EVERYDAY HERO
Everyday Hero: Retired Racine firefighter finds passion through copper art creations
Scott Yocco creates custom works of art with copper. He creates items like crosses, tables, lamps and much more.
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Scott Yocco creates custom works of art with copper. He creates items like crosses, tables, lamps and much more.
A mechanic by day and trainer by night, Nick Maher is offering youth a place to grow into champions of life.
Michele Feld, a retired speech pathologist, dedicates her time as a volunteer at Pathway Home.
Vue created the "Refugee Family Strengthening" program to address domestic abuse through family-focused strategies.
The City Center Lofts in downtown Green Bay offers 72 unique housing units, with rent based on income and 10% saved for future use by the tenant.
His kidney was successfully transplanted into an anonymous recipient in Wisconsin.
It’s been 54 years since Ernie Koepp stepped through the doors of the Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT.
The Little Heart Project creates crocheted hearts that have notes of encouragement attached.
The nonprofit is one of 50 chosen to take part in the Give Big Green Bay 2025 campaign, which starts on Feb. 19 at noon.
The group curated toys and activities for kids of all ages to use, from infant to high schoolers.
Its new Opportunity Center opened on Nov. 18 to help people navigate housing, food, benefits, employment and more.
Items are being collected to help those who were affected by severe flooding in Minneapolis, North Carolina.
Pete Rettler raised over $19,000 for the Kewaskum 9/11 Memorial this year.
The day care lost its small-scale picnic tables in a shed fire in October.
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Aimee Ford, a volunteer at The River Food Pantry, spends several hours each week delivering groceries to homebound clients.
For the past 16 years, Susan Buchanan has served as the executive director of Tall Pines Conservancy.
Philip Kirk said he helps others in need because he’s been in their shoes before.
Ted Bendler actively volunteers with the Salvation Army’s Emergency Services Canteen, ensuring first responders are cared for while they help others.
Billie Burton is a long-time volunteer at the Helping Community Food Pantry in Milwaukee. The pantry is a part of the Hunger Task Force network.
"We’ve been treated so kind, just like family," said Angela Crawford, who is staying at the house while her father is hospitalized.
Bill Perkins, the owner of the Shopiere Soda Shoppe, The Boar’s Nest and Shopiere Tap, has taken on a new challenge.
“It’s exhilarating to think that now we are ready. Let’s get them in the fields and improve on them, and make a difference,” he said.
The Outagamie County group responds to emergency scenes and provides food, shelter and other conveniences to EMS personnel.
Retired nurse Cathy Schmidt refurbishes donated breast pumps for the nonprofit Babies & Beyond, helping mothers in need with breastfeeding support.
The two former collegiate tennis players grew up together and now, hope to inspire the next generation.
The group, for those 55 and older, allows volunteers to pick how they want to aid the community.
Bob Auerbach, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor and retired UW-Madison geneticist, continues to inspire through his music and philanthropy.
The group has helped distribute more than 800 pounds of organic produce through the garden.
Within four years of her traumatic house fire, Amy’s been able to put Wagner Family Fire Fund go-bags in every fire department within Kenosha County.
It stimulates thoughtful conversation from participants and gives caregivers a three-hour break during classes.
