A HUGE THANK YOU to Cream City Swing for hosting a fundraiser for On Purpose Journey (and the Milwaukee Fire Dept's) 9/11 Tribute Events, Care Packages for some of our deployed service buddies, and a memorial tribute for our beloved friend who got her wings on 4/1/17...Lynn Simmers. To all who planned, donated, attended, and supported the event--you all are amazing!! A … [Read more...]
Lynn Simmers Received Her Wings
Heart is broken. Yesterday, Lynn Simmers, got her wings. She was similar to the things she loved--a safe haven lighthouse for friends, an adventure-seeking sea turtle, cat-shoes swing dancer, musical chairs custard companion, dolphin-bragging beach photos beauty, Florida sunshine generous heart, and the only person I know who can sell one hot dog for $30 to raise funds for the … [Read more...]
STAND
To our Partners, Donors, Sponsors, Friends, and Family around the world...Thank You For Changing Lives with On Purpose Journey Inc. in 2016!! We could not accomplish our mission of supporting, honoring, and remembering our firefighters, law enforcement, military, and veterans without YOU! We look forward to spreading awareness, education, and unity of purpose in 2017!! … [Read more...]
Beautiful Tribute To Our Heroes
On 9-9-16, through BOOKS FOR BRAVERY our fire/police/military teams delivered hundreds of THE LITTLE WHITE TRUCK WITH THE BIG MISSION books to 5th grade students in Milwaukee. Our heroes were in the schools, talking about what took place on 9/11/01 when these students were not yet born--both the tragedy, and about what took place after--the hope and unity. Bringing that … [Read more...]
Will You Help Us Remember Them For One Day?
Excitement is building and our STANDING FOR THE FALLEN 9/11/16 Tribute Events are almost here! Some of the event delights taking place on 9/11/16 are: -Protective Services Mobile 9/11 Story Parade (The 1st in Milwaukee!): 2-3:30pm -Frog-X Parachute Team (Special Forces with over 60,000 jumps!): 4pm -Silent Auction 4:30-7:30pm with items such as a Friday Fish Fry at the … [Read more...]
Lights For The Fallen 9-11 Display
Happy Thursday!! First of all, thank you to Lakefront Brewery and all those who attended our BEER FOR BRAVERY Event on 5/22/16 to help raise funds for our 9/11 Tribute Events!! And thank you to the Marcus Center for hosting a "Hero Night" for a group of our service members to enjoy appetizers and beverages along with the performance of "The Accidental Hero"--what an incredible … [Read more...]
BEER FOR BRAVERY 5-22-16 FUNdraiser for 9-11 Memorial Events!
Join us for our BEER FOR BRAVERY FUNdraiser!!! On Purpose Journey Inc. is partnering with the Milwaukee Fire Department to host BEER FOR BRAVERY, an event to raise funds to support our 2nd Annual Books for Bravery and Standing for the Fallen events. Importantly, this year's events will mark the 15th Anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. We would really … [Read more...]
9/11/16 Tribute Events: Never Forget. Always Remember. We Need Your Help!
APRIL NEWS from On Purpose Journey Inc.!!! We need your help to directly educate 5th grade students about 9/11—about the events that took place and the freedoms we have due to those who serve our country and in our communities--Interested? On 9/11/01, a tragedy rocked our nation. There was a tremendous loss of life, and an indescribable amount of unity, bravery, … [Read more...]
It’s Here–Video from 9-11-15 Tribute Events
We have some HOT HOT NEWS!! If you joined us for our 9-11-15 BOOKS FOR BRAVERY and STANDING FOR THE FALLEN Tribute Events, hosted by the Milwaukee Fire Department and On Purpose Journey Inc., you know it was an amazing boost for our community with educating youth as well as the community standing with those who serve to stand for the fallen. We promised a video to highlight … [Read more...]
November 2015 Update
We celebrate our Veterans today--their service, their sacrifice, their selflessness, their s-awesomeness (it's not a word, but it really feels appropriate in keeping with the S theme!) This is just a note to thank you for your support for our mission this past year and to let you know we're rollin' strong! Our 9-11-15 Tribute Events with the Milwaukee Fire Department … [Read more...]