Cathedral Square Friends is working to beautify the Square through hanging flower baskets.
78.45% Raised
$8,630 donated of $11,000 goal
19 Donors
Campaign has ended
Building on Our Success
Starting in the summer of 2018 , Cathedral Square Friends has been bringing flowers to Cathedral Square. In 2020, fifteen light poles in and around the park were decorated with two baskets each which are overflowing with colorful flowers and plants. The sponsor-funded project delights visitors, as well those eating lunch, playing games, or just enjoying the park.
Why Donate? Because Great Public Spaces are Important
As an all-volunteer non-profit “Friends” group, our main objective is to help improve the overall quality of Cathedral Square, which is a significant location for several reasons.
It was donated by Solomon Juneau in 1837 and is Milwaukee’s oldest park. It’s surrounded by and used by numerous local residents and businesses. It’s a place where our community comes together. Regardless of your personal connection, you want to have pride in your local area and enjoy relaxing in a more beautiful public space.
Great public spaces feel cared for, with attention and detail. For example, Milwaukee’s Riverwalk along Pere Marquette Park looks cared for due to the help of planted flower baskets along the water’s edge. Also, around the perimeters of private properties such as the Pfister hotel, you’ll find attractive flower baskets and other elements which help to make it a special place. Both are great local examples that help to define their identity and create a sense of arrival.
New Tax Deduction!
The CARES Act makes a new charitable deduction available to individual taxpayers that do not itemize their deductions. This new benefit allows for a charitable deduction of up to $300 per individual.
Sponsorship Levels
Premier Sponsor ($1,800). Fund two hanging baskets for two years. Donations at this level will receive recognition in Cathedral Square and on the website.
Royal Sponsor ($1,000). Fund two hanging baskets for one year. Donations at this level will receive recognition on the website.
Supporting Sponsor ($500). Water and maintenance of two baskets for a year. Donations at this level will receive recognition on the website.
Contributing Sponsor ($250). Water and maintenance of one basket for a year. Donations at this level will receive recognition on the website.
Sustaining Sponsor ($100). Donations at this level will receive recognition on the website.
Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated.
We Want to Thank Our 2020 Premier Sponsors
Argosy Foundation
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21
Taylor’s
Van Buren Management, Inc.
Donald and Barbara Layden
The Campaign
Any funds raised in excess of the goal will be used for future years of watering and maintenance of the flower baskets.
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Last Updated: January 5, 2022 by Mariiana Tzotcheva
Color the Square 2021
Cathedral Square Friends is working to beautify the Square through hanging flower baskets.
Building on Our Success
Starting in the summer of 2018 , Cathedral Square Friends has been bringing flowers to Cathedral Square. In 2020, fifteen light poles in and around the park were decorated with two baskets each which are overflowing with colorful flowers and plants. The sponsor-funded project delights visitors, as well those eating lunch, playing games, or just enjoying the park.
Why Donate? Because Great Public Spaces are Important
As an all-volunteer non-profit “Friends” group, our main objective is to help improve the overall quality of Cathedral Square, which is a significant location for several reasons.
It was donated by Solomon Juneau in 1837 and is Milwaukee’s oldest park. It’s surrounded by and used by numerous local residents and businesses. It’s a place where our community comes together. Regardless of your personal connection, you want to have pride in your local area and enjoy relaxing in a more beautiful public space.
Great public spaces feel cared for, with attention and detail. For example, Milwaukee’s Riverwalk along Pere Marquette Park looks cared for due to the help of planted flower baskets along the water’s edge. Also, around the perimeters of private properties such as the Pfister hotel, you’ll find attractive flower baskets and other elements which help to make it a special place. Both are great local examples that help to define their identity and create a sense of arrival.
New Tax Deduction!
The CARES Act makes a new charitable deduction available to individual taxpayers that do not itemize their deductions. This new benefit allows for a charitable deduction of up to $300 per individual.
Sponsorship Levels
Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated.
We Want to Thank Our 2020 Premier Sponsors
The Campaign
Any funds raised in excess of the goal will be used for future years of watering and maintenance of the flower baskets.