fair and My Life! My Plan! at local schools.

Read his blog post to learn more about how he and other IT professionals help students connect the dots to successful IT careers.

The deadline for the next Project LEAD class is next week! The seven week training prepares community members for leadership roles on nonprofit boards and committees, with an emphasis on recruiting participants from underrepresented board populations (women, racially and ethnically diverse, young professionals). Participants can connect to agencies with a mission that aligns with their interests. Applications for the fall class are due August 4. Thank you to EY for sponsoring the fall session!

IT United hosted a Member Connect Event for 60 people at Mo’s Irish Pub in Wauwatosa on June 26. The event featured security insights from keynote Chris Buechner, Director of Cyber Security at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Register now for the September 6 Member Connect at Central Standard Craft Distillery. Attendees will gain insights on how IT leaders and the local business community can help accelerate the growth of Southeast Wisconsin's startup ecosystem.

Retire United Blog

Jim Angresano reflects on a life of volunteering and giving back to his community. Jim is a retired teacher, a Retire United member, and father to Nicole Angresano, United Way’s VP of Community Impact.

Read more about Jim and why he values volunteering.

Organized by the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF), HaRUNbee promotes wellness by encouraging families to stay healthy and fit, both mentally and physically. All ages and all races come together from Harambee and other neighborhoods for a 5K Walk/Run. The event is a part of Bronzeville Week. Learn more about registration and event details.

Saturday, August 5
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
6th and North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53212

This panel on “Generational Inclusiveness in the Workplace” will dive into the challenges of the changing workforce and the strategies to create the best work environment for all generations. Register today!
Moderator: Linda Benfield, Foley & Larder LLP
Panelists:
Katherine Bagemihl, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Jay Flores, Rockwell Automation
David Gay, EY
Thank you to Foley & Lardner and EY for sponsoring this event!

Tuesday, August 15
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Foley & Lardner, LLP

The Diversity Leadership Society is partnering with Guest House of Milwaukee for the final harvest and clean-up of the Cream City Gardens. This urban garden provides organic food to Guest House, Friedens Community Ministries, and neighbors, as well as job training to formerly homeless individuals in the urban farming and the green industry. Be prepared for a day of gardening and working outside. Volunteers can sign up for a 3-hour shift or all day. Register today!

Friday, September 8
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(All day or 1/2-day shifts available)
Cream City Gardens at Guest House of Milwaukee

Join Retire United in Waukesha for a conversation on Preparing for Unexpected Costs in retirement. More details to come. Register today.

Tuesday, September 12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Easterseals of Southeast Wisconsin

Join Women United for a runway show on October 11. See new designs from past Project Runway contestants while supporting United Way’s Community Fund. Guests can shop the designer looks directly after the show! Buy your tickets online.
Thank you to the Boston Store for sponsoring this event!

Wednesday, October 11
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
InterContinental Milwaukee