Defining Distribution of Wealth: City Looks to Clarify Which Organizations It Will Fund

After a contentious debate over funding events like Jammin' on Janesville, and services like Muskego Senior Taxi, the city hopes to clear up what its role will be for future requests for help

After approving the budget, which included funding for Muskego Senior Taxi and Jammin' on Janesville, the Common Council hoped to avoid any future misunderstanding over what organizations and events they would consider funding. Alderman Neil Borgman told the council, "We need to have a policy going forward to state if it's a civic organization, the city can get involved. I don't think we should be in the business of giving money to nonprofits, and it would serve as a guideline for future councils." The discussion came up in earlier committee of the whole meetings when some aldermen expressed concern over supporting the Jammin' on Janesville festival for another year. It opened the door for discussion on what organizations the city has …

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Senior Taxi Funding OK'd for 2013, but Jammin' Faces Cuts

Aldermen say the popular senior program has merit, but the summer street festival can do with less funding

The Muskego Senior Taxi will continue to receive funding from the city in 2013 at the same level it has in past years, but Jammin' on Janesville will likely face a cut. Meetings at the Committee of the Whole Tuesday, aldermen asked questions of representatives from the taxi service, which provides low-cost rides for Muskego seniors, to determine if they would continue to approve a $5,000 request for funding in 2013. The organization started about six years ago and has received city funds every year since. At issue was not whether the program was a benefit to the city, but rather how the city should categorize funding for this and other community organizations and services. "There are a lot of other organizations that would appreciate the …

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Muskego Chamber

2:30 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012

Gregory, great thought, but not that is not the purpose of the Jammin events. The purpose was and continues this year to be: to make guests and our community aware of businesses on the Janesville Rd. corridor. This was part of a toolkit to help businesses survive during a very difficult time of road construction. We can go to the community festival for what you are describing. We do not want to …   more ›

Muskego Senior Taxi Gets City Support

Taxi service for the elderly and disabled has been growing since 2008, but needs financial support to keep rolling, and officials look to 2013 to plan better for such requests.

Since it began as a product of the Mayor's Senior Focus Group in 2008, Muskego Senior Taxi has provided more than 16,000 rides for elderly and disabled residents in the city. However, the popularity of the low-cost service hasn't brought it self-sustaining revenue, and its board members returned to the finance committee Tuesday to secure $5,000 in funds to help make ends meet this year. While the committee approved the request, Alderman Dan Soltysiak asked that future budgeting be in place to address all requests similar to Senior Taxi. "This is a worthy thing, but we need to have this budgeted going forward. Maybe we start a pool of funds for this and all community groups like it," he said. The group said it was fundraising to meet its $…

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Volunteer Opportunities: Tutor; Senior Field Trips; Serve Breakfast, Lunch

Want to give back to the community? Here are some opportunities to serve via the United Way in Waukesha County.

Along with existing opportunities to volunteer at Acres of Hope and Aspirations, the Muskego Food Pantry, Muskego Senior Taxi, National Night Out and the Muskego Community Festival, the United Way of Waukesha County also has these available: Instructor Aide-Day Services, Goodwill Industries of SE Wisconsin Volunteers are needed to assist staff with recreational activities at an adult day center and/or with outings for participants that have cognitive or physical disabilities. Volunteers are needed in Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee and Menomonee Falls. Scheduling is flexible, based on your schedule. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old, social and mature with the ability to …

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Volunteers Sought in Muskego and Throughout County

Local opportunities exist to help seniors and little kids; give back to the Waukesha County community as a historic gardener, adult companion and more.

Summer's here and it's likely the kids are bored already. Depending on their age, they can be put to good use helping out the community. In Muskego Acres of Hope and Aspirations is always looking for extra hands to help with the care of its 'creatures of rehab' and basic upkeep around the five-acre property. Contact the facility at 414-422-4882. Teens are being sought to help out the younger set at the annual Safety City program in July. The classes teach youngsters bike safety and safety around the house, and teens help with 'coralling' the students to ensure the classes run smoothly. Contact Gary Mrotek at the Muskego Police Department with your interest by emailing gmrotek@ci.muskego.wi.us. As always, the Muskego Food Pantry fills a …

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Volunteer: Senior Taxi, Acres of Hope, Foster an Animal

If you are looking for ways to volunteer this summer, here are a few different possibilities, in Muskego and around Waukesha County.

Give of your time, here and throughout the county. Want to know how to help? In Muskego Muskego Senior Taxi is looking for volunteer drivers to assist elderly residents in the city get to appointments, shopping and provide them the ability just to get around. Please contact them at 262-679-4754 if you've got the time and a good driving record! Acres of Hope and Aspirations is a unique rehabilitation facility in Muskego, providing assistance to brain injury victims. Their creatures of rehab also need plenty of attention, and your donation of time or money is always welcome. Contact Lisa at 414-405-4722. Jammin on Janesville promises to be even bigger this year, and the Muskego Chamber of Commerce could use some extra hands on deck. Call …

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Volunteer Opportunities: Bilingual Receptionist; Park Maintenance

Find ways to give back to the community through the United Way in Waukesha County's volunteer center.

Here's a list of the volunteer opportunities in our city as well as throughout the county: Muskego Acres of Hope and Aspirations - volunteers and donations are always welcome to assist with their creatures of rehab and around the 5-acre grounds Muskego Senior Taxi - drivers are always needed for this vital service to the elderly in our community Muskego Chamber of Commerce needs member volunteers for the Muskego Community Festival Waukesha County To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities or to learn more about volunteering, check out the United Way Volunteer Center. The following volunteer opportunities are available through the United Way of Waukesha County: Volunteer Receptionist, La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha La Casa de …

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Senior Taxi Needs Your Help

Taxi service provides transportation for area seniors, but is in need of drivers to respond to need.