Category: Philanthropy
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A Celebration of Women in Philanthropy
When you’re cranking out a half dozen stories a week, it’s easy to fall back on reporting crutches for the sake of efficiency. You come to rely on the people you’re most comfortable talking to: official sources from local government offices and boards, the heads of corporations or just the people you know will pick […]
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In fourth grade, Gibraltar student Grady Baumann struggled to write his name. Diagnosed with ADHD, slow-processing disorder, dyslexia and dysgraphia, he had no self-confidence, said his mother, Kari Baumann. But Grady’s school offered few solutions. When Baumann and her husband, Chris, recognized Grady’s struggles in first grade, they were told to give it time. Most […]
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Leading by Example: Kaaren Northrop
Kaaren Northrop does not shy away from a challenge. The woman behind one of Door County’s most iconic and successful businesses — Egg Harbor’s Main Street Market — is blunt when asked why she spends the few hours she gets away from her business leading some of Door County’s most important philanthropic organizations. “I don’t […]
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PODCAST: Introducing the 2020 Door County Living Philanthropy Issue
Andrew talks with Myles Dannhausen Jr. and Grace Johnson about the 2020 Door County Living Magazine Philanthropy Issue, which was all about the incredible women tackling Door County’s greatest problems. After a break, Myles is joined by one of the Pulse’s sales representatives Jess Farley, who recently spoke at Door County’s Tales of Our Lives.
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Midsummer’s Music Welcomes Two New Board Members
Midsummer’s Music welcomes two new board members to three-year terms. Board members typically exhibit a special, continued dedication to the organization. In her youth, Ann Morgan was a Door County summer resident, and she and her husband, Mike, continued to visit while raising their family in New Glarus. They moved to Egg Harbor full time […]
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PMF’s New Verheyden Memorial Scholarship
The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) has received a generous contribution to its Thor Johnson Endowment Trust from the estate of longtime Peninsula Music Festival patron and supporter George Verheyden. The gift’s mission is to provide sustaining funds for this established educational initiative, which will now be called the George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship. It is given […]
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Empowerment through Storytelling: ‘Tales of Our Lives’
In 2013, a quartet of Door County women who were inspired by the connections that storytelling can make came together to create what has since become one of the peninsula’s most highly anticipated storytelling events of the year: the Women’s Fund of Door County’s Tales of Our Lives. Inspired by the open-mic storytelling competitions of […]
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Join Midsummer’s Music’s 88 Keys Society
Join the new 88 Keys Society for Midsummer’s Music’s 30th anniversary. This premier society of supporters is limited to 88 members who will each “own” one (or more) piano keys. Members will be acknowledged in the Midsummer’s Music program book, promotional materials, website and social media, and their names will be on display at all […]
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100WWC Gives $10,000 to Door County Feed and Clothe My People
Feed and Clothe My People (FMP) of Sturgeon Bay received the 100+ Women Who Care of Northern Door County’s (100WWC) main award during its January quarterly meeting. 100WWC member Ann DeVillers nominated the nonprofit. Carol Krueger, of the FMP board of directors and the coordinator of its Backpack Buddies Program; and Nancy Skadden, secretary of […]
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Play it Forward Concert at DCA on Dec. 30
The seventh annual Play It Forward concert will again celebrate the generous spirit of the holiday season because all of the performers – some of Door County’s best-loved musicians – will donate their time and talent, and audience members will make free-will donations to benefit a worthy cause. This year, Play It Forward will take the Door […]
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Habitat Seeks Northern Door Property for 43rd Home
Door County Habitat for Humanity has a partner family for its 43rd home, but now it needs a property. Douglas Marvin will work with Habitat to build a home for himself and his two sons, Emiliano, 15, and Richard, 10. Marvin wants to remain in the Gibraltar School District, but Habitat is struggling to find […]
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Christmas by the Bay Coming Nov. 22-24
Join the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Nicolet National Bank and the community to celebrate the start of the holidays during Christmas by the Bay, Nov. 22-24. Start with live holiday music on Friday, Nov. 22, 6-8 pm, in Community Foundation Square on 3rd Avenue. A countdown will begin at 7 pm to light the Christmas […]
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Horseshoe Bay Farms Seeks Community Input
Horseshoe Bay Farms (HSBF) is seeking input on the future vision of the historic Egg Harbor property. An online survey is now live for any community member interested in the future of the farm to fill out. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open for four weeks. It will help […]
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Museum Will Break Ground on Tower Nov. 13
The Door County Maritime Museum’s board of directors has announced the groundbreaking for the Maritime Lighthouse Tower museum expansion. The ceremonial groundbreaking, signaling the start of construction activities, will take place Nov. 13, 10:30 am, at the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM), 120 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The board announced the selection of […]
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Sturgeon Bay High School Choir to Present Broadway Cabaret
The Sturgeon Bay High School Choir will present its first Broadway Cabaret and dinner at Sturgeon Bay’s Union Supper Pub on Nov. 2. The doors will open at 5:30 pm; a pasta-buffet dinner and concert will begin at 6:30 pm. The Broadway Cabaret will feature the high school choirs and solo artists performing classic Broadway […]
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Go Bo! Foundation Cookie Sale Paying it Forward
A Sister Bay family is carrying on the pay-it-forward spirit of Bo Johnson, a 12-year-old Sister Bay native who valiantly fought a rare and aggressive form of leukemia but lost his battle on September 28, 2012. Those who knew Bo admired his kind-heartedness and courageous personality, and his illness didn’t change those traits. While Bo […]
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Little Eddie Big Cup Raises Thousands for Mental Health-Related Charities
The sixth Little Eddie Big Cup golf tournament raised thousands of dollars for mental health-related charities Sept. 29. The sold-out tournament at Peninsula State Park is played in memory of former course employee, bartender and costume-wearer extraordinaire Eddie Strege, who died in 2014. The event included prizes for the winning teams and costumes, plus a […]
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“Water Justice: Equity, Resilience and the Future of the Great Lakes” Event October 3rd at Kress
As Wisconsin’s only non-profit environmental law center, Midwest Environmental Advocates works to defend public rights, protect natural resources, and ensure transparency and accountability in government. For twenty years, MEA has provided affordable legal services to thousands of citizens around the state, including citizens of Kewaunee and Door Counties, who are facing environmental threats. MEA is […]
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Don’t Miss Speakeasy Casino Night at Maxwelton Braes
Maxwelton Braes, Thyme Cuisine and the Ellie Helm Foundation will host the second annual Speakeasy Casino Night – casino events, blackjack, craps, poker and roulette for a good cause – on Sept. 27 in the lodge hall. For one night, Maxwelton Braes will be transformed into a 1920s speakeasy casino: Table-side servers will wear dress of the […]
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You Can Still Watch and Hear Sold-Out Farm Aid
For only the second time in its 34-year history, the Farm Aid Festival is being held in Wisconsin – at Alpine Valley on Sept. 21. The fest’s 25th anniversary was held at Miller Park in 2010. It’s returning to the state this year because of the dairy crisis that has caused Wisconsin farmers to lead the […]