It is with great sorrow to announce that Center for Families has lost
our Executive Director, Mike Kenitz. He passed away on Wednesday, July
15, 2015 surrounded by his family.
Center for Families will continue to operate under the direction of our
Board of Directors and Interim Executive Director, Meg Miller. Meg has
been managing our Respite Center for over 30 years and has been a close
confidant to Mike and our Board.
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Kenitz, Michael M.
MADISON -Michael M. Kenitz, age 60, passed
away at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, surrounded by his family after
a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 11, 1955, in
Milwaukee, the son of Maurice and Bernadine (Prodzinski) Kenitz. He
married Janet Yelk on March 30, 1990. Michael received his bachelor's
degree from UW Green Bay and his masters in Social Work from UW Madison.
He worked for Children's Service Society as Area Director in Madison
for fifteen years, as Executive
Director for Innovative Family Partnerships, Inc. in Milwaukee for 4
years, and concluded his career in non-profit work with Center for
Families, which he lead as Executive Director for 8 years. Mike was
passionate about the WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament, eventually
gathering a publish-worthy statistics and short story book on the
matter. He was a true UW Madison basketball fan, along with many other
athletics, personally enjoying and participating in a wide variety of
sports his whole life. Mike loved gardening, and was inspired by the awe
and beauty of nature. His other passions included: painting, reading,
all mediums of art, trains, classic cars, architecture, and music as
well. His career was one of his strongest passions, as Michael loved
working with children and struggling, low income families, where his
warm, caring personality shined. This aspect of his character was
palpable through the love he showed his family, and how he selflessly
devoted his life to them, whom he loved above all else.
Michael is
survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Emily; son, Colin; mother, Bernie
Ruh; two sisters, Nancy Yost and Diane Bazan; father-in-law, Zeno Yelk;
sisters-in-law, Karen (Dave) Christianson, Margie (Charlie) Kline and
Doris (Bill) Yelk-Wilberg; brothers-in-law, Donny (Lori) Yelk and Ken
Yelk; special friends, Paul (Janie) Hertel; and his many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his
father, Maurice; and mother-in-law, Georgene Yelk.
A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave.,
Madison, at noon, on Monday, July 20, 2015, with Father Michael Radowicz
presiding. Visitation will be held at church from 10 a.m. until the
time of the Mass. Memorials may be made to Center for Families, Carbone Cancer Center, or to the family. The family would like to thank the
doctors, and staff at UW Carbone Cancer Center, Agrace HospiceCare, and
Center for Families for their wonderful care and support. Online
condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Design for a Difference
Thankful. Delighted. Proud. Just a few words to describe our excitement for being chosen as the Design for a Difference winner of an interior design makeover!
Design for a Difference is a community-driven designer movement in the U.S. and Canada to bring a makeover to local nonprofits. Center for Families was chosen out of 15 local applicants and look forward to working with this year's sponsors and the community to revive the Respite Center at Center for Families.
For more information, watch the 3-minute video here:
Design for a Difference is sponsored by:
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| http://www.floor360.com/d4ad/ |
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| http://www.bravamagazine.com/BRAVAMagazine.aspx |
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| http://www.nbc15.com/ |
To get involved with Design for a Difference-Madison, contact Bob Tobe of Floor360 at btobe@floor360.com.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Mallards Game Night to benefit Center for Families
Center for Families Fundraising Night at the Duck Pond.
Wednesday, July 1st at 7:05 pm
Madison Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
Tickets are $12 each and include your seat and an Official Mallards Hat! Plus, $2 of each ticket will be donated to Center for Families.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
GO TO: www.mallardsgroups.com
ENTER: the random letters
ENTER GROUP PASSWORD: center
*Click BUY at under the group portal offers and choose your seats (Green are available)
Tickets must be purchased through the online portal and will be available until June 17th so DON'T DELAY! $12/ticket – includes seat, hat and a $2 donation to Center for Families.
We hope you can join us for a fun evening!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
16th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Golf Outing
Hand-to-Hand and Center for Families invites you to support and participate in the 16th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Golf Outing to benefit Center for Families’ efforts to prevent child abuse. With your 15 years of support nearly $190,000 has been raised by this event to assist in the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Monday, June 1, 2015 at Blackhawk County Club
10:30am Registration
11:00am Lunch
12:15pm Shotgun Start
Post-play reception including: hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and awards/prizes
Opportunities to participate include:
Corporate, Lunch or Reception sponsorships, Foursome Sponsorship, Hole or Pin
Sponsorships, and/or donation for Silent Auction
Sponsorships, and/or donation for Silent Auction
All sponsors also have the opportunity to place a promotional item in the golfer’s
registration packets and participate in events throughout the day. Foursome
sponsorship includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and post-play reception.
registration packets and participate in events throughout the day. Foursome
sponsorship includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and post-play reception.
Sponsorships and foursomes (limited to 25) fill us fast! Please contact us via phone or email to let us know how you would like to participate. You may also complete the registration/sponsorship form and return to Julie Sheldon.
Once we’ve received your reservation, we will contact you to confirm. We are grateful for your support of Child Abuse Prevention! We look forward to seeing you at this year’s outing on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Blackhawk Country Club!
Registration/Sponsorship form (or you can request a printed copy by emailing eventcoord@centerforfamiies.org).
Monday, March 23, 2015
Harley-Davidson partners with Center for Families for Pinwheels for Prevention.
The Pinwheel symbolizes:
… the prevention of child abuse and neglect
… stable, healthy childhoods all children deserve
… our commitment to ensuring all children thrive in loving, nurturing environments
… our commitment to ending child abuse, neglect and maltreatment
… our efforts to change the way people think about child abuse and neglect prevention
Pinwheels are… … an uplifting reminder of childhood and the bright futures all children deserve
… a reflection of hope, health and safety.
UPDATE: 04.20.15 - Badger Harley Davidson was purchased by a new owner and they have decided against supporting this campaign further. Thankfully, Kutter Harley-Davidson in Janesville has stepped in to continue the campaign and will do through May 2015.
Pinwheels are also available at our office at 2120 Fordem Avenue, Madison
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Harley-Davidson will be selling the whimsical Pinwheels for Prevention.You can choose between the Pinwheel or a lapel pin, each for a suggested donation of $5; all proceeds go to support the child abuse prevention programs offered by Center for Families.Your purchase of a pinwheel or lapel pin is a demonstration of your commitment to healthy child development and child abuse prevention! Display the Pinwheel on your bike or car or wear the lapel pin to show your support of the prevention of child abuse throughout April and beyond!
Ride with pride knowing your donation is making a difference in your community and nationwide.
Video: Watch the CW57 Talk of the Town Interview regarding Pinwheels for Prevention HERE
Get your Pinwheel for Prevention at:
Kutter Harley-Davidson
3223 N Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
Friday, March 13, 2015
Scoopie Night at Culver's East Towne to Support the Prevention of Child Abuse - April 7, 2015
Culver's of East Towne presents "Scoopie Night" to support the prevention of child abuse programs offered at Center for Families.
Show your support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) by dining at Culver's East Towne!
Where: Culver's East Towne (4301 E. Town Blvd, Madison)
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Time: 4pm - 9pm
►10% of all sales will be given to Center for Families to support the prevention of child abuse programs in Dane County.◄
Dine-in and have your food delivered by employees of Center for Families. Drive-thru customers will receive a blue awareness sticker.
Be sure to stop at our information table to learn more about our services and how to support!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
CW57 Girl Talk featuring Meg Miller/Respite Center program
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