Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Gives $1 Million to 15 Community Groups

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Playworks Wisconsin is excited to be one of 15 organizations receiving a portion of the Milwaukee Bucks $1 million dollar contribution to Milwaukee.

Playworks will receive $15,000 dollars for three years from the Milwaukee Bucks to help support our Junior Coach Leadership Program.

The Junior Coach Leadership Program is a youth leadership development opportunity for fourth and fifth graders. Students meet twice a week after school to receive leadership training as well as utilize their leadership skills throughout the school day.

Learn more about the Milwaukee Bucks one-million dollar contribution here!

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