Milwaukee Rep partners with First Stage, Milwaukee Ballet to make masks and face shields
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Rep has partnered with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet to leverage resources to make masks and face shields for frontline workers at Children’s Hospital, Froedert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.According to a press release, the organizations have donated over 10,000 pieces of PPE, with weekly deliveries ongoing, thanks in part to funding from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.The press release states that ten Milwaukee Rep employees, working in conjunction with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet are producing 700- 800 masks per week for Children’s Hospital with an additional 100 masks going to Froedert every week.Twelve other employees, with the help of their families, are creating over 8,000 paper surgical masks per week for the Medical College of Wisconsin as long as mask-making kits are available.Additionally, Children’s Hospital and Froedert will receive 200 face shields over the next 3 weeks that Milwaukee Rep was able to construct with materials found onsite.“Jared Clarkin, our Director of Production at Milwaukee Rep is used to coordinating hundreds of talented people to bring a vision to life on stage,” said Artistic Director Mark Clements. “That is why it is of no surprise to me that he proposed this effort and has worked tirelessly to utilize our resources and the resources of other performing arts groups for a common goal of protecting our frontline workers.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Rep has partnered with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet to leverage resources to make masks and face shields for frontline workers at Children’s Hospital, Froedert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.According to a press release, the organizations have donated over 10,000 pieces of PPE, with weekly deliveries ongoing, thanks in part to funding from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.The press release states that ten Milwaukee Rep employees, working in conjunction with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet are producing 700- 800 masks per week for Children’s Hospital with an additional 100 masks going to Froedert every week.Twelve other employees, with the help of their families, are creating over 8,000 paper surgical masks per week for the Medical College of Wisconsin as long as mask-making kits are available.Additionally, Children’s Hospital and Froedert will receive 200 face shields over the next 3 weeks that Milwaukee Rep was able to construct with materials found onsite.“Jared Clarkin, our Director of Production at Milwaukee Rep is used to coordinating hundreds of talented people to bring a vision to life on stage,” said Artistic Director Mark Clements. “That is why it is of no surprise to me that he proposed this effort and has worked tirelessly to utilize our resources and the resources of other performing arts groups for a common goal of protecting our frontline workers.
Pumped $20K into local restaurants: First Bank Financial Centre wraps up 'Fuel Our Front Line'
OCONOMOWOC -- In just three days, from April 15-17, First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC), infused $20,000 into local restaurants as part of its “Fuel Our Front Line” campaign.According to a press release, the community bank ordered lunches from 18 restaurants that are bank customers and had the food delivered to 1,400 health care workers at 14 different hospitals and health care facilities.
OCONOMOWOC -- In just three days, from April 15-17, First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC), infused $20,000 into local restaurants as part of its “Fuel Our Front Line” campaign.According to a press release, the community bank ordered lunches from 18 restaurants that are bank customers and had the food delivered to 1,400 health care workers at 14 different hospitals and health care facilities.
Cousins Subs, Summerfest, Disrupt Idea Co. launch campaign to feed Aurora Health Care frontline workers
MILWAUKEE -- Cousins Subs, Summerfest, and Disrupt Idea Co.
MILWAUKEE -- Cousins Subs, Summerfest, and Disrupt Idea Co.
'It was a surprise:' Muskego couple holds social-distancing wedding on front lawn
MUSKEGO -- As if the coronavirus couldn't throw another surprise toward one Muskego couple, it did.Tim Gbur and new bride Kalee planned their April 18 wedding for months.
MUSKEGO -- As if the coronavirus couldn't throw another surprise toward one Muskego couple, it did.Tim Gbur and new bride Kalee planned their April 18 wedding for months.
'Their faces completely light up:' With restrictions in place, group pays virtual visits to children in hospitals
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has stopped certain hospital visits.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has stopped certain hospital visits.
Greater New Birth Church, Feeding America partner for drive-up food distribution in midst of pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of cars lined up for blocks on Saturday, April 18 for a massive drive-up food distribution at Greater New Birth Church in Milwaukee."We see cars on top of cars on top of cars so that we can practice safe distribution of this food today," Rayna Andrews of Feeding America said.
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of cars lined up for blocks on Saturday, April 18 for a massive drive-up food distribution at Greater New Birth Church in Milwaukee."We see cars on top of cars on top of cars so that we can practice safe distribution of this food today," Rayna Andrews of Feeding America said.
'Help put food on people's tables:' Community photography project benefits Feeding America
WAUWATOSA -- Trying to feel a sense of normalcy during these times isn't always easy.
WAUWATOSA -- Trying to feel a sense of normalcy during these times isn't always easy.
'It's overwhelming:' Bridal shop gives back to health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic
HUBERTUS -- The wedding industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic -- with spring wedding season pretty much canceled.
HUBERTUS -- The wedding industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic -- with spring wedding season pretty much canceled.
HS senior's solo won't be heard at spring pops show, instead she shares it on Facebook
SUSSEX -- A lot of high school seniors are not going to be able to celebrate those moments that make the last year of high school something special.
SUSSEX -- A lot of high school seniors are not going to be able to celebrate those moments that make the last year of high school something special.
Group sews masks for transit workers in Waukesha County, accepts donations
WAUKESHA -- Many people who are now at home are looking to help.
WAUKESHA -- Many people who are now at home are looking to help.
'They really missed the kids:' Christ King staff parades through neighborhoods to visit students
WAUWATOSA -- Christ King teachers put together a parade Thursday for their students and families.
WAUWATOSA -- Christ King teachers put together a parade Thursday for their students and families.
'From Milwaukee with love:' KAPCO collecting cards for frontline workers, seniors impacted by virus
GRAFTON -- A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is looking to try its hand at a different kind of production -- heartfelt thank yous and love in the form of a card."It isn't necessarily manufacturing in our walls, but it's manufacturing based in everybody else's walls," said Jim Kacmarcik, president of KAPCO Metal Stamping. "We're calling upon everybody to create cards and letters and materials that we can then get to our senior citizens and to our healthcare providers."As the coronavirus continues to separate and isolate people, the manufacturing group is looking for ways to close the gap.
GRAFTON -- A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is looking to try its hand at a different kind of production -- heartfelt thank yous and love in the form of a card."It isn't necessarily manufacturing in our walls, but it's manufacturing based in everybody else's walls," said Jim Kacmarcik, president of KAPCO Metal Stamping. "We're calling upon everybody to create cards and letters and materials that we can then get to our senior citizens and to our healthcare providers."As the coronavirus continues to separate and isolate people, the manufacturing group is looking for ways to close the gap.
West Allis police make 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special!
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis family could not be more thankful for the actions of their police department -- which made a 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special.On Wednesday, April 15, it was young Caleb's birthday.
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis family could not be more thankful for the actions of their police department -- which made a 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special.On Wednesday, April 15, it was young Caleb's birthday.
Gateway Technical College using 3D printer to make masks for first responders, others
RACINE -- With first responders scrambling for more personal protective equipment (PPE), Gateway Technical College in Racine is stepping in to fill the void with 3D printers.
RACINE -- With first responders scrambling for more personal protective equipment (PPE), Gateway Technical College in Racine is stepping in to fill the void with 3D printers.
Lakefront Brewery offers frontline workers free beer, virtual toast on Milwaukee Day
MILWAUKEE -- It's the Wisconsin way to pay tribute to those on the frontlines -- a beer and a well-deserved toast.Tuesday April 14, doctors, nurses, firefighters and EMTs stopped by Lakefront Brewery for a virtual "Thank You" toast on Milwaukee Day."To help anyone at this time feels pretty extraordinary.
MILWAUKEE -- It's the Wisconsin way to pay tribute to those on the frontlines -- a beer and a well-deserved toast.Tuesday April 14, doctors, nurses, firefighters and EMTs stopped by Lakefront Brewery for a virtual "Thank You" toast on Milwaukee Day."To help anyone at this time feels pretty extraordinary.