The Daisie Foundation and the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization partners with Meijer at their annual Holiday Magic event to surprise over 700 students.
The Daisie Foundation (DF) exists to empower women and children in underserved communities. Since its founding in 2016, DF has dedicated its time providing opportunities to Chicago, Milwaukee, and Houston neighborhoods in need of support, guidance, and ultimately love. The work is rooted in random acts of kindness. This holiday season, DF is teaming up with Meijer and a host of other sponsors to carry out their 3rd annual Holiday Magic event in Milwaukee at Hayes Bilingual School on December 15th, 2023. The event will consist of surprising 700 deserving students with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, gift giving with help from the elves, and a holiday-themed dance party! Panera will be providing lunch for all students and over 150 teachers. By the end of this week, DF will have surprised 2,200 students and 420 teachers and staffers throughout Chicago, Milwaukee, and Houston.
Here’s what Principal Fritz Blandón of Allen-Field Elementary School had to say about last year’s event: “In all of my years in education, I have never been a part of such an incredible experience. This event brought overwhelming joy onto the faces of each child.”
Sponsors for this year’s event include: Meijer, Panera, Shiraleah, Milwaukee Brewers, Molina Healthcare, Wantable, Ambrosia Events, Benefit Cosmetics, Revival, Penske, Milwaukee Police Association, Daisie Project, Schlossmann Auto Group, and Pink Pewter.
Schedule
- Friday, December 15th, 2023
- Event: Holiday Magic in Milwaukee
- Time: 10:00am-1:15pm
- Location: Hayes Bilingual School 971 W Windlake Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Special Musical Performance from Gego y Nony
About The Daisie Foundation
Making their mark in Chicago since 2016, DF is a nationally recognized organization whose mission lies in empowering women and children in overlooked communities by providing ongoing opportunities to succeed and access to resources. Their work is rooted in random acts of kindness that, over the years, have impacted 3,700 mothers and 8,900 students and counting. In December of 2020, DF expanded their efforts to women and children in Houston, TX, which shares many of the same economic and social challenges in its communities. For additional information on Daisie Foundation, please visit daisiefoundation.org
About Meijer
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 500 supercenters, Meijer Grocery, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com.
