The WCCF awarded more than $165,000 at annual breakfast event
Waukesha, Wis. – 10/24/2024 – The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) awarded $166,300 in Community Grants to 29 nonprofit agencies serving Waukesha County during its Giving Forward Breakfast held at the Brookfield Conference Center on Thursday, October 24.
First introduced in 2016, the annual breakfast celebrates collective philanthropy by showcasing nonprofits making a difference in the region. This year, the event speakers included Mary Reich, Executive Director of Lake Area Free Clinic; Regge Krueger, Council Vice President of St. Vincent de Paul of Waukesha County; and Shari Campbell, the President and CEO of La Casa de Esperanza.
Melissa Baxter, President of the WCCF, shared inspirational stories about several donors who have provided financial resources for the annual Community Grants process. “Thank you for partnering with us so we are able to Give Forward this year and every year to come.”
View the full list of grant recipients here.