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		<title>The Pettit National Ice Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pettit National Ice Center Inc.  (The Pettit) is a Wisconsin not-for-profit corporation, located in the City of Milwaukee. As a U.S. Olympic Training Site, the Pettit Center has helped many U.S. speed skaters (several from Wisconsin) attain their dreams of winning Olympic medals, and has provided a location for frequent national and international competitions.
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		<title>Sojourner Truth House</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mission: 
We believe that domestic respect is the right of every woman, man and child. We provide shelter, safety and support while restoring dignity and self-worth. We educate and advocate to promote change in public attitudes about domestic violence. We break the cycle of violence for present and future generations.
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Sojourner Truth House is a leader [...]]]></description>
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		<title>First Stage Children’s Theater</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Founded in 1987, First Stage Children&#8217;s Theater has grown from a small theater for young audiences to a nationally acclaimed company drawing annual audiences of more than 145,000 people.
With a season including six mainstage plays and one touring production (more than 300 performances annually), First Stage has become one of the five largest professional children&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Christmas Fantasy Guest House</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loretta Thompson was a dedicated American Cancer Society volunteer whose love of Christmas and children led her to a desire to share her Christmas collections with others. She worked to establish the Christmas Fantasy House in 1993, as a fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer.
Her sudden death prior to the first Christmas Fantasy House prevented [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a budget grant match?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quite simply, we will match your budget, dollar-for-dollar. Whatever you contribute to the project, we will match in staff hours and resources. The goal is to help you stretch your budget reach to maximize your investment in your online/interactive and e-marketing initiatives.
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		<title>How do I know if my organization qualifies for beCause?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[beCause is a need based program. If you are a non-profit organization or a for profit cause-related organization in need of assistance for web design, web programming or e-marketing support, we encourage you to apply for the grant matching program. Your application will be added to the candidate pool and reviewed by the beCause review [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If I am already a beCause recipient, can I apply for the program?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are launching a new project after June 1, 2009, you may submit an application into the candidate pool for review. Your application will be reviewed along with the other applicants and you will be notified if your project has been selected for the Grant Matching Program.
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		<title>What services are included in the program?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The beCause program is the donation of our time, materials and professional e-marketing services. Our employees are excited about this program and the opportunity to use their time and expertise to helping cause-based organizations extend the reach of their budgets.
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		<title>Are there any services not included in the program?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes. Ongoing maintenance costs, web hosting, third-party costs such as digital images, pay-per-click, SEO, etc. are not included in the program.
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		<title>Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 14:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare is a free, public service that reviews case-specific concerns regarding the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families involved with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW).
The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare has the authority to receive and independently look into concerns [...]]]></description>
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