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Want to support those experiencing mental illness in Milwaukee?

The mission of Grand Avenue Club is to provide adults who have experienced mental illness with pre-vocational training, paid employment opportunities, supported education and enriching evenings/weekend/holiday programming.

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Help Those Experiencing Mental Illness in Milwaukee

The Impact of Mental Illness

85% of people with a serious mental illness are unemployed

The #1 health-related reason for lost productivity at work is mental health issues

The #2 reason for absenteeism is mental health issues

Untreated mental illness costs the US $105 Billion in lost productivity

For an average company of 500 employees, untreated depression alone costs $1.4 Million in lost work and lost productivity per year.

What does your donation support?

Grand Avenue Club's pillars of support are employment, education, and enrichment. Your support helps those experiencing mental illness in Milwaukee County return to the workforce, go back to school, or restore purpose to their lives.