WISN 12 Telethon Raises $41,573 to Help Wisconsin Veterans with Heating and Shelter Needs

MILWAUKEE, WI (November 5, 2025) – During the WISN 12 ‘Heat And Housing For Heroes Telethon,’ Southeastern Wisconsin donated $41,573 to assist area veterans in need. The fundraiser provides veterans with financial support to keep their heat and power on during the cold winter months. It also helps ensure they have access to critical housing resources.

“Thousands of Wisconsin veterans needed our help ahead of the winter months. Our community truly stepped up to support our service members,” shares Shawn Oswald, president and general manager of WISN 12. “It was very touching to see!”

The telethon took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. During the fundraiser, people could donate by calling into a phone bank or by submitting online contributions via wisn.com. The money collected helps provide energy and housing assistance to the more than 21,000 Wisconsin veterans and their families, who need financial support.

“This was a substantive and impactful way to honor our nation’s heroes,” states Oswald. “WISN 12 is proud to play a part in helping veterans keep warm and stay in their homes.”

WISN 12’s ‘Heat And Housing For Heroes Telethon’ supports the efforts of an ongoing partnership involving Energy Services, Inc. and the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. Through their collaborative Heat And Housing For Heroes Campaign, those organizations help veterans experiencing life-threatening, heat and housing related emergencies. The initiative offers assist with furnace repairs, oil supply, utility bill payments, and more.

CLICK HERE for article on wisn.com.

CLICK HERE for link to ‘Thank You” video.

ABOUT WISN 12 AND HEARST TELEVISION
WISN 12, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin with trusted news, entertainment, and community engagement since 1954. WISN 12 is owned by Hearst Television. Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

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