
About EMBA Entertainment Helping Others Insurance Merchandise News Recognition Recreation Travel Contacts		Helping Others EMBA Employee Emergency Fund Through the contributions of fellow employees, the EMBA administers an emergency fund that offers a no-interest loan or outright grant, depending on the circumstances. Each case stands on its own merits with the word "emergency" being the key. Call Elaine Nap at 414-221-2701 to apply. Volunteer Opportunities As a service to the community and its employees, We Energies posts information to this Web site about non-profit organizations that are seeking employee volunteers. These postings will mutually benefit organizations that need help and employees who are looking for ways to share their personal time and talents with non-profit groups. The non-profit organization’s purpose and service must be beneficial to the community as a whole in some fashion (as opposed to narrow in scope). Organizations should have operations in Wisconsin or Michigan. The solicitation must be for volunteers’ time and talents only. Requests for contributions of money or other items or for the sale of raffles or other goods are not allowed. The company reserves the right to reject requests deemed not in line with these criteria. The company is not making any representation or endorsement regarding an organization by posting (or not posting) a volunteer opportunity. The decision by the employee to volunteer is strictly personal. All volunteering is to be done on the employee’s personal time and is not considered working time for purposes of receiving compensation or for any other purpose. The employee is not representing the company when in the act of volunteering and the company does not accrue any benefit as a result of the employee’s participation. Employees should engage in these activities for their personal satisfaction and should not expect recognition from the company in terms of performance assessment, monetary compensation or scheduling accommodations. Employees who are interested in any activity listed here should contact directly the organization seeking volunteers. More Big Brothers are needed so Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee has planned the following events with guys in mind. Bastille Days, Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Corner of Jefferson St. and Wells St. Enjoy the food and entertainment and stop by our booth in the Culture Tent for a free prize (while supplies last). Network@Noon at Buca di Beppo, Wednesday, July 15, Noon-1 p.m. 1233 N Van Buren St., Milwaukee, $10 for 3-course meal (includes appetizer, entree, dessert and beverage), RSVP by July 13: 414-258-4778, ext. 257 or jfriday@bbbsmilwaukee.org. Sports Buddies 101, Tuesday, July 21, noon or 6 p.m. 788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600, Milwaukee. Learn more about our new program, Johnson Controls Sports Buddies, a volunteer option with sports-related group activities. Registration requested but not required: 414-258-4778, ext. 257 or jfriday@bbbsmilwaukee.org Mix@Six Social at Zim's, Thursday, July 23, 6-8 p.m., 770 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Network, socialize and learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, within walking distance to Jazz in the Park, open to the public. (Must be 21 or older!), RSVP by July 22: 414-258-4778, ext. 257 or jfriday@bbbsmilwaukee.org Clean up trash along the banks of Milwaukee River – June through August, one-day events hosted by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Minimum age 14. Call 414-287-0207 or e-mail pschwarzkopf@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org. Data entry – Through June 26. Enter data for Walk MS. Minimum age 15. Contact National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 262-369-4435 or e-mail Jennifer.bremberger@wisms.org Saturday Respite Event – June 27, July 18 – Be matched with a child with special needs or their siblings for a fun day of activities. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minimum age 15. Contact Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, 414-453-1400 or e-mail ellen.anderson@cssw.org Newsletter mailing – July 9. Label, stuff and organize summer newsletter for Great Lakes Hemophiliac Foundation. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 414-257-0200 or e-mail smattson@glhf.org Poke Around the Prairie – July 12. Help with arts and crafts, storytelling, games, concessions. Noon to 4 p.m. Minimum age 14. Riveredge Nature Center. Call 262-375-2715 or e-mail volunteers@riveredge.us Scenic Shore 150 bike tour – July 17 – 21. Help with registration, rest stops, meals, prize distribution, route supervision, bike repair, medical/first aid. 6 a.m,. to 8 p.m. Minimum age 15. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Call 262-785-4226 or e-mail jen.jacobs@lls.org State Fair Water Patrol – Aug. 6 – 16. Hand out free ice water to fair goers, 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Minimum age 16. The Salvation Army. Call 414-302-4300 or e-mail joy_cony@salvationarmy.org Find more volunteer opportunities at volunteermilwaukee.org Employees, friends and family members are invited to attend a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee’s Mentoring 101 session. At this session, you will learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters and the impact you can make in the life of a child. We have two sessions each month at our downtown office – at 788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600. Please come and find out more! Upcoming sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at noon and 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at noon and 6 p.m., and Tuesday, July 21, at noon and 6 p.m. We have a great need for men or couples to step up and mentor a young boy. All of these boys (ages 6- 16) want to have a Big Brother and have been waiting a long time. Please consider adding something to your schedule that will bring great change and joy to yourself and a child. The spring and summer are a great time to get started! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is located on the south end of Cathedral Square Park, at 788 N Jefferson St., Suite 600. For more information contact Kathy Miller, 414.258.4778 ext. 245, or e-mail: kmiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org Assist with serving or preparing meals for Waukesha Homeless Shelters -- Assist with preparing and serving food for the meal. Donations of food are greatly appreciated and encouraged. If you would like more information on volunteering please contact Kate Pillman, manager, Volunteer Engagement, at 262-547-8459, ext. 115 or e-mail kate@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Activity Assistants for Adult Day Care Centers -- If you enjoy being with older adults or are compassionate with adults with physical or mental disabilities, many Waukesha County Adult Day Care Centers need friendly and patient volunteers on a daily basis. Assist with daily activities; play cards and games, assist with crafts or reminisce with a client of an adult day center. Get your group together to help for a morning or afternoon and put some smiles on the faces of our older adults. If you would like more information on volunteering please contact Kate Pillman, manager, Volunteer Engagement, at 262-547-8459, ext. 115 or e-mail kate@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Homework tutors – Can you play an important role in the life of a child and assist with tutoring? Volunteers are needed during the school year with assisting children in grades kindergarten through 6th at Saratoga Elementary School with their homework in math, reading or spelling. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 and available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. during the school week. Call the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County for more information. 262-547-8459, ext. 102. Be a positive role model — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is working to help children in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties reach their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Children make up 25 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future. In Milwaukee alone, more than 62,000 children are growing up in poverty, putting them at risk of lower academic achievement, unemployment and even incarceration. This big problem becomes less overwhelming when you look at it one child at a time. By volunteering as a Big Brother or Sister, you can help change our community, and have a great time doing it. More than 800 kids are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. You have the tools (knowledge, skills, and life experience) these kids need to accomplish great things and mentoring is an experience that will stay with you and the child you are paired with forever. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site at http://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org or contact Dan Schiller at 414-258-4778 ext 227 or e-mail dschiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more or to get involved. Posted 05/07 Mentor with Boys & Girls Clubs — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee is seeking mentors for children whose parents are incarcerated. Started in 2004, this program pairs youth ages 6-18 who have at least one parent in a state or federal penitentiary with an adult member from the community. Through mentoring, the youth are encouraged to make positive life choices and maximize their academic potential, thus reducing the risks of the use of drugs and alcohol. The program is based out of the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club, 35 th and Hampton, Milwaukee. Mentors must be 18 years or older and must commit to at least one year of service and four hours per month. To learn more about being a mentor with the Boys & Girls Clubs, call 414-578-1228, ext. 5144 or e-mail darinb@boysgirlsclubs.org. Posted 04/07 Literacy Services of Wisconsin — Tutor adults to help with their basic education, general education development or English as a second language. Training is provided. Tutors can work individually or as a member of a team. One hour a week minimum is requested of each volunteer. Center hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Center is located at 2724 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. For more information contact Nick Lyons, Literacy Services Outreach Coordinator, 414-344-5878. Posted 06/23/06

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Helping Others

EMBA Employee Emergency Fund
Through the contributions of fellow employees, the EMBA administers an emergency fund that offers a no-interest loan or outright grant, depending on the circumstances. Each case stands on its own merits with the word "emergency" being the key. Call Elaine Nap at 414-221-2701 to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities
As a service to the community and its employees, We Energies posts information to this Web site about non-profit organizations that are seeking employee volunteers. These postings will mutually benefit organizations that need help and employees who are looking for ways to share their personal time and talents with non-profit groups. The non-profit organization’s purpose and service must be beneficial to the community as a whole in some fashion (as opposed to narrow in scope). Organizations should have operations in Wisconsin or Michigan. The solicitation must be for volunteers’ time and talents only. Requests for contributions of money or other items or for the sale of raffles or other goods are not allowed. The company reserves the right to reject requests deemed not in line with these criteria. The company is not making any representation or endorsement regarding an organization by posting (or not posting) a volunteer opportunity.

The decision by the employee to volunteer is strictly personal. All volunteering is to be done on the employee’s personal time and is not considered working time for purposes of receiving compensation or for any other purpose. The employee is not representing the company when in the act of volunteering and the company does not accrue any benefit as a result of the employee’s participation. Employees should engage in these activities for their personal satisfaction and should not expect recognition from the company in terms of performance assessment, monetary compensation or scheduling accommodations.

Employees who are interested in any activity listed here should contact directly the organization seeking volunteers.

More Big Brothers are needed so Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee has planned the following events with guys in mind.

Bastille Days, Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Corner of Jefferson St. and Wells St. Enjoy the food and entertainment and stop by our booth in the Culture Tent for a free prize (while supplies last).

Network@Noon at Buca di Beppo, Wednesday, July 15, Noon-1 p.m. 1233 N Van Buren St., Milwaukee, $10 for 3-course meal (includes appetizer, entree, dessert and beverage), RSVP by July 13: 414-258-4778, ext. 257 or jfriday@bbbsmilwaukee.org.

Sports Buddies 101, Tuesday, July 21, noon or 6 p.m. 788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600, Milwaukee. Learn more about our new program, Johnson Controls Sports Buddies, a volunteer option with sports-related group activities. Registration requested but not required: 414-258-4778, ext. 257 or jfriday@bbbsmilwaukee.org

Mix@Six Social at Zim's, Thursday, July 23, 6-8 p.m., 770 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Network, socialize and learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, within walking distance to Jazz in the Park, open to the public. (Must be 21 or older!), RSVP by July 22: 414-258-4778, ext. 257 or jfriday@bbbsmilwaukee.org

Clean up trash along the banks of Milwaukee River – June through August, one-day events hosted by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Minimum age 14. Call 414-287-0207 or e-mail pschwarzkopf@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org.

Data entry – Through June 26. Enter data for Walk MS. Minimum age 15. Contact National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 262-369-4435 or e-mail Jennifer.bremberger@wisms.org

Saturday Respite Event – June 27, July 18 – Be matched with a child with special needs or their siblings for a fun day of activities. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minimum age 15. Contact Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, 414-453-1400 or e-mail ellen.anderson@cssw.org

Newsletter mailing – July 9. Label, stuff and organize summer newsletter for Great Lakes Hemophiliac Foundation. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 414-257-0200 or e-mail smattson@glhf.org

Poke Around the Prairie – July 12. Help with arts and crafts, storytelling, games, concessions. Noon to 4 p.m. Minimum age 14. Riveredge Nature Center. Call 262-375-2715 or e-mail volunteers@riveredge.us

Scenic Shore 150 bike tour – July 17 – 21. Help with registration, rest stops, meals, prize distribution, route supervision, bike repair, medical/first aid. 6 a.m,. to 8 p.m. Minimum age 15. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Call 262-785-4226 or e-mail jen.jacobs@lls.org

State Fair Water Patrol – Aug. 6 – 16. Hand out free ice water to fair goers, 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Minimum age 16. The Salvation Army. Call 414-302-4300 or e-mail joy_cony@salvationarmy.org

Find more volunteer opportunities at volunteermilwaukee.org

Employees, friends and family members are invited to attend a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee’s Mentoring 101 session. At this session, you will learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters and the impact you can make in the life of a child. We have two sessions each month at our downtown office – at 788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600. Please come and find out more!

Upcoming sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at noon and 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at noon and 6 p.m., and Tuesday, July 21, at noon and 6 p.m.

We have a great need for men or couples to step up and mentor a young boy. All of these boys (ages 6- 16) want to have a Big Brother and have been waiting a long time. Please consider adding something to your schedule that will bring great change and joy to yourself and a child. The spring and summer are a great time to get started!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is located on the south end of Cathedral Square Park, at 788 N Jefferson St., Suite 600.

For more information contact Kathy Miller, 414.258.4778 ext. 245, or e-mail: kmiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org

Assist with serving or preparing meals for Waukesha Homeless Shelters -- Assist with preparing and serving food for the meal. Donations of food are greatly appreciated and encouraged. If you would like more information on volunteering please contact Kate Pillman, manager, Volunteer Engagement, at 262-547-8459, ext. 115 or e-mail kate@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Activity Assistants for Adult Day Care Centers -- If you enjoy being with older adults or are compassionate with adults with physical or mental disabilities, many Waukesha County Adult Day Care Centers need friendly and patient volunteers on a daily basis. Assist with daily activities; play cards and games, assist with crafts or reminisce with a client of an adult day center. Get your group together to help for a morning or afternoon and put some smiles on the faces of our older adults. If you would like more information on volunteering please contact Kate Pillman, manager, Volunteer Engagement, at 262-547-8459, ext. 115 or e-mail kate@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Homework tutors – Can you play an important role in the life of a child and assist with tutoring? Volunteers are needed during the school year with assisting children in grades kindergarten through 6th at Saratoga Elementary School with their homework in math, reading or spelling. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 and available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. during the school week. Call the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County for more information. 262-547-8459, ext. 102.

Be a positive role model — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is working to help children in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties reach their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Children make up 25 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future. In Milwaukee alone, more than 62,000 children are growing up in poverty, putting them at risk of lower academic achievement, unemployment and even incarceration. This big problem becomes less overwhelming when you look at it one child at a time. By volunteering as a Big Brother or Sister, you can help change our community, and have a great time doing it. More than 800 kids are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. You have the tools (knowledge, skills, and life experience) these kids need to accomplish great things and mentoring is an experience that will stay with you and the child you are paired with forever. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site at http://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org or contact Dan Schiller at 414-258-4778 ext 227 or e-mail dschiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more or to get involved. Posted 05/07

Mentor with Boys & Girls Clubs — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee is seeking mentors for children whose parents are incarcerated. Started in 2004, this program pairs youth ages 6-18 who have at least one parent in a state or federal penitentiary with an adult member from the community. Through mentoring, the youth are encouraged to make positive life choices and maximize their academic potential, thus reducing the risks of the use of drugs and alcohol. The program is based out of the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club, 35 th and Hampton, Milwaukee. Mentors must be 18 years or older and must commit to at least one year of service and four hours per month. To learn more about being a mentor with the Boys & Girls Clubs, call 414-578-1228, ext. 5144 or e-mail darinb@boysgirlsclubs.org. Posted 04/07

Literacy Services of Wisconsin — Tutor adults to help with their basic education, general education development or English as a second language. Training is provided. Tutors can work individually or as a member of a team. One hour a week minimum is requested of each volunteer. Center hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Center is located at 2724 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. For more information contact Nick Lyons, Literacy Services Outreach Coordinator, 414-344-5878. Posted 06/23/06