The Greater Cedarburg Foundation Celebrates 25 Years

2025 marks the Greater Cedarburg Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. Throughout the year GCF will be celebrating twenty-five years of community and giving.

September 27th 2025 – On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, GCF held a Community Celebration from Noon – 4 PM on the front lawn of City Hall. The day started with a hometown parade across the Interurban bridge led by the American Legion and Mal Hepburn, who served as the Grand Marshall. Entertainment included Cedarburg Dance and Poms, Cedarburg Civic Band, musical duo Whitney and Stephen and crowd favorite Whole Yachta Love! The Lino’s club provided food and beverage. There was kid’s zone complete with arts and crafts, bounce house and more. Community members were welcomed into the Community Center Gym for a non-profit fair featuring over 18 local non-profits. There was a drone photo where attendees created a 25 in recognition of the milestone. It was a fantastic day celebrating our special community, GCF’s 25th Anniversary, and raising awareness about GCF and its impact.  Read more about the event a see pictures and video.

Joe Rintelman on Jack Henke Show at CPL Radio Discussing Event

Joe Rintelman Interviewed on Inside OZ podcast about GCF & our 25th Anniversary

2025 Civic Event – On May 21, 2025, over 125 friends and supporters of the Greater Cedarburg Foundation gathered to celebrate. This year the Foundation celebrated its first quarter century, honoring those who made it possible and celebrating the positive impacts GCF has made. The evening also included photographs, comradery and remarks from current and former board members, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation President, and organizations that have been positively impacted. Read more about the 2025 Civic Event and view photos.

CHS/GCF Podcast Collaboration – In a novel collaboration, CHS Seniors in the digital media course interviewed five current and past members of the Greater Cedarburg Foundation board to capture some of GCF’s history. Learn more about this collaboration and listen to the podcasts.

GCF Updated History Document – Former board member and Civic Awardee, Paul Hayes, oversaw the update of the Greater Cedarburg Foundation’s written history. Along with a team of dedicated volunteers, they have gathered the entirety of our first quarter century. Read the GCF History Document.