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JJ Watt Three-Time NFL Defensive Player of the Year & Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Headlines 2024 U.S. Venture Open

09-Apr-2024
(Appleton, WI) April 9, 2024 — U.S. Venture, Inc. whose vision is to be the very best provider of transportation products, sustainability solutions, and insight driving the world forward, announced three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, and philanthropist, JJ Watt, will be this year’s U.S. Venture Open guest of honor. The ...

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Charlize Theron, Actress & CTAOP Founder, Headlines 2023 U.S. Venture Open

13-Jun-2023
(Appleton, WI) June 13, 2023 — U.S. Venture, Inc. announced Academy Award-winning actor, United Nations Messenger of Peace, and philanthropist, Charlize Theron, will be this year’s U.S. Venture Open guest of honor. The funds raised at the annual event, held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, aim to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. While Charlize may be most recognize...

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2021 U.S. Venture Open Raises $4,156,262 to End Poverty

11-Aug-2021
(APPLETON, WI) – August 11, 2021 – More than 500 partners and donors raised $4,156,262 million at the U.S. Venture Open, the nation’s single largest one-day charitable event dedicated to ending poverty. The 36th annual U.S. Venture Open has raised more than $55 million over the past three decades with over $40 million granted to non-profits throughout Northeast W...

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Charlize Theron, Actress & CTAOP Founder, Headlines 2021 U.S. Venture Open

14-Jun-2021
(Appleton, WI) June 14, 2021 — U.S. Venture, Inc. announced Academy Award-winning actor, United Nations Messenger of Peace, and philanthropist Charlize Theron will be this year’s celebrity guest at the U.S. Venture Open. The funds raised at the annual event, being held in-person on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, aim to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. While Charliz...

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U.S. Venture Open Fundraising Totals $4,642,058

30-Sep-2020
(APPLETON, WIS.) September 30, 2020: The 35th annual U.S. Venture Open has raised $4,642,058 to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. Unlike the traditional format of prior years, there has been a continued influx of donations beyond the date of the event on August 12. The U.S. Venture Open is proud to have raised more than $51 million throughout its history. “Thank yo...

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Basic Needs Giving Partnership awards record-breaking new grants of nearly $6 million to end poverty

03-Feb-2020
(APPLETON, WI) — February 3, 2020 — Record-breaking new grants of nearly $6 million have been awarded to 225 nonprofit organizations supporting innovative programs helping those in need throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Collaborating nonprofits/organizations were granted funds for programs addressing the root causes of poverty through the community foundations in Green ...

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