Our mission: Having fun, impacting lives.
Through our many events, random acts of kindness, outreach and advocacy efforts, we strive to create a more inclusive and supportive environment, empowering individuals and enriching the whole Ozaukee County community. We do this with a focus on individuals with disabilities, establishing memorials and community impact initiatives.
Getting involved with Mel’s Charities can be a personally fulfilling way to impact lives in our community. Whether you’re a Doer who volunteers, a Donor who supports our mission with events on our behalf, a Door Opener who introduces others to our team, a Dreamer with big ideas… or all four of them…you’re making a difference you can see every day.
Our Team
Board
Executive Director
Tom “Mel” Stanton
President
Ed Trygstad
Past President
Tim Hilgart
Vice President
Tom Meaux
Secretary
Mary Kay Baumann
Treasurer
Greg Wilterdink
Directors
Tom Altstiel
Mike LaRosa
John Lerand
Michael Matar
Dick Phalen
Ross Rintelman
Rachel Rizzo
Sara Walker
Founders Board
Blaine Bergmann
Ed Bublitz
Don Hahn
Tim Horrigan
Gene Peterson
Administrative Volunteers
Chris Christon
Shirley Krenzke
Event Manager
Volunteer Coordinator
Pigments for a Cause
Susan Grosskoph
Jeanne Peterson
Mel’s Ambassadors
Too many to mention, and we’re adding more all the time!
Ross, Aaron, Katie, Andy, Quinn