June 17, 2026
School of Continuing Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
161 W Wisconsin Ave #6000, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Rising Together: Renewal Through Community recognizes that the most powerful responses to uncertainty, disruption, and inequity come from collective action rather than isolated effort. The theme emphasizes how nonprofits, public agencies, funders, and community members can rebuild trust, deepen relationships, and co-create solutions that reflect local realities and wisdom. It elevates the community as both a source of insight and a partner in implementation, highlighting models in which those most affected by decisions help shape policies, programs, and resource allocation. In this way, renewal is not a return to “business as usual,” but a reimagining of how organizations share power, listen, and learn alongside the people they serve.
