Community Shares 30 Years 30 Stories

For 30 years, Community Shares has been a strong supporter of nonprofits focusing on Social Justice, Animal Welfare and the Environment. Over the coming months, we will be sharing 30 stories from our 30 years of community change.

Hope House of Milwaukee Creates Shining Stars

Struggling with basic math concepts, letter recognition and controlling his behavior, second grader Miguel sought help from the Shining Stars youth education program. Miguel attended the Shining Stars program after school nearly every day for over three years. The staff and tutors helped him improve his understanding of mathematics and become an independent reader who enjoys reporting back on his latest book. Miguel gained confidence in himself and his academic abilities, dramatically improving his behavior and allowing his sharp wit to shine through in his everyday demeanor.

The Shining Stars youth education program was created by Hope House of Milwaukee, a community center located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood. The program offers educational and recreational activities to youth living in the shelters as well as youth living around the Hope House neighborhood.

Listen to this piece from 88Nine Radio Milwaukee to learn more about how Hope House volunteers and mentors are making an impact on Milwaukee youth.

88Nine RadioMilwaukee’s mission is to reach a new generation of radio listeners on-air, online and in the community with Milwaukee's most entertaining and adventurous selection of music and public affairs programming. It celebrates diversity and encourages community engagement while promoting a positive global identity for Milwaukee.

Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee is passionately committed to raising money for our more than 50 nonprofit members through employee giving in area workplaces. By donating to Community Shares, you help us help them make Milwaukee a better place to live.

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