Wendell Willis

MPS Foundation a Vital Resource

Nonprofit helps funds field trips, scholarships and other educational enrichment activities.

Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative

20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.

MPS Foundation Executive Director Departs

Foundation Seeks New Leader; Wendell Willis Takes New Role with Local Initiative

MPS Foundation Funds the First-Ever IT & Esports Class in Milwaukee Public Schools

Summer school class offers valuable experience and career exploration for local students interested in the popular world of competitive video gaming

MPS Foundation Launches Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship for Young Women of Color

Applications now being accepted through March 26; New scholarship added to the growing list of scholarships provided by the Foundation

30% of City’s School-Age Kids Lack Computer

And 8.5% of families lack broadband, survey finds. MPS foundation, non-profit work to address virtual learning issues.

MPS Foundation Launches Phase II of #ConnectMilwaukee to Provide Technical Support to Parents, Students, and Teachers

As an Unprecedented School Year Begins, MPS Teachers and Families Need Our Continued Support

American Family Insurance, Brewers Community Foundation partner on $200,000 donation to bridge digital divide for families at Milwaukee Public Schools

Packers CEO Mark Murphy and His Wife, Laurie Donate $100,000 to #ConnectMilwaukee

Donation Answers Gift Challenge Made Last Week by Burke Foundation and Zilber Family Foundation

$200,000 Matching Gift Challenge for #ConnectMilwaukee Issued by Burke Foundation and Zilber Family Foundation

MPS Foundation Calls on the Public and Business Community to Help Finish Campaign to Ensure MPS Students Have Access to Online Learning

#ConnectMilwaukee Campaign Receives $260,000 Donation From Anonymous Donor

MPS Foundation Remains Committed to Raising Additional $700,000 Needed to Provide All MPS Families with Internet Access

Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas

MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.