Bayshore Community Foundation

A Little Change Goes a Long Way at Bayshore

A penny saved is still a penny erned at Bayshore Town Center.  Bayshore Community Foundation announced the continuation of the Change for Charity meter program where proceeds generated through parking meter revenue are donated to area non-profit organizations.

Change for Charity designates a new organization every two months to receive a portion of the parking meter proceeds and ticket revenue generated at Bayshore.  The 2009 recipients are the sophomore class of local nonprofit organizations that will benefit from the program.

The Bayshore Community Foundation
Established by the owners of Bayshore, the Bayshore community Foundation Fund focuses on providing meaningful support to youth and families in the greater Milwaukee City area. The Foundation, funded by parking meter proceeds and ticket revenues, offers significant support to area nonprofit organizations through the Change for Charity Meter Program, the Bayshore Scholarship Fund and Community Event Sponsorships.

Change for Charity Meter Program
Six organizations are selected annually to receive a portion of the parking meter proceeds and ticket revenues generated at Bayshore. Applications for the Change for Charity program for are accepted through November 1, 2009.  Groups interested in applying for consideration should submit in writing a letter, any supplemental informational materials outlining the organization, and a 501 C-3 copy to Mary Pat Theriault at 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Suite A256, Milwaukee, WI 53217, 414-332-8136.

Bayshore Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
Annually, a two-year renewable $2,500 scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from the Nicolet High School, Whitefish Bay High School and Dominican HS. This scholarship program is offered to local students who demonstrate academic ability and perseverance in their continuing educations pursuits. The scholarship is designed for the student who demonstrates an interest in furthering understanding between cultures, ethnic groups or countries. Students who speak a foreign language or demonstrate a strong interest in international studies or in enhancing understanding and appreciation for diversity are strong candidates. Applications are available through the guidance counselors at the schools.

Bayshore opens up the Town Center as a location for various community events, providing monetary support as well as location, logistical and staff support.  For additional information contact Mary Pat Theriault in Bayshore Management Office, 414-332-8136.

Bayshore Cornerstone Event Partnerships
Bayshore Community Foundation is a champion of youth and families in the Metro Milwaukee area and provides meaningful support to several area nonprofit groups each year.  The Bayshore Community Foundation hosted its inaugural cornerstone event, Bright Lights and Big Dreams, with Lad Lake.   Lad Lake, Inc., a 100-year-old nonprofit organization works primarily with at-risk youth, and youth within the foster care system.