DOWNTOWNTOWN RACINE- During Downtown Racine Corporation’s Annual State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation on Thurs., Feb. 25 more than 50 people gathered via Zoom to celebrate the silver […]
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VISTA Program Members Now Available to Local Organizations
MADISON – Serve Wisconsin, the state’s commission for national and community service, is seeking to place 20 AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) members in nonprofits, schools, and government […]
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Transformational Gift from MacKenzie Scott Helps United Way of Racine County Expand Its Equity Work
In January, United Way of Racine County was the recipient of a $5 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. Scott is an American novelist and philanthropist who helped found Amazon. Originally notified of the […]
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Society’s Assets Honors Black History Month
During the month of February, the nation honors the long history of Black Americans and their many contributions to society. The first celebration began in 1926 and it has grown […]
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AAUW Racine Spring Used Book Sale Starts March 15 by Appointment Only
AAUW Racine’s Spring Used Book Sale will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays March 15 through May 8 by appointment only. Up to ten people will be allowed in […]
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Restoration Ministries: Rebuilding Lives in Racine
Kelly Scroggins-Powell founded Restoration Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with the motivation to assist people in need. Through this ministry, they rebuild lives by providing support services. The organization was […]
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Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Food Drive
The Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) needs your help! Pleasant Point Senior Living and Kenosha Senior Living are hosting a veterans food drive on Thursday, February 18 to help fill […]
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United Way of Racine County Invites Participation in the 21-Week Equity Challenge
United Way of Racine County has launched the 21-Week Equity Challenge for Racine County residents. This challenge, adapted by United Way of Wisconsin from the work of Dr. Eddie Moore, is an opportunity to develop a […]
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United Way Celebrates First Virtual Victory Celebration
This year, for the first time, United Way of Racine County celebrated its incredible donors for an entire week instead of one night. In lieu of its typical in-person Victory […]
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Society’s Assets Announces New Board Chairperson
The Society’s Assets Board of Directors has elected a new Chairperson for 2021. Theresa Gilliland has been a Board member since 2006, serving on the Executive, Community Relations, Scholarship, and […]
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Remembering the Birthday of the Father of the Independent Living Movement in the U.S.
Like so many people of his generation, Ed Roberts (born January 23, 1939) contracted the poliovirus when he was a teen. He survived the illness, but to get around Roberts […]
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Downtown Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses, or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during […]
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People with Disabilities Invited to Check Out These Groups
Society’s Assets offers several groups that provide insight and support to people with disabilities in southeastern Wisconsin. There is no charge to participate in the groups that are being held […]
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Kiwanis Club of West Racine Offers Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine will award four (4) scholarships for $1500 each to those senior students in Racine public and private high schools graduating in 2021 who placed […]
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The Community Buzz: What’s Up With Local Nonprofits
For a full look at what local nonprofits are up to, check out our nonprofit community feed here. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find: The Racine Art Museum […]
