MPC: Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community

What does it take to build a stronger, more connected community right where you live? This week on #MPC, we’re joined by Chris Muellenbach, President of the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation, a volunteer-led organization dedicated to bringing people together and enhancing life in the village. From beloved traditions like the Fourth of July parade and Sounds of Summer to the Great Pumpkin Festival and community ice cream socials, their work transforms simple moments into lasting connections. Through year-round planning and grassroots support, the foundation creates meaningful opportunities for residents, businesses, and families to engage, give back, and celebrate what makes Whitefish Bay special. Chris shares what it really takes to power these experiences, how volunteers and donors make it all possible, and why community-centered traditions matter now more than ever. We also explore new initiatives like the Whitefish Bay 62K, a creative, community-wide challenge designed to get people moving, connected, and invested in local impact. WHITEFISH BAY CIVIC FOUNDATION The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is dedicated to making Whitefish Bay a great place to live, work, and play. Through volunteer-driven events, scholarships, and community initiatives, the foundation brings residents together, supports local needs, and strengthens the fabric of the village year-round. Website: wfbcivicfoundation.org ELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations. Website: ellenbecker.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Guest opinions represent the views of the individuals speaking, and references to companies or organizations do not imply endorsement by Ellenbecker Investment Group.

TeamTeal365 began because its founder didn’t see what survivors needed in her community and decided to build it.In this episode of Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community (MPC), host Jill Economou speaks with Samantha Collier, Executive Director and Founder of TeamTeal365, and advocate Tycie Godsey. They share how TeamTeal365 has grown into a survivor-led, statewide movement serving all 72 counties in Wisconsin, empowering youth and adults through healing centered engagement, prevention education, and hands on advocacy.The conversation explores survivor‑led programming, cultural gaps in victim services, the importance of warm handoffs, and “Paint the City Teal Day,” a growing April awareness effort that lights up landmarks like Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge and invites communities everywhere to stand with survivors.TEAMTEAL365 TeamTeal365 is a survivor‑led nonprofit whose mission is to empower survivors, encourage dialogue about sexual abuse, and educate the community on prevention. Through year‑round advocacy, healing‑centered engagement, youth and adult programming, and community awareness efforts, TeamTeal365 opens conversations that help survivors protect self, heal self, and thrive. Website: teamteal365.com Email: teamteal365@gmail.com Register for our March 12th webinar on travel insurance here: https://bit.ly/4ccSKgaELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations. Website: ellenbecker.comThis podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Guest opinions represent the views of the individuals speaking, and references to companies or organizations do not imply endorsement by Ellenbecker Investment Group.

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, the Moore family made it their mission to ensure no other family has to experience the same tragedy. They explain how the opioid crisis is affecting students as young as middle school, why fentanyl contamination is now involved in the majority of accidental overdoses, and how stigma continues to keep people from seeking help.Join the Movement ➡️ Add your name at www.narcanaforschools.com and help make Narcan accessible in every school where it can save a life.G-IV RECOVERY FOUNDATIONThe G-IV Recovery Foundation was created in memory of George Moore IV with a mission to save lives by increasing awareness, fighting stigma, and expanding access to overdose prevention tools. Through community outreach, advocacy, education, and free Narcan kits, the Foundation is committed to reducing opioid deaths throughout Wisconsin.Website: www.georgeivrecoveryfoundation.org/ELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations. Website: www.ellenbecker.com/This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Guest opinions represent the views of the individuals speaking, and references to companies do not imply endorsement by Ellenbecker Investment Group.

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 discuss Feed Your Soul’s growth from a small local effort to a national nonprofit, how their mobile trucks deliver “total needs” support directly into communities, and the role partnerships and volunteers play in expanding their impact.FEED YOUR SOUL, INC Feed Your Soul is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that addresses food insecurity through mobile meal programs, community partnerships, and faith-driven outreach focused on serving the whole person.Website: https://www.feedyoursoulwi.com/ ELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations. Website: https://www.ellenbecker.com/This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Guest opinions represent the views of the individuals speaking, and references to companies do not imply endorsement by Ellenbecker Investment Group.

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 widows with safe, nurturing environments to process grief, build meaningful relationships, and support one another through shared experience. Looking ahead to 2026, they plan to expand mobile programming across southeast Wisconsin.#WidowSupport #GriefSupport #MentalHealth #NonprofitImpact #CommunityHealing #WomenSupportingWomen #MPCPodcastH2HCWC Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow's Circles Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded in January 2022 with a powerful mission: to bridge the gap between church and community while empowering participants towards independence and self-sufficiency through participation in Compassionate Widow’s Circles. Website: h2hcwc.org/ELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations. Website: ellenbecker.com/This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Guest opinions represent the views of the individuals speaking, and references to companies do not imply endorsement by Ellenbecker Investment Group.