Elmbrook Humane Society (EBHS) cares for more than 2,500 animals a year in its Brookfield shelter that was built in 2004. With staff and some 200 volunteers, the shelter offers a wide variety of animals for adoption.
EBHS contracts to provide animal rescue and other services for the City of Brookfield, Villages of Butler, Chenequa, Elm Grove, Nashotah and the Towns of Brookfield and Delafield. The agency also offers educational programs with area schools on responsible pet ownership and animal care.
The Eco-Justice Center is operated by the Racine Dominicans and works to create a sustainable relationship with the community and provide environmental education. The group has created an environmentally friendly area through building a green addition to the farmhouse, as well as installing solar hot water, solar electric, and geo-thermal heating and cooling. The center offers tours for groups, as well as ecology camps, birthday parties and educational trips. Some types of sustainable activities at the center include organic gardening, raising of livestock and sharing extra produce with those in need through Racine's North Side Food Pantry. Check its website for details on the center or for information on special tours or events.
The Mediation and Restorative Justice Center facilitates mediation in matters concerning family, claims, community, workplace issues, police, juvenile law, truancy and landlord and tenant law. It additionally offers training programs in mediation, conflict resolution and peer mediation.
The Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice is a branch office with the VNAA. The nonprofit organization offers services in home and hospice care. It assists patients regardless of health condition and financial situation. Educational, advocacy and flu services are also available.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County is based in Grafton and provides the youth between the ages of 5 and 15 with an opportunity to develop a special friendship with a caring adult.
The ‘new friends’ spend an average of three hours together two to three times per month exploring interests, sharing stories, and enjoying the experience of being together.
Advanced Garage Door Service is a garage door service company in Racine. The company specializes in selling and installing garage doors for commercial and residential customers.
This is Post 434 of the American Legion. The American Legion is a non-profit organization for veterans that offers community service and mutual helpfulness. It offers local programs and activities dedicated to promoting patriotism and supporting those who serve and have served the country.
This post offers events for the local community at its hall and a schedule of events can be viewed on the website. Annual Christmas and Easter parties are the two big events of the year. Baseball games and horseshoe playing are regular summer activities this post offers. Fish fry dinners are held from 5pm to 9pm on Fridays for the months of September to May.
The hall features a full bar and can fit 300 guests for events. Rental of the hall is offered for weddings, showers, graduations, brunches, meetings, parties, anniversaries and other private events.
