MILWAUKEE AWARDS for NEIGHBORHOOD

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LISC Milwaukee Staff

Donsia Strong Hill Executive Director

Francisco Bravo Program Officer for Lending

Bess Earl Program Officer for Safety

Sakuri Fears Program Officer for Economic Development

Dawn Hutchison-Weiss Senior Program Officer for Communications and Development

Amelia Peña Office Manager

Shane Thomas UWM-MSP Research Fellow

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PROGRAM Music provided by Malik Johnson and Trio Invasion

WELCOME Shannon Sims, Anchor/Reporter, Today’s TMJ4 | Mistress of Ceremonies Susan Hatch, Chair, LISC Milwaukee Local Advisory Committee Mayor Tom Barrett, City of Milwaukee Donsia Strong Hill, Executive Director, LISC Milwaukee Steve Saloutos, Executive Vice President, US Bank

AWARD PRESENTATIONS BREWERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PUBLIC SPACE AWARD Presented by Katina Shaw, Senior Director, Community Relations Joined by LaNelle Ramey, Area Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

BMO HARRIS BANK CORNERSTONE AWARD Presented by Paul Fehrenbach, Vice President, Community Investments Joined by Danae Davis, Executive Director, Milwaukee Succeeds

INTERVIEW Maurice Jones, CEO & President, LISC Interviewed by Shannon Sims

AWARD PRESENTATIONS NORTHERN TRUST NAVIGATOR AWARD Presented by James Reeve III, Wealth Strategist & Sr. Vice President Joined by Wanda Montgomery, Director of Community Partnerships, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

PNC BANK TRAILBLAZER AWARD Presented by Eugene Manzanet, Vice President Joined by Jim Marks, Senior Advisor, United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

STATE FARM BUILDING BLOCKS AWARD Presented by Rocky Kelly, Agency Sales Leader Joined by Sheldon Oppermann, Executive Vice President, Compass Properties

WELLS FARGO PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Presented by Dan Sweeney, Vice President, Community Development Joined by Dionne Grayson, Co-founder & Executive Director, Lead2Change

CLOSING Donsia Strong Hill Joined by Eric Christophersen, President, Northwestern Mutual Foundation

RAFFLE Suzanne Zwaska, Vice President, US Bank

DESSERT RECEPTION Enjoy delicious desserts, coffee, and celebration!

BREWERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Public Space AwardRecognizes a public space that helps build the community

Green Tree Community Garden The Green Tree Community Garden is a flourishing park where neighbors and families meet and build community in the Haven-woods neighborhood. Residents care for the garden, infusing it with energy from the surrounding community. The Green Tree Community Garden hosts events to help ignite residents during the summer season.

www.havenwoods.org

Havenwoods Edc @Haven_woods

Johnsons Park Revitalization At 11.5 acres, Johnsons Park is the largest green space in Lindsay Heights. Recognizing untapped potential, the Center for Resilient Cities worked with the Johnsons Park Neighborhood Association and local residents to bolster safety and health outcomes. This revitalization plan helped establish the park as a much needed destination for families and community organizations.

www.resilientcities.org

CenterResCities @CenterResCities

Journey House Community Garden The Journey House Community Garden, located in Clarke Square, was designed as a beautiful, safe place where neighbors could meet and grow their own food. The result is a thriving garden that features 24 raised-beds tended by neighborhood families and Longfellow students. Current plans for improvement include a multi-year neighborhood food systems initiative.

www.journeyhouse.org

Journey House

City on a Hill Located on Milwaukee’s near west side, City on a Hill was estab-lished to help meet the needs of the community. Monthly, they provide health services for over 300 low-income adults, including physician visits, eye exams, medications and physical therapy. Hundreds of youth attend their Youth Center, receiving academic support, mentoring and work training.

www.cityonahillmilwaukee.org

City on a Hill-Milwaukee @CityonaHillMKE

BMO HARRIS BANK

Cornerstone Award Recognizes an organization for their commitment and effectiveness over time

Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Founded in 1958, the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is impacting lives in the Westlawn community through a full array of programs for every generation. A childcare center, afterschool programs, compet-itive sports leagues, and teen programs help families succeed. Adult education, on-site healthcare, a food pantry, and job training center add to a full complement of support for all ages.

www.ssnc-milw.org

Silver Spring Neighborhood Center @SilverSpringMKE

Milwaukee Christian CenterFor nearly a century, Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC) has provided innovative programs to meet the needs of Milwaukee’s south side immigrant and low-income families. Today, MCC operates many programs including an Emergency Food Pantry, senior programs, job training for at-risk youth, and Violence Free Zones at five area high schools.

www.mccwi.org

Milwaukee Christian Center @MCCWI

NORTHERN TRUST

Navigator AwardRecognizes an individual for leadership and collaboration

Diane De La Santos Diane De La Santos began her career at La Casa De Esperanza in Waukesha. In 2003, Diane became executive director of City on a Hill, a fledgling nonprofit working to alleviate chronic poverty on the near west side. She has brought innovative services, evidence- based programs and the life changing power of the Gospel to the central city.

www.cityonahillmilwaukee.org

Diane De La Santos @DianeDeLaSantos

Darryl Johnson A quiet, strong leader, Darryl Johnson has a life-long personal commitment to improving Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. In 2003, Darryl became executive director of the Riverworks Economic Development Corporation, located in the Harambee neighborhood. Riverworks serves youth, fosters economic development, cultivates public space, engages residents, and promotes community safety.

www.riverworksmke.org

Riverworks Center @riverworksmke

Gretchen Mead Rooted in her rural heritage and a passion for community, Gretchen Mead has sparked a movement for building healthy, resilient com-munities. Gretchen helped seed the first Great Milwaukee Victory Garden Blitz, empowering people to grow their own healthy foods. Under her leadership, the Victory Garden Initiative has bloomed, and continues to grow each year.

www.victorygardeninitiative.org

Victory Garden Milwaukee @VGInitiative

PNC BANK

Trail Blazer AwardRecognizes an innovative approach to a community problem

Fill the Gaps Initiative, Arts@Large in partnership with Milwaukee Public SchoolsRecognizing a need for certified art and music teachers, Arts@Large and MPS administrators quickly developed the Fill the Gaps initiative. In just four months, artists were trained and matched to schools, with 3,000 students benefitting from programs specifically tailored to the needs of each school.

www.artsarlargeinc.org

Arts@Large @ArtsAtLarge

Historic Wally Schmidt Tavern Redevelopment Fix Development & Jeremy Davis This trailblazing model of real estate development was inspired and led by residents of the 53206 zip code. The building houses seven small black- or women-owned businesses, including The Tandem restaurant which hires local residents. The Wally Schmidt Tavern project is socially just, environmentally-sustainable and culturally-rich.

www.fixdevelopment.com @Julikaufmann

Home Improvement Matching Grants, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors Seeing a need for home reconstruction, LBWN Home Improvement Matching Grants have facilitated improvements to 271 homes with a total investment of close to a million dollars. In 2013, the program expanded into Clarke Square, with over $500,000 invested in 85 projects. This successful program is expanding the total number of grants, and offering incentives to cluster home improvements.

www.lbwn.org

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors @Laytonblvd

STATE FARM

Building Blocks AwardRecognizes a real estate project that advances the community

Milwaukee TechForce Training Center, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Milwaukee TechForce Training Center has transformed a historic building into a high-tech pipeline connecting the community to educational opportunities — from pre-GED classes to job training for high growth technology fields. Within walking distance of low-income households, the facility features state-of-the-art classrooms and teaching technology.

www.hacm.org

MKEHousing @MKEHousing

Milwaukee Asian Public Market Phongsavan, Pai YangThe Milwaukee Asian Public Market Phongsavan is a triumph — the result of an industrious, first generation immigrant family and their desire for the American dream. The Market is an important venue for neighborhood events, business meetings and celebrations within the Hmong community. Over 100 jobs were created in the space and approximately 1,000 patrons visit the market weekly.

www.asianinternationalmarket.com

Milwaukee Asian Market

The Innovations and Wellness Commons, Walnut Way Conservation Corp.The Innovations and Wellness Commons is a hub for health and community building in Lindsay Heights. Embodying Walnut Way’s mission, the Innovations and Wellness Commons is a bustling community-gathering place that better connects the city-at-large to the good work happening in the neighborhood.

www.walnutway.org

Walnut Way

WELLS FARGO

People’s Choice Award Chosen by the public, the top three candidates receive $1,000 each!

The Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award is an interactive award category where the

winner is chosen by the public through online voting at milwaukeenns.org. The goal is to in-crease exposure to the good work of the finalists in the broader community.

DESSERT RECEPTION

Clarke Square

Gloria’s Cake Shop & Café 414.585.0522

Layton Boulevard West Neighborhoods

Tu Casa Restaurant www.tucasamilwaukee.com

Thai Lotus thailotusmilwaukee.com

Harambee

HeartLove Place heartloveplace.org

Lindsay Heights

Avia Cakes aviacakes.vpweb.com

Near West Side

Mendy Restaurant mendyrestaurant.com

Washington Park Partners

Eat Cake! EatCakeMilwaukee.com

Join us for the finest desserts Milwaukee neighborhoods have to offer.

Dan BergenMarquette University

Jack BernhardChase

Charlie CorriganChase

Danae DavisMilwaukee Succeeds

Paul FehrenbachBMO Harris Bank

Nina JohnsonGuaranty Bank

Patti Keating KahnPK2group

Lola LoepfeCommunity Volunteer

Kristi LuzarUrban Economic Development Corporation

Becca MaderGreater Milwaukee Foundation

Jim MarksUnited Way

Nathaniel MartinezCity of Milwaukee

Timothy McMurtry IIMilwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance

Wanda MontgomeryChildren’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Leana NakielskiGreater Milwaukee Committee

Sheldon OppermanCompass Properties

Nikotris PerkinsCity Year

James Phelps, Jr.JCP Construction

Katie PritchardData You Can Use

LaNelle RameyBoys & Girls Clubs

Evan ReedGreater Milwaukee Foundation

Jamie Reeve, IIINorthern Trust

Nicole RobbinsRobbins Law Group LLC

Bethany SanchezMetropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council

Gina StilpZilber Family Foundation

Dan SweeneyWells Fargo

LaToya SykesOur Next Generation

Jim VillaNAIOP Wisconsin

Ranell WashingtonTown Bank

Irma Yepez KlassenCity of Milwaukee

Suzanne ZwaskaUS Bank

SELECTION COMMITTEE Coordinated by Dionne Grayson, Lead2Change

LISC HONORARY BOARDMayor Tom Barrett City of Milwaukee

David Baumgarten Retired, BankMutual

Mary Brown Campbell Newman Asset Management

Peter Bruce Davis and Kuelthau, S.C.

Thomas W. Bruett Retired, Ernst & Young Consulting

Elaine Burke Community Volunteer

Tina Chang SysLogic, Inc.

Brad Chapin BMO Harris Bank

John Chisholm Milwaukee County District Attorney

Curt Culver MGIC Investment Corporation

Max Dermond Dermond Property Investments

Kevin Donnell First Weber Group

Mark FitzGerald Chowning II, LLC

Chief Edward Flynn Milwaukee Police Department

John Galanis Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs and Johnson, S.C.

Ellen Gilligan Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Doug Gordon WaterStone Bank

Cecelia Gore Brewers Community Foundation

Linda Gorens-Levey General Capital Group

Gary Grunau Grucon Group, LLC

Pastor Walter Harvey Parklawn Assemblies of God

Susan Hatch Hatch Staffing Services

Mick Hatch Foley & Lardner LLP

Joe Horning Shorewest Realtors

Catherine A. Jacobson Froedtert Health

Mary Kellner Community Volunteer

Ted Kellner Fiduciary Management

Judy Keyes Community Volunteer

Sang Kim Wells Fargo

Susan Hatch chair

Hatch Staffing Services

Roger Sandell vice chair

Johnson Bank

Jeffrey AltenburgMilwaukee County

Al BathrickRetired, Robert W. Baird & Co.

Melissa BorinoU.S. Bank

Daniel BropheyRetired, Reilly Penner & Benton, LLP

Martha BrownDepartment of City Development

Eric ChristophersonNorthwestern Mutual Foundation

Paul FehrenbachBMO Harris Bank

Ivan GamboaTri City National Bank

Lisa GloverUS Bank

Avery Goodrich, Jr.FW Consultants, LLC

Ashanti Hamilton City of Milwaukee

James HarpoleMilwaukee Police Department

Bruce KeyesFoley & Lardner

Dale Kooyenga14th Assembly District

Cathie MaddenBlack Cap Halcyon, LLC

Gene ManzanetPNC Bank

Rocky MarcouxDepartment of City Development

Anna-Marie OpgenorthMandel Group, Inc.

Jamie Reeve, IIINorthern Trust

Darlene RussellGreater Milwaukee Foundation

Marsha SehlerUihlein Wilson Architects

Russell Stamper, Jr.City of Milwaukee

Jeff StoneMunicipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW)

Dan SweeneyWells Fargo

Bruce TateAssociated Bank

Julia TaylorGreater Milwaukee Committee

Maria WattsWHEDA

Teig Whaley-SmithMilwaukee County Economic & Community Development

Wyman WinstonWHEDA

LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Steve Laughlin Laughlin Constable

Don Layden Quarles & Brady

Mark Lemke Retired, The PrivateBank

Lola Loepfe Community Volunteer

Jay Mack Town Bank

Catherine G. Madden Black Cap Halcyon

Barry Mandel Mandel Group Inc.

Kim Marotta Miller Coors

David Meissner Retired, Public Policy Forum

Linda Mellowes Community Volunteer

George Mosher Entreprenuer/Investor

H. Carl Mueller Mueller Communications

Fred Muth, Jr. Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C.

Peter Ogden Ogden & Company, Inc.

James R. Popp Chase Bank

Mason Ross Retired, Northwestern Mutual

Mark Sabljak Retired, The Business Journal

Sue Selig Community Volunteer

Commissioner Bud Selig Retired, Major League Baseball

Charlie Trainer TMB Development Company

Peggy Troy Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Thomas and Helen Voell ATL and Custom Wire Technologies

Michael Weiss General Capital Group

Jay and Madonna Williams Retired, Milwaukee Public Museum

Jim Ziemer Retired, Harley-Davidson, Inc.

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Associated BankFix DevelopmentGuaranty Bank / Best Bank Harley-Davidson Motor CompanySusan HatchHusch Blackwell LLPJohnson BankTown BankTri City National Banknonprofit sponsors

Martin Luther King Economic Development CorporationArts@LargeCalvary Housing ManagementChildren’s Hospital of WisconsinCinnaire City of Milwaukee, Dept. of Neighborhood ServicesCity of Milwaukee, Housing Authority City on a HillClarke Square Neighborhood InitiativeCommonBond CommunitiesFroedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

Greater Milwaukee CommitteeHavenwoods Economic Development CorporationHistoric Wally Schmidt Tavern RedevelopmentHmong Wisconsin Chamber of CommerceIFFThe Institute for Global EthicsJohnsons ParkJourney HouseLayton Boulevard West NeighborsMartin Luther King Economic Development CorporationMilwaukee Christian CenterMilwaukee Police DepartmentMilwaukee TechForce Training CenterRiverworks Development CorporationSafe & SoundThe Salvation ArmySilver Spring Neighborhood CenterU.S. Province, School Sisters of St. FrancisWalnut Way Conservation Corp.

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