Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with organizations about community needs and challenges we have in Milwaukee and the partners it takes to meet them.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with organizations that provide information, support and advocacy for people with breast cancer.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with organizations that provide housing and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with organizations that provide housing opportunities for people at or below poverty level in Waukesha County.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss two women's organizations, one supporting peers so they can be all they were designed to be, and another that supports various needs through outreach.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that advocate for wheelchair-bound individuals with physical or sensory disabilities through adaptive sports leagues and veteran's quality care. Guests this week include: Scott Griffith | Paralyzed Veterans of America - Wisconsin Chapter - Sharon Rohde | Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA)

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests with two non-profits that support the emotional well-being of children and their families in the Lake Country area, providing grief support and building resilience through support groups and workshops. Guests this week include: Deannna Marincic | Gals Institute - Gals on the Go Project Melissa Minkley | Healing Hearts

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about non-profits who provide art supplies for pediatric patients to express themselves through art on canvas, and providing homes and home modifications to veterans, first responders and their families. Guests this week include: Craig Sorbo | Painting for Pediatrics David Belman & Army Sergeant Tyson Cole | Operation Finally Home

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, speak with two non-profit organizations that offer support, recovery and healing services for individuals dealing with addiction and substance abuse. Guests this week include: Laura Badura | Saving Others for Archie (SOFA) Ryan Rehak | Project WisHope

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, speak with non-profits: one that supports adults with intellectual disabilities and one that offers life-giving ministries within low income communities in Greater Milwaukee. Guests this week include: Julie Murphy | L'Arche Chris Manke | Outreach for Hope

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about two nonprofits that serve veterans, firefighters and first responders. Guests this week include: Chris Kolenda | The Saber Six Foundation Joe Flick | Ignite the Spirit, Milwaukee

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about what programs are available to improve the quality of life for families affected by childhood cancer. Guests this week include: Andrea Hug | Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Sarah Bartosz | Gold in September (G9)

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with two Foundations set up to honor and celebrate the lives of two extraordinary young adults who lost their lives too soon. Guests this week include: Margo & Mady Lehmann | Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation Jerry & Patti Homan | Luke Homan Foundation

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with nonprofits committed to improving lives and growing community well-being for the homeless and at-risk populations in the city of Milwaukee. Guests this week include: Vincent Noth | Kinship Community Food Center Max Ramsey | StreetLife Communities Milwaukee

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that explore what the Bible says about Financial Freedom - managing money, possessions and growing in generosity. Guests this week include: Nick Breach | Compass - Finances God's Way Loren Richmond | Augustine Academy

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that offer housing to keep families near the care and resources they need while staying at Children's Hospital or VA Hospital of Milwaukee. Guests this week include: Bridget Kesner & Ann Petrie | Ronald McDonald House Jennifer Kiefer | Fisher House

Tune in Sunday to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about summertime entertainment for kids around Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs. Guests this week include: Kathy Thornton-Bias | Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee Sarah Resch | Camp Whitcomb

Tune in Sunday to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about raising awareness of brain cancer, organ donation and a research partnership with UW Carbone Cancer Center in Madison. Guests this week include: Cara Olson | Golf Fore Wolfe Brain Cancer Research Susan Miller | Author, Permission to Thrive

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about Wisconsin history, culture and women leadership. Guests this week include: Gwen Griffin | Old World Foundation Nancy Seidl Nelson | TEMPO-Waukesha

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about the use of therapy dogs to help others in the community. Guests this week include: Sheila Postotnik & Jenny Scheunemamn | Elmbrook Humane Society Carol Sumbry | Alliance of Therapy Dogs

Tune in Sunday to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide pets & housing for veterans and learn more about canines in law enforcement. MPC Guests: Danny Scheurer | Save A Vet Bob Zenoni | MPD K9 Foundation

Tune in Sunday to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about two collaborative programs providing education, health and housing for underserved populations. MPC Guests: Blanca Gonzales | I C Stars Joni Theobald | UMOS

EIG's Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about the awesome leadership event – the Global Leadership Summit – taking place in Brookfield Aug 4-5. Nick Fowler | MKE Leaders Alan Petelinsek | Power Test Laurie Hendrickson | BASICS in Milw

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about organizations that teach young girls about resilience, education, determination and critical life skills. Guests this week include: Brooke Talbot | REDGen Tina Jones | Girls on the Run

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with organizations that mentor Milwaukee's youth and provide daily meals to those in need. Guests this week include: Victor and Dawn Barnett | Running Rebels Lyn Hildebrand | The Gathering

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about programs and support for ALS and MS in Wisconsin. Guests this week include: Tom Kettler and John Jaeckel | ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter Robert Multerer and Sarah Hwang | MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter

Rerun Tune in Sunday as NAMI and WISE meet with EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, to discuss organizations that provide hope and help to individuals and their loved ones impacted by mental health concerns and building resilience and inclusion for mental health in Wisconsin.

Tune in Sunday as Katy's Kloset and Independence First meet with EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, to discuss the beauty of collaboration and learning how to turn pain into purpose and loss into gain. Guests this week include: Rose Hebar & Diane Nienas | Katy's Kloset Marci Boucher | Independence First

Tune in Sunday as Zoological Society and Betty Brinn Children's Museum meet with EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, to discuss organizations that provide educational programs, conservation efforts for endangered species, and science and discovery programs for children. Guests this week include: Jodi Gibson | Zoological Society Brian King | Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Tune in Sunday as Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County and Forward Careers meet with EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou to discuss how they improve the lives of people in Waukesha County in the areas of education, empowerment, health, wellness and employment. Guests this week include: Michelle DuBord | Women & Girls Fund Cindy Simons & Andrew Berg | Forward Careers

Tune in Sunday as Milwaukee Film and Milwaukee Repertory Theater meet with EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou to discuss arts and entertainment in our community. Guests this week include: Cara Ogburn | Milwaukee Film Jenny Toutant | Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Tune in Sunday as Zamora Group International and Serenity Inns meet with EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou to define success and share how they use their experiences, skill and talent to impact others. Guests this week include: Chuck Zamora | Zamora Group Int'l Ken Ginlack & Jason Dobson| Serenity Inns

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about how the Brewers organization is making an impact in the community. Guests this week include: Katina Shaw | Milwaukee Brewers Community Relations Cecelia Gore | Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with two nonprofits who are helping veterans and 1st responders heal from their mental health challenges by combining wellness and mindfulness practices with the great outdoors. Guests this week include: Matthew McDonell | Next 18 Ambrose Wilson-Brown | Ambrose Wilson-Brown Sky Schools

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about economic and workforce development, education, training and employment opportunities. Guests this week include: Chytania Brown | Employ Milwaukee Carl Wesley | Center for Self-Sufficiency

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss nonprofit organizations that promote the Pewaukee community through various events highlighting the arts and music. These events and promotions help build a strong community while helping those in need. Guests this week include: Elaine Kroening | Positively Pewaukee Julia Jaegersberg & Anne Roskopf | Pewaukee Area Arts Council

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide fitness classes to help heal and grow the mind, body and soul and that donate shoes to those in need in Africa. Guests this week include: Julie Palbicki and Christelle Vermeulen | Revelation Wellness Diane Studer | Soles for Jesus

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Guests this week include: Tracy Williams | CEO of YWCA SE WI Christy Brown | CEO of Girl Scouts SE WI

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about food insecurity within our community. Guests this week include: Sherrie Tussler | Hunger Task Force Sharon Pomaville | The Sharing Center

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about support for children with cancer. Guests this week include: Stacey Meyer & Lauren Becker | Women of MACC Cathy Wolfla & Erin Dove | Special Spaces

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support grassroots and faith-based groups and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders. Guests this week include: Christine Cznernejewski | The Bradley Foundation Jose Rosario & Krysta DeBoer | Center for Urban Teaching

Listen to Jill Economou, EIG Director of Community Outreach, talk with guests about the importance of nonprofit collaboration and partnerships for maximum impact. Guests this week include: Tara Geiter | Kohls Cares Laurie Bertrand | American Cancer Society

Listen to Jill Economou, EIG Director of Community Outreach, talk with guests about what is means to be an Impact Player in the philanthropic sector. Guests this week include: Valerie Vidal | CEO of Meta House Francesca Mayca Wegner | Executive Director of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Peggy Williams | Executive Director of Visit Milwaukee

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about philanthropy and how to maximize the impact of charitable giving. Guests this week include: Jaymee Harvey Williams & Katrina Cravy | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County Sue Millins & Melanie Gonring | Volunteer Center Washinton County

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about philanthropy and how to maximize the impact of charitable giving. Guests this week include: Angela Smith | National Christian Foundation Tony Shields | Wisconsin Philanthropic Network

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about family philanthropy, legacy planning and charitable giving. Guests this week include: Julie Ellenbecker-Lipsky, CFP® CDFA™ EIG President and Senior Wealth Advisor Sandra Geisler, CPA EIG Director of Tax Planning

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about what it means to be a marketplace leader and organizations that provide legal support services for individuals in need. Guests this week include: Jim Temmer | Better Business Bureau Mary Ferwerda | Milwaukee Justice Center

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with her nonprofit guests about how they bless people struggling with cancer and also surprise children with a special gift while they are in the hospital. Guests this week include: Noel Schoessow | The Bear Hug Project Tony Goff | This Time Tomorrow

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide people the opportunity to lead full, productive lives and improve the health and well-being of our communities, while supporting those in need through humanitarian services. Guests this week include: Kelly Salentine | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Richard Nuccio | New Berlin Lions Club

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide a daytime sanctuary and warming shelter for the homeless in Milwaukee and pay-what-you-can healthy meals, food service training and spiritual nourishment for the community. Guests this week include: Sister MacCanon Brown | MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Rev. Christie Gibbons | Tricklebees Café

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that coordinate giving to families in need during the Christmas season and provide humanitarian services such as food, shelter and clothing. Guests this week include: Sarah Hein | Christmas Clearing Council Major Teri Nauta | Salvation Army