Mequon, WI— Every year Sommer’s Subaru, Mequon, designates a local charity as part of Subaru’s Share the Love® Event. The dealership selected Mel’s Charities, Inc. as the 2023-24 Hometown Charity recipient. From November 16, 2023, until January 2, 2024, Sommer’s and...
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Why is there a Pig Roast associated with Mel’s Charities?
We have been asked this question for years. How and who came up with the idea to have a Pig Roast 25 years ago? Take a three-minute listen for the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch
Great Times for Great Causes
What started with a few friends enjoying a Pig Roast at the Cedars III to now thousands enjoying Great Times for Great Causes throughout the year. You now know why I say, "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" all the time. I will share stories/history behind each one of our...
Shamrock Shenanigans-How did this start?
Another Mel Pig Tale...ok...Blog! On my mom's side, my great-grandparents were Patrick and Mary Agnes (Murray) Lynch. On my dad's side, my grandparents were Peter and Helen (Symth) Stanton. Each family immigrated from Roscommon and Mayo, Ireland, respectively. Growing...
The History of Mel’s Cribbage and Chili Event
Mel's First Blog! A little backstory. For those who do not know, in the summer of 1975, our family moved from Rocky River, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland) to Green Bay, WI. It was also the year I began my freshman year at DePere Abbot Pennings High School. This would be...
Drone view of Mel’s Village at Northern GateWay!
You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Having Fun and Impacting Lives in Saukville, WI!
Muscles for Mel’s 2023
24 hours of working out, many smiles, and yes a bit of sweat was found at DropOut Athletics when friends came together with our Friends of Mel's for this special day. Here is a note from Zach, yes he and his friends are amazing! Good afternoon Muscles for Mel's...
What’s Happening in Saukville…
Stay up to date with Northern Gateway developments. https://melscharities.org/whaville/ Edit
A great song and message courtesy of Katy Nichole!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s3k8aUaFqk
Mel’s Charities and Newman Chevrolet Driving To Impact More Lives in Ozaukee County
Cedarburg, WI – On January 11, 2023, Newman Chevrolet handed over the keys to a 2016 Chevy Silverado to Mel’s Charities. Chad Curran President of Newman Chevrolet, commented, “ We have been impressed for years by the mission of Mel’s and the lives they touch...