MPC: Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community
MPC: Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community is a podcast by Ellenbecker Investment Group that celebrates philanthropy and community impact in Wisconsin. Hosted by Jill Economou, Director of Community Relations, MPC highlights Milwaukee-area nonprofit organizations, inspiring stories of giving, and practical ways listeners can make a difference. Each Thursday, new episodes feature leaders of local nonprofits, changemakers, and individuals passionate about creating positive impact. Learn how to give back, discover the joy of philanthropy, and explore opportunities to support causes that matter in Milwaukee and beyond. Join us to uncover the value of giving, connect with the Milwaukee philanthropic community, and find your own path to making a difference.
Episodes
The G-IV Recovery Foundation is working to change the conversation around opioid addiction by breaking stigma, expanding awareness, and making life-saving resources accessible across Wisconsin.
In this episode, founder George Moore and board member Kevin Roach share the powerful and heartbreaking story that led to the creation of the Foundation. After losing George’s son to an overdose, t...
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is reimagining what it means to be a local arts organization by building community connection and bringing storytelling beyond the stage.
In this conversation, Executive Artistic Director Brent Hazelton shares how the company is not only producing high quality theatrical work but also building connections across Milwaukee and neighborhood community spaces.
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Hunger affects more than 694,000 people in Wisconsin, including 200,000 children. We’re sitting down with Feed Your Soul, Inc. to talk about how they’re helping.
In this episode of “MPC: Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community", founder Rick Lowry shares how the organization uses a mobile, faith-based approach to serve individuals and families facing food insecurity and homelessness. We also...
On this episode of “MPC: Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community,” we sit down with representatives from Wildlife In Need, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured, sick, and orphaned native Wisconsin wildlife back into their natural habitats.
They share how Wildlife In Need responds to thousands of calls each year, cares for nearly 3,000 wild an...
On this episode of “MPC: Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community,” we sit down with leaders from Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widows Circles (H2HCWC) to explore how this nonprofit is creating spaces of healing, connection, and hope for widows in our community.
They share the heart behind H2HCWC’s mission and the impact of programs like Tea Talks and culinary arts sessions, which provide wido...
On this episode of “MPC: Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community”, we sit down with Dr. Heather Jones and Margaret Lidstone of Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation to learn how philanthropy is helping support mental health in our community.
They share how programs like canine-assisted therapy, the Firewatch initiative for first responders, and spiritual care are making a real difference for p...
Director of Community Relations, Jill Economou, speaks with Women's Club of Pewaukee and Pewaukee Area Arts Council about how they're making a difference in the community.
This MPC episode features two Wisconsin nonprofits making a real difference. Campus Guardians of Wisconsin helps young adults who have aged out of foster care by providing financial support, care packages, and encouragement so they can thrive in college. The Right Relief Inc focuses on caregivers, delivering home-cooked meals and thoughtful experiences to ease stress and prevent burnout.
...Host Jill Economou speaks with Visiting Angels of Pewaukee and Safe Families for Children Wisconsin about their impactful work in providing compassionate care and support to families and seniors in need.
Discover how Habitat for Humanity and the Community Development Alliance are transforming lives through affordable housing initiatives.
Discover how DanceWorks and the Medical College of Wisconsin are transforming health through art and dance.
Jill Economou, Director of Community Relations, speaks with leaders from ArtWorks for Milwaukee and Artists Working in Education (AWE). Learn how these nonprofits are enriching the lives of young people through art and creative programs.
This episode discusses the vital role of education in community development featuring insights from the Waukesha Education Foundation and Blessings in a Backpack.
Discover how the Powering Milwaukee Forward Initiative is uniting these nonprofits to uplift community health.
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Relations, Jill Economou, speak with this week's featured nonrofits, Family Connect of Wisconsin and Evangelical Children & Family Association (ECFA).
Tune in to hear Jill Economou speak with this week's guests, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Trisha's Troops Cancer Connection. Discover how these inspiring leaders are making a difference in the fight against c...
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Relations, Jill Economou, speak with this week's featured nonprofits about empowering families with free diapers and providing quality housing, childcare & food programs.
Jill Economou hosts a discussion with Samantha Maldonado from Spectrum Nonprofit Services and Dr. Her-Xiong from the Hmong American Peace Academy focusing on strategic planning and community impact in the nonprofit sector.
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Relations, Jill Economou, speak with this week's featured nonprofits about inspiring kids to love data and math, and transforming communities with actionable data.
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Relations, Jill Economou, speak with this week's featured nonprofits about serving kids with special needs and providing safe environments for children and families.
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