A mission of hope for families
Each year, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn more about two organizations that received grants this year.
A greenhouse for Milwaukeeans
Situated on a busy thoroughfare on the north side of Milwaukee is Hope Street, a sanctuary for those struggling with addiction and homelessness. The organization fulfills its mission of being a "greenhouse" for people by providing subsidized housing, fellowship and education. To better serve its residents and the surrounding neighborhood, Hope Street also operates Shechem, a pay-what-you-can community center offering a gym, café, classrooms and more.
Jackie Magennis, Baker Tilly Vantagen account specialist, prepares homemade meals and leads educational programs for Hope Street residents each week.
“Whenever I enter Hope Street, a sense of calm and togetherness washes over me,” Jackie said. “Because of how often I visit, I see the residents as family.”
Jackie has witnessed how a safe place like Hope Street can be transformative. While attending the funeral of one of Hope Street’s previous residents, a family member shared with Jackie a message of gratitude.
“Her words were, ‘Hope Street saved my son,’” Jackie said. “She thanked me and explained how Hope Street helped her son rekindle their relationship.”
The Baker Tilly Wishes grant will add to Hope Street’s Acorn Fund, which helps cover membership fees for its residents.
