Chipping In, our donor and supporter newsletter, highlights the ways your contributions are making a difference in the lives of kids through the game of golf.
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Check out our 2023 impact report for a deeper look at the ways in which our donors and partners empowered local kids and teens through the game of golf.
Learn more about First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin’s Giving Tuesday campaign here.
Mentors Golf Free at Noyes Park Golf Course thanks to new partnership with MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin and MENTOR Greater Milwaukee are excited to announce that local mentors are invited to play free golf with their mentees at Noyes Park Golf Course during the 2023 golf season. This new program expands First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin’s “Kids Play Free” initiative to welcome mentors to play for free alongside their mentees.
“We are proud to partner with MENTOR Greater Milwaukee to bring mentors and mentees to play at Noyes Park Golf Course,” said David Cohn, First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin executive director. “Our “Kids Play Free” initiative has been extremely well received and this is a great opportunity to invite mentors to join their mentees for a free round of golf. The game of golf teaches important life skills and values. By spending time together on the golf course, mentors can help their mentees build the inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything else they do.”
“We are excited to be partnering with First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin to get young people and their mentors out on the Noyes Park Golf Course. This is an awesome opportunity that allows mentors and mentees to enjoy the great game of golf at no cost!” said LaNelle Ramey, Executive Director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee. MGM believes opportunities like this are critical to helping build and strengthen mentoring relationships. We want to make sure that we are helping create opportunities that are inexpensive and fun for mentors and mentees to enjoy.
Mentors can request golf vouchers through MENTOR Greater Milwaukee by emailing [email protected].
Noyes Park Golf Course is a nine-hole par 3 course located within Noyes Park on Milwaukee’s northwest side and home to First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin programs. Holes play between 87 and 110 yards. Noyes is one of three par 3 courses within the Milwaukee County Parks award-winning golf course system and one of 13 total golf courses.
For more information about First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin and Noyes Park Golf Course, visit https://firstteesoutheastwisconsin.org/noyes/.
For more information about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee, visit https://www.milwaukeementor.com/.
Chipping In, our donor and supporter newsletter, highlights the ways your contributions are making a difference in the lives of kids through the game of golf.
Contents:
As holiday shopping season nears, a coalition of 45+ Milwaukee-area nonprofits are leading a coordinated effort to emphasize the importance of supporting our communities first through a campaign called Giving First on Tuesday, November 22nd.
Giving First day flips the script by encouraging philanthropy one week before Giving Tuesday, which traditionally falls after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber-Monday shopping. Local nonprofits put the community first all year long and hope the community will put them first this giving season.
Ken Leinbach, Executive Director at the Urban Ecology Center reflects on Giving First saying, “It has been incredible to see the seed of this idea grow into a powerful collaboration. Giving First encourages our community to approach the holiday season with abundance and generosity towards nonprofits who, in this typical time of joy, are often faced with fear and scarcity.”
This year, Giving First has 45+ community-serving organizations conducting their fundraising campaigns on November 22nd instead of the traditional Giving Tuesday. This is something we know Milwaukee will rally behind.
Patty Metropulos, President & CEO of Kathy’s House shared, “Residents of Milwaukee and the surrounding areas have a reputation for stepping up to support our neighbors through difficult times. The Giving First Collaboration embodies the humble generosity that is both a tradition and a vocation for our community.
Before the hustle and bustle of the traditional shopping weekend, we invite everyone to reflect on the needs of our community and invest in shared values.
Jeri Bonavia, Executive Director of WAVE Educational Fund reminds us that “Giving First is our chance to enter the holiday season with our values front and center. So, before shopping, let’s take this opportunity to put what really matters at the very top of our list.”
For up to date information on the collaborating organizations including direct links to donate visit givingfirstday.org.
45+ Milwaukee-area organizations participating in Giving First 2022:
More information and direct links to give to your preferred non-profit can be found at givingfirstday.org.
First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin and Milwaukee County Parks are excited to announce that kids can now golf free at Noyes Park Golf Course in Milwaukee. Thanks to a new partnership between the two organizations, junior golfers under 18 years old will be welcomed to play at no cost for the remainder of the 2022 golf season and for the full 2023 golf season.
“We are thrilled to partner with Milwaukee County Parks on this exciting program to make golf more accessible for kids in our community,” said Inge Plautz, First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin board president. “We know that cost can be a significant barrier for those learning the game, and we want to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate. Noyes is a tremendous community asset and an outstanding facility for kids and families to play and practice. We are so appreciative of our partnership with Milwaukee County Parks and their support of our vision that all kids in Southeast Wisconsin have the opportunity to build their strength of character through the game of golf.“
The green fees will remain the same for all other golfers. The nine-hole rate is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and players with a disability.
“We have had an excellent relationship with First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin for many years and are excited to continue the relationship with this new partnership,” said Guy D. Smith, Milwaukee County Parks Executive Director. “Milwaukee County Parks is committed to making facilities and attractions accessible to all visitors and First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin’s vision to remove cost barriers for junior golfers aligns well with our mission. Golf is an excellent way for kids to get outdoors, build character, improve mental health, appreciate nature, and so much more. We truly appreciate the work First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin does to impact young people in our community through the game of golf and we look forward to continuing our work with them for the benefit of the community.”
Noyes Park Golf Course is a nine-hole par 3 course located within Noyes Park on Milwaukee’s northwest side and home to First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin programs. Holes play between 87 and 110 yards. Noyes is one of three par 3 courses within the Milwaukee County Parks award-winning golf course system and one of 13 total golf courses.
For more information about First Tee – Southeast Wisconsin and Noyes Park Golf Course, visit https://firstteesoutheastwisconsin.org/noyes/.
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