Oak Creek Cares

10/27/2021

Our “Acorn” fund continues to grow. Follow the link to find out how you can donate.

Oak Creek Cares was created as a result of the tremendous outpouring of support after the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Aug. 5, 2012. Its purpose is to fund and support programs aimed at reducing violence which benefit the safety and security in the greater community, specifically Oak…

12/01/2018

It was a cold, rainy Wisconsin December day, but perfect for a book signing at Author Fest. Thanks to all the folks who came out!

11/29/2018

As you make your charitable contribution decisions for 2018, remember Oak Creek Cares. It's sole purpose is to fund programs that reduce violence in communities.

We began after the tragedy of August 5, 2012 and along with the support of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, have continued to grow each year with your help.

Here's a link to donate:

Oak Creek Cares was created as a result of the tremendous outpouring of support after the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Aug. 5, 2012. Its purpose is to fund and support programs aimed at reducing violence which benefit the safety and security in the greater community, specifically Oak....

11/28/2017

Today is , help Oak Creek Cares fund programs and ideas that make communities safer...

Oak Creek Cares was created as a result of the tremendous outpouring of support after the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Aug. 5, 2012. Its purpose is to fund and support programs aimed at reducing violence which benefit the safety and security in the greater community, specifically Oak?...

11/08/2017

The documentary America Under Fire: Active Shooter premieres on the Showtime network this Friday night...the film crews spent a week in Oak Creek earlier this year talking to the people involved in the story of what happened on August 5, 2012 and after...Here's a link to a short trailer... http://www.sho.com/video/58862/active-shooter-107-next-onT

A deadly attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI transforms a community.

11/04/2017

We continue to raise funds for programs that make communities safer... to donate, please go to: rhttps://www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/donors/give-online/give-oak-creek-cares/

Oak Creek Cares was created as a result of the tremendous outpouring of support after the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Aug. 5, 2012. Its purpose is to fund and support programs aimed at reducing violence which benefit the safety and security in the greater community, specifically Oak…

01/25/2017

Oak Creek Cares Acorn Fund is proud to partner with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation!

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation was founded on the premise that generosity can unlock an individual’s potential and strengthen the community for all who live here. As a community foundation, we can play an important role in bringing people together to bridge divides. Read more about the steps we are taking to build a more inclusive and equitable region in the latest issue of our CEO's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cwmQID

12/28/2016

Still time to donate and help make your community safer!

Oak Creek Cares was created as a result of the tremendous outpouring of support after the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Aug. 5, 2012. Its purpose is to fund and support programs aimed at reducing violence which benefit the safety and security in the greater community, specifically Oak…

12/22/2016

​Ever since the Drexel Town Square project started making progress in Oak Creek, Mayor Steve Scaffidi has been getting more calls from companies interested in moving into town.

11/08/2016

Today is election day, exercise your right to vote!

09/30/2016

The film "Waking in Oak Creek" continues to be shown in cities across America. Here is a recent story about a screening in Massachusetts. http://www.telegram.com/news/20160926/tragedy-turned-into-campaign-of-healing

WORCESTER - Pardeep Kaleka has likely seen "Waking in Oak Creek" dozens of times, but he told an audience Monday night at the College of the

09/22/2016

Join Mayor Scaffidi in South Milwaukee for a screening of "Waking in Oak Creek" and a discussion around his book, "Six Minutes in August."