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- EIN 20-1257939
- info@radiomilwaukee.org
- (414) 475-8900
- 5225 W Vliet St Milwaukee WI 53208 USA
- www.radiomilwaukee.org
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Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Arts & Culture, Health, Media & Communications
Mission: 88Nine Radio Milwaukee's mission is to reach a new generation of radio listeners on air, on line and in the community with Milwaukee's most entertaining and adventurous selection of music and public affairs programming. Launched in 2007 it celebrates Milwaukee -- its music, arts and culture, neighborhoods and community organizations by celebrating diversity, encouraging collaboration and community engagement while promoting a positive global identity for Milwaukee.
Geographic areas served: Southeastern Wisconsin
Programs: Radio milwaukee is a public radio station in partnership with milwaukee public schools. Launched in 2007, the station provides regional and national exposure to milwaukee's community assets, musicians, non-profit organizations and individuals that make this a diverse and thriving community. Every day radio milwaukee airs new music, milwaukee music, and community stories promoting the work of those striving to make this a great place to live. Radio milwaukee also has a vibrant on-line community via social media and an active website with community calendars. Radio milwaukee can be heard around the world via its online streaming. In 2014, radio milwaukee hosted over 65 events engaging in excess of 7,500 community members in 2014.
radio milwaukee produces and airs short stories featuring the not-for-profit organizations and individuals working to improve the quality of life in milwaukee. The stories, about the length of a song, are aired daily within the music mix and posted on the radiomilwaukee. Org website. Listeners can go to the website to read more about the featured organizations and can click through to the organizations website to get involved, make a contribution, or ask for more information. In 2014, radio milwaukee featured 191 individuals and organziations in their stories. The stories focused on volunteerism, arts and culture, neighborhoods, youth, the environment and meeting basic human needs.