Giving Back to the Community

Dear Michael, Thank you again for your support of the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction in 2017. Together we raised over $150,000 at that event. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater Tickets were such a nice addition and well sought after at our event. Thank you for your friendship, service, and donations to the community! Wising you well as Chair of the American Cancer Society!   Yours, Deb

Dear Hupy and Abraham, On behalf of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) K-9 Foundation, thank you for the “two-paw sponsorship” for our upcoming June 4th golf outing. Your sponsorship assists us in achieving the mission of the MPDK9 Foundation which is to raise money for: Purchase of additional dogs for the MPD9 unit Dog and officer training Equipment needed to convert a regular squad vehicle into a K9 unite vehicle Essential on-the-job K9 supplies 100% of your donation goes directly to the Foundation. The dogs (all German Shepherds) are purchased directly from Germany and are trained for suspect apprehension and drugs, and firearm and explosive detection. Their job along with their handler is to keep our city and its citizens safe. Again, thank you for your donation. It will help the MPDK9 Foundation continue to support the important work the MPDK9 unit does in the community. Sincerely, Marie Lieber, Secretary MPDK9 Foundation

Hupy and Abraham, On behalf of Key to Happiness Rescue, we would love to thank you for the generous donation. Thank you for allowing our rescue to participate in your contest! We love that you suppose and believe in what our rescue does. Your donation is much appreciated and will help save pups lives one dog at a time! With lots of love, The Key to Happiness Family and Dogs

Dear Hupy and Abraham, Thank you for your auction donation and supporting the good work of the American Heart Association at this year’s Heart & Stroke Ball. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $493,000 to aid in the fight against cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It is because of donors like you who enable the vital work of the American Heart Association to continue for generations to come. We are grateful for your donation to our silent and/or live auction, your contribution helps us fun our life saving mission. At the ball, we celebrated the work of the American Heart Association and looked back at the past 40 years. We saw a great story about Abby and how she is using her platform as Miss Pre-Teen Wisconsin to spread awareness on heart health. We also got an update from Lindsey, an 11-year-old that had just a 5% chance to live, but is now living a healthy life with a generous heart. And we heard a story on Jeff and Neal on how important hands-only CPR and dispatcher assistance is. Because of you, we can call these folks survivors and heroes. With your help in raising $493,000, we know the next 40 years are going to produce ground breaking research and are going to be just as transformational! With heartfelt thanks, Colleen McInerny Development Coordinator

  Dear Michael, Thank you so much for meeting with me a few weeks ago and for your very generous gift to Stellar Collegiate. Your support helps to provide an exceptional educational opportunity for the children of Milwaukee. Sincerely, Carole DeRoche  

Dear Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Thank you for your $7500 donation to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. It iis only because of you that, together, we can help support superior cancer care for our family, friends and neighbors. With you on our team, we are tackling cancer. Your gift helps to support research, new therapies, state-of-the-art clinics, patient support and so much more. Together, we will beat cancer. Vince Lombardi once said, “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” Indeed, your commitment to this team will help make great progress as we work together to eliminate this disease. Thanks again for your support and investment in the future of cancer care! I’m glad you’re on our team. Paul Soltwedel President 

    Dear Friends at Hupy and Abraham, Thank you for allowing the Spay Me! Clinic to participate in the 2017 Give Back Program! The donation for taking 2nd place is greatly appreciated and we wanted you to know that your kindness has brought a little Christmas cheer to the dogs and cats of Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue and the Spay Me! Clinic. With all the hustle and bustle that accompanies many of us at this time of the year, we can’t thank you enough for thinking of us. At SFTS & Spay Me!, we take pride in knowing that the dogs and cats in our care are provided with nothing but the best and with your help, this holiday season is no exception. Thank you again for loyal support!   Sincerely, Allison Davies Executive Director --

  Dear Hupy and Abraham, Thank you for your gift in support of two Bowl for Kids’ Sake Teams. Your generous contribution will help make the 2018 Bowl for Kids’ Sake event successful. We look forward to seeing your teams on the lanes! Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Builds Futures for children facing adversity. Our one-to-one mentoring program addresses each child’s unique needs by creating, fostering, and supporting strong one-to-one relationships between youth and caring volunteer adult mentors. Our mentoring program is free to families and produces measurable results that create generational change for the children and families we serve. Last year, youth in our mentoring program achieved the following outcomes: 78% improved their social and emotional skills, leading to higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. 83% of our seniors graduated from high school on time. 99.6% avoided involvement with the juvenile justice system. You are the first step to a brighter future for the children and families in our program. Together we are changing lives – one child at a time. Sincerely, Annie Jurczyk Vice President of Development  

  Dear Hupy and Abraham, Thank you for supporting First Stage’s 23rd annual Make Believe Ball to be held on March 3,2018. Your Bronze Sponsorship will help to further our mission of transforming lives through theater. In 1987, First Stage began as a small theater company with a goal of providing professional theater for young people and families. Now in our 31st season, First Stage is one of the nation’s acclaimed professional children’s theaters, touching the lives of over 140,000 people from southeastern Wisconsin through: Professional theater for all ages Theater Academy training that fosters life skills through stage skills Theater in Education programs that inspire, motivate and educate The three program areas described above are equally fundamental to the First Stage mission and share a common purpose- to educate and enrich the lives of our community’s  young people. Your generous support of First Stage shows that you value our work and believe in our mission. We appreciate your commitment to developing leaders of the future. Sincerely, Betsy Corry Managing Director Nancy Clarkin Development Director

  Dear Hupy and Abraham, S.C. On behalf of the guests and staff, we want to thank you for your very generous gift to Capuchin Community Services. Your donation will help us see that the many coming to our doors, have food and warm clothing, during these cold days. We will use the donation towards the evening meal, warm items for the guests living outdoors, the food pantry, or some of the many other basic needs that are requested at our doors. We are very grateful for this gift and will use it as needed. As we recognize and give thanks for the gift of Jesus to the world, we also recognize and give thanks for your gift to the needy people of Milwaukee. We are grateful you took time to think of others in this busy season! Thanks for sharing your Christmas with us and our hungry guests. We pass their gratitude and thanks on to you as well. We hope you and your loved ones have a peace and joy-filled Christmas and wish you a very Happy New Year! Thanks for your goodness to us & our homeless guests! Wishing you peace and all good, Br. Rob Roemer, OFM, Capuchin Ministry Director