Nineteen southeastern Wisconsin charities received a combined $1 million from Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s 2009 Miracle on Canal Street program this week.
Money for the program is raised though special Miracle bingo games, and a few special events. The funds have been accumulating throughout the year.
"Once again, our guests have shown just how much they care," said Melanie Martin, Bingo Director at Potawatomi Bingo Casino. "Year after year, this proves to be an incredible charitable program. Potawatomi is proud to help improve the quality of life for area children, particularly during these hard economic times."
Approximately 200 charities applied for a chance to be selected for the 2009 Miracle on Canal Street program. Fourteen of this year’s charities were chosen through a random drawing held in August. The other six were selected by the Casino as signature charities in conjunction with media partners.
The 2009 Miracle on Canal Street charities that each received a $50,232 donation include:
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ArtWorks for Milwaukee – Milwaukee County
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Aurora Sinai Medical Center Keeping our Babies Safe Project – Milwaukee County
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COA Youth & Family Centers – Milwaukee County
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Lad Lake, Inc. – Waukesha County
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Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin – Waukesha County
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MargaretAnn’s Place – Milwaukee County
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Milwaukee Center for Independence – Milwaukee County
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Next Door Foundation, Inc. – Milwaukee County
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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center – Milwaukee County
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St. Rose Youth & Family Center, Inc. – Milwaukee County
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The Boys and Girls Club of Washington County – Washington County
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The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Milwaukee County
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The Youth & Family Project, Inc. – Washington County
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Waukesha Civic Theatre – Waukesha County
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Father Gene’s Help Center presented by WITI FOX 6 – Milwaukee County
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Food Pantry of Waukesha County, Inc. presented by CBS 58 – Waukesha County
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Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity presented by Clear Channel Radio (WRIT,WMIL,WISN, WKKV, WQBW, WOKY) – Milwaukee County
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Hunger Task Force, Inc. presented by Milwaukee Radio Group (WHQG, WJMR, WJZX, WKLH) – Milwaukee County
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Pathfinders presented by WISN TV 12 – Milwaukee County
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. presented by Clear Channel Outdoor – Milwaukee County .
