Introducing COA’s 2017 Parents of the Year

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Introducing COA’s 2017 Parents of the YearDevelopment2017-09-05T11:42:32-05:00

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We are excited to recognize Linda Gorens-Levey & Michael Levey and Suzanne & Michael Hupy as COA’s 2017 Parents of the Year! This award recognizes two wonderful couples for their outstanding community service and their role as great parents. One of our primary goals at COA is to provide the support that parents need to succeed as nurturers, because we understand and value the critical role that great parents play in shaping a better future for us all. Please join us at COA’s 35^th Annual Parents of the Year Luncheon on Tuesday, August 22nd at the Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago St) from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm for the celebration. You won’t want to miss it! Expect a delicious meal, networking with Milwaukee business and nonprofit leaders, speeches from the honored parents and their children, and a performance by COA’s Early Education Choir.

Meet Linda Gorens-Levey and Michael Levey

Linda Gorens-Levey is a partner at General Capital Group, and works closely with several local nonprofits including United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County and the United Performing Arts Fund; and Michael Levey is a partner at Quarles and Brady who also serves as a member of the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc. and has dedicated time to supporting Make-A-Wish and the Milwaukee Center for Independence. They are the proud parents of sons Jacob and Ben.

Meet Suzanne and Michael Hupy

Michael Hupy is the managing partner at the law firm of Hupy & Abraham, a member of COA’s Board of Directors, and both he and Suzanne are philanthropic leaders with years of service to the Milwaukee community and proud parents of daughter Maxine and son Rex.

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Our Mission

COA Youth & Family Centers helps Milwaukee children, teens, and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of educational, recreational, and social work programs offered through its urban community centers and rural camp facility. As a multicultural agency, COA values diversity and cooperation, and promotes growth and positive social interaction.

The COA Philosophy

COA Youth & Family Centers’ history is deeply rooted in the American Settlement House movement. The underlying foundation of this movement was that a holistic approach is essential to give children and families the tools to become self-sufficient. And more than a century later, COA continues to provide families with a holistic array of services to give children and families these tools to become stronger, healthier, and more self-sufficient.

Four-Star Organization

For nine consecutive years, COA has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a national evaluator of nonprofit organizations. Only one percent of the nation's charities have received the highest four-star rating for twelve consecutive years.

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When I was 20 and a new mom, I found the Family Center. At 22 with 2 kids, the center saved me time and time again. Today, 42 and pregnant with 4 kids under 3years old in my care, you brightened my rainy day as usual. So grateful for this resource!

"COA is a lifesaver!! We go stir crazy in the house. The kids love it here. I need to feel a social connection with other parents. I get so bored and lonely and isolated home with the kids all day. Also – social interactions for the toddlers is invaluable."

"I come to the COA to expose my son to other kids, so he can interact and learn from them. I appreciate the many different people from different cultures and walks of life. I love all the difference art projects that my son can try without messing up my house."

"I come to COA because it is an awesome, clean, friendly environment that is very well-suited to my kids. I also really appreciate the educational aspect of drop-in, such as crafts and songs. My kids would not be the same had we not been coming to COA. Thank you Anne and COA."

Introducing COA’s 2017 Parents of the Year

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