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Nicole Michalak

Nicole Michalak is the Activities Supervisor for GSC Day Services. Nicole has been with Goodwill since 2013 and started in Retail before making the move to Day Services. Nicole has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, a Master of Arts Degree from UW-Madison and a Master of Fine Arts degree from UW-Madison.

Recent Posts

Follow the Yellow Brick Road…to a lovely garden

Posted by Nicole Michalak on Aug 22, 2017 1:24:41 PM

In the past two years, Goodwill Life Skills Development and Day Services have taken over the responsibility of a large garden at the Center for Work and Training campus in Greendale. Last year the theme of the garden was Alice in Wonderland. Included in the garden was an array of perennials that consisted of hostas, lilies, roses, hydrangeas, lilacs, an evergreen tree and decorative grasses. Also planted last year, was a “healing” herbs section that included five different varieties of mint, lemon grass, bee balm, rosemary and lots and lots of lavender. The Alice in Wonderland theme garden was polished off with ornamental items such as tea pots, the Cheshire cat, the Queen of Hearts and her guards, and about twenty teacups that had flowers and grasses planted in them. The tea party was complete.

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Exercise Your Brain!

Posted by Nicole Michalak on Feb 17, 2017 2:05:58 PM

Did you know that January 29 was National Puzzle Day? Started in 2002 by Jodi Jill, who was a newspaper puzzle maker and professional quiz maker, National Puzzle Day was created as a way to share her love of puzzles with the public. And it’s a great way to exercise your brain—so try a puzzle, any puzzle!

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Life Skills Development volunteers rewarded by Hunger Task Force

Posted by Nicole Michalak on Jan 13, 2016 10:00:00 AM

Each football season, Hunger Task Force and Sargento team up for their signature “Touchdowns for Charity” program. When the Green Bay Packers score a touchdown, Sargento donates $1,000 to fight hunger in Milwaukee! 

Every Wednesday, Goodwill Life Skills Development participants and staff volunteer for the Hunger Task Force’s Senior Outreach program. They pack hundreds of boxes with essential food items that will be delivered throughout Milwaukee County. Packaging accuracy is crucial to ensure that each person is receiving the supplemental nutrition that the Hunger Task Force provides. After the boxes are filled they are quality checked and loaded onto pallets. The dedication and enthusiasm that our participants displayed did not go unnoticed! Because of this, the Hunger Task Force invited us to their annual celebration. 

The event began with a speech and Q&A from Green Bay Packer tight end, Richard Rodgers, who caught the famous “Hail Mary” pass and scored a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. Sargento then presented a check to Hunger Task Force for $39,000. A buffet lunch catered by Saz’s restaurant and a nacho bar by Sanford’s restaurant followed the check presentation. 

EAT CAKE! Bakery served a cake that was designed to look like a Sargento semi-truck.  Not only was the cake esthetically beautiful, it was possibly one of the best cakes we ever had! 

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, our participants and staff members had the opportunity for an autograph and photo session with Richard Rodgers. And, we received a souvenir to keep forever! 

Everyone is looking forward to next year’s celebration after another year of volunteering is complete. Special thanks go out to our participants and staff, Marie Jewell from Hunger Task Force, Sargento, Saz’s, Sanford’s, the Green Bay Packers, and last, but not least, Richard Rodgers!

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Baked beans and s’mores for all at Camp Goodwill

Posted by Nicole Michalak on Oct 15, 2015 10:55:00 AM

Each year, participants from our six Goodwill Day Service program centers enjoy a day of “camp” filled activities, food and fun! Our third year for Camp Goodwill was held on September 9.

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Goodwill Day Services Experience Art Exhibit at MSOE Grohmann Museum

Posted by Nicole Michalak on Sep 17, 2015 12:09:00 PM

Our Goodwill Day Services program supports adults with developmental disabilities to maintain independent and active lives in their community. We operate three facility-based centers that develop and provide activities based on individual interests and needs. Our participants may choose recreational or social activities, music or arts, educational or volunteer opportunities and activities to strengthen and maintain physical health. We also offer a wide variety of community outings every month.

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