Dominican Center awards one individual community member or organization the “In the Spirit of the Founders” award each year. This award is given to those who uphold the values and tradition of our founding Dominican Sisters. This year, we honor Mitch Anderson for his commitment to adult education at the Dominican Center. Mitch Anderson retired from MATC after 27 years as an instructor in their Workplace Education department. His career consisted of being contracted out to factories and community based organizations where he taught basic math and computer skills. He holds a bachelors in Math Education and a masters in Computer Science Education. He was privileged to work his last five years at the Domin- ican Center helping students to achieve their GEDs. He is happily married to his wife of 40 years and enjoys home life with their two amazing daughters. He is pas- sionate about spirituality and health, sings in his beauti- ful church choir, loves the outdoors, and is dedicated to helping addicts, of which he is one, having recovered over 40 years ago one day at a time. He is grateful. The Dominican Center honors one individual or organi- zation every year for “Continuing the Legacy” and helping us carry our Mission into the future. This year we are honoring the Brewers Community Foundation and their Executive Director Cecelia Gore. The mission of the Brewers Community Foundation har- nesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The Foundation provides financial support to nonprofits that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a par- ticular focus on low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families. The Foundation has supported DC through- out its history, including sponsoring Green & Growing. Cecelia Gore is a senior level executive with extensive ex- perience leading community/external affairs, foundation and sports philanthropy. She has led Brewers Commu- nity Foundation, the charitable arm of Milwaukee Brew- ers Baseball Club as Executive Director since 2009. Gore maintains operational excellence, consistently advises on innovative strategies which support efforts to achieve recognition as a strong corporate citizen and engages in key initiatives that support the community. Green & Growing Awardees Support Amani Community
TOP: “Amani Sankofa,” a piece created by local artist Allison Westbrook and given to awardees. It represents a neighborhood with a rich history and a thriving future. MIDDLE: In the Spirit of the Founders awardee Mitch Anderson with his wife, Jacqueline Skubal BOTTOM: Continuing the Legacy award win- ner with DC Executive Director Maricha Harris.
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