WISN 12 to Host ‘Heat And Housing For Heroes Telethon’on November 4th

MILWAUKEE, WI (October 28, 2025) – WISN 12 is hosting the ‘Heat And Housing For Heroes Telethon’ to assist area veterans during the frigid winter months. This initiative offers financial resources so that veterans at risk can keep their heat and power on, as well as access resources for long-term housing stability.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the station will collect donations through a telethon from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Donations can also be submitted online by visiting wisn.com. All funds raised through this campaign will help the more than 21,000 Wisconsin veterans and their families, who need energy and housing assistance.

“Our veterans have sacrificed so much to protect the freedoms and livelihoods of each and every one of us,” says Shawn Oswald, president and general manager of WISN 12. “This is a way for Southeastern Wisconsin to share our gratitude and give back to these heroes.”

The ‘Heat And Housing For Heroes Telethon’ is part of the broader Heat And Housing For Heroes Campaign, which is a collaborative between Energy Services, Inc. and the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. The ongoing campaign supports veterans who face life-threatening, heat and housing related emergencies, to assist with furnace repairs, oil supply, utility bill payments, and more.

“We all know that Wisconsin winters can be brutal, so it’s essential that we band together to bring warmth and shelter to our area veterans,” adds Oswald.

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.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.