About

Community Projects for Seniors began by serving 100 meals on Christmas day in 1986.  Currently, we serve more than 20,000 meals every year.  Contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations help us to continue to serve thousands of low income seniors in our community.

To get a better idea of the difference Community Projects for Seniors is making in the lives of low income seniors, read the article below published in the “Faces of Hope” section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about our organization.

 

Tax Information

  • Founded and incorporated in 1986, Community Projects is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charitable organization.
  • We are registered with the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing, No. 417-800.  Financial reports are available on line at www.drl.state.wi.us.
  • Our State Exemption Certificate Number is ES 37575.
  • Officially incorporated as Community Projects Committee, Inc., we also operate under the name Community Projects for Seniors.
  • Our Federal I.D. number is 39-1568562.

 

Board & Staff

  • Executive Director and Founder, Jeffery Hansen
  • Board President, Maureen Shebesta
  • Board Vice President, Jacob Schrinsky
  • Board Treasurer, Kathy Johnstone
  • Board Secretary, Barb Nellen
  • Board Member, Debra Hejdak

We are currently working on Easter

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Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of low-income senior citizens who reside in subsidized housing.

We design programs to reduce:
  • Stress
  • Loneliness
  • Depression


We strive to positively influence their:
  • Feelings
  • Attitudes
  • Self-esteem


We want seniors to know how much the surrounding community cares about their:
  • Happiness
  • Physical and mental well-being
  • Dignity