Cousins introduces 'Cousins Cares' program for guests to buy meals for essential workers

MILWAUKEE -- You can now help provide free meals for hardworking, essential workers in Wisconsin with the help of the Cousins Cares campaign at over 50 Cousins locations around the state.“Every day, especially during these unprecedented times, we strive to make it better for our communities,” said Justin McCoy, Vice President of Marketing at Cousins Subs. “We’re looking forward to partnering with guests in our home state of Wisconsin to show appreciation for essential employees who are working diligently to improve the lives of our neighbors in need.”Guests can place an order for a 20-Piece Party Box to be delivered to an essential business in their community.

Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents

GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents Sunday, April 12.Fifteen drivers and 15 volunteers making porch deliveries spent their afternoon dropping off food to those in need.Organizers noted an Easter Sunday like no other amid the coronavirus pandemic.Rotary officials said hand-sewn face masks were donated and Silk Screen Specialists of Grafton donated embroidered logos.

Milwaukee Bucks establish emergency relief fund to assist part-time employees

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks have established an Emergency Relief Fund for Fiserv Forum’s part-time employees in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the team announced Friday, April 10.The Bucks Emergency Relief Fund, administered by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and with support of the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation, will also provide financial relief for part-time employees of Levy, Fiserv Forum’s food and beverage provider; ABM, the arena’s housekeeping employer; Reef Parking and SP+, the Deer District’s parking partners; and Menominee Nation Arena, home of the Bucks’ G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, during this unprecedented time.So far, the Bucks have provided $500,000 in financial assistance to the part-time employees, with an additional $500,000 forthcoming through the Emergency Relief Fund.As announced last month, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton each contributed $100,000, which was followed by all Bucks players committing to donate to the relief effort.