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Introducing the Classroom Support Fund!
Did you know that more than 90% of teachers pay for classroom supplies out of pocket? School supplies matter. They empower teachers to be creative and motivate young people to fully engage in learning. The MPS Foundation’s new Classroom Support Fund, presented in 2023 by Educators Credit Union, is focused on providing resources to the classrooms…
Read MoreWelcome to our Summer Fundraiser campaign!
At the MPS Foundation, we are committed to providing vital services to MPS students, families, teachers, and schools. This year, we are excited to bring you a special Summer Fundraiser in place of our annual gala. Our goal is to raise $20,000 in general funds over a two-day period, and we need your support to…
Read More2022 Impact Report
We have accomplished more than ever thanks to generous gifts received throughout the year, and we are confident that with your ongoing support, we can dare to dream even greater for our children and a better, more equitable Milwaukee. You can view our 2022 Impact Report infographic below to learn how your generosity has enabled…
Read MoreWendell Willis, Departing the MPS Foundation with hope and gratitude
MPS Foundation seeks new leader
Read MoreMPS World Fair Returns!
Students prepare to celebrate cultures On April 19, 2022, the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena will be filled with nearly 3,000 students from 14 of the most diverse schools in Milwaukee Public Schools. Children will celebrate countries across the globe during the MPS World Fair 2022. This event is the culmination of hard work all year long…
Read More2021 Impact Report
Generous donations throughout this year have helped us achieve more than ever, and we know that with your continued support we can dare to dream bigger for our students and a better, more equitable Milwaukee.
Read MoreMPS Foundation Launches Phase II of #ConnectMilwaukee to Provide Technical Support to Parents, Students, and Teachers
As an Unprecedented School Year Begins, MPS Teachers and Families Need Our Continued Support The MPS Foundation’s #ConnectMilwaukee campaign has exceeded its Phase 1 goal of raising $1million to help ensure every MPS student has a laptop and internet access. However, as the school year begins, it is crucial that we provide additional technical support…
Read MoreMPS Foundation Announces #ConnectMilwaukee
While most students and families in Wisconsin have access to online learning, thousands of MPS students are missing a critical component: internet access. The digital divide in our city has recently been exasperated and the MPS Foundation is stepping up to help.
Read MoreKeeping Students Fed While Schools Are Closed
Across the globe, millions of students are under stay at home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. But many of those children rely on school lunches to be fed throughout the week. Worried for those students, school staff in Milwaukee have volunteered to feed students every day of the pandemic. Watch the story at Matter…
Read MoreKhris Middleton, Zilber Family Trust Fund partner with MPS Foundation to lead COVID-19 Relief
Community collaborations have resulted in over $60,000 raised to support the immediate needs of Milwaukee Public Schools students. Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, and his gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee…
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