For a group of Johnson Controls employees, last year’s United Way Annual Days of Caring became something more than a way to get out of the office on a gorgeous September day. While mending fences, cleaning, and painting walls at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, their encounters with the community center’s children and staff fostered a lasting relationship. As a result, Neighborhood House…
A mix of old and new traditions, along with big helpings of generosity, made for a very happy Thanksgiving at Neighborhood House this year. Neighborhood House was proud to host 80 people at the annual Giving Thanks dinner on November 20. As usual, The House provided traditional main dishes – turkey, stuffing, potatoes – and guests brought desserts and sides to share, including 7…
[slideshow] Over 150 people attended the Neighborhood House annual Giving Thanks Dinner and Family Fun Night, including staff, kids and teens, and even some new arrivals from the Congo and Burma who tasted their first American Thanksgiving. An array of home-made side dishes accompanied the traditional turkey dinner. The University of Kids Club provided entertainment, a…
Rockwell and Johnson Controls volunteers rolled up their sleeves Sep. 10 & 13 at Neighborhood House during United Way Days of Caring. Many thanks to all who lent a hand! Their 72 volunteer hours have an estimated value of $1,568.88 !! Remember 54600 is NH’s donor code for United Way donations. [slideshow]
Milwaukee Radio 88.9’s series on Volunteerism “Make A Difference” features John Ruebartsch talking about his experiences volunteering at ILC. Listen here.