Click on the organizations below to link to more resources for children. Note: The Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation does not necessarily endorse viewpoints that may be presented on these sites. These sites are run by independent organizations and are provided for obtaining additional information.
National & Regional Oranizations
Child Welfare League - Organization devoted to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families.
Children's Defense Fund - Voice for America's children.
Civitan International Research Center - Information important to students, educators, researchers and families interested in human development.
Coalition for Asian-American Families - Resources for Asian-American children and families.
Families and Work Institute - Non-profit center for research that provides data to inform decision-making on the changing workplace, changing family and changing community.
Fight Crime, Invest in Kids - A national anti-crime organization led by police chiefs, prosecutors, and crime survivors.
National Center on Poverty Law - Communications and research hub for legal services.
Institute for Research on Poverty - Research on causes and consequences of poverty.
Institute of Women's Policy and Research - Public policy research organization dedicated to informing and stimulating the debate on public policy issues of critical importance to women and their families.
National Association for the Education of Young Children - Promoting excellence in early childhood education.
National Civic League - Programs to strengthen citizen democracy.
Urban Institute - Research on social policy issues.
US Dept of Education
Voices for Illinois Children - Advocacy organization for children.
Welfare Information Network - A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis & technical assistance on welfare reform
Wisconsin Council on Children & Families - Child and family advocacy.
Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee Area Organizations
Alverno College
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
COA Youth and Family Centers - Positive activities for children and families.
Esperanza Unida - Creating jobs and job opportunities through economic development and job training.
Franciscan Peace Project
Health Care for the Homeless
IMPACT
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Public Allies of Wisconsin
Public Policy Forum- Research and analysis of community issues.
Running Rebels
Second Harvest Food Bank
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
United Performing Arts Fund
United Way of Greater Milwaukee
Urban Ecology Center
UW Extension
Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee - Volunteer opportunities in the Milwaukee area.
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
YMCA
YWCA
Zoological Society of Milwaukee County
Philanthropic Organizations
Annie E. Casey Foundation - Foundation helping to build better futures for children in the U.S.
Carnegie Corporation of New York - Foundation to promote knowledge and understanding.
Chronicle of Philanthropy - Internet resources for fundraising.
Council on Foundations - Association of grantmaking foundations and corporations.
Donors Forum of Chicago - Association promoting effective and responsible giving.
Donors Forum of Wisconsin - Professional membership asssociation advancing philanthropy.
The Foundation Center - Foundation resources on the Web. National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy - Making philanthropy more responsive.
Girl Scouts USA
Helen Bader Foundation - Supporting initiatives that promote well-being and successful relationships of families and communities.
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy - Research, teaching and public service about volunteerism.
Joyce Foundation
Marquette University Funding Information Center - Marquette University resources for nonprofit organizations and grant seekers.
Milwaukee Foundation - Bringing together donors desiring to improve the lives of those in the Greater Milwaukee community.
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Foundation committed to fairness, diversity and community.
Nonprofit Online News
Philanthropy Marketing Online - Marketing techniques for small businesses and organizations.
Philanthropy Roundtable - Donor association promoting voluntary action.
Arts & Entertainment
Big Screen Cinema Guide
Charles Jacobus Park Neighborhood Association
City of Milwaukee
Footlights - Performing arts guide for Milwaukee and Chicago.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Public Museum
Miscellaneous
Online Women's Business Center
Project Vote Smart
Pulaski High School
U.S. Congress - Your link to Congress.
Wisconsin State
Wisconsin State Bar Association - Resources for Wisconsin attorneys and the public.