Mel’s Charities

Mel’s Charities, Inc., based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 that supports nonprofits throughout Ozaukee County with a focus on special needs organizations, memorial scholarships, and human service groups. Since its inception, the organization has distributed nearly $3 million in grants through volunteer-led fundraising events, signature programs like the annual pig roast and PIGments for a Cause art initiative, and community engagement efforts that serve individuals with developmental disabilities.