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# Ramirez Family Foundation

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- [Aug Prep Annual Scholarship Gala Raises $3.2 Million to Support Students](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/aug-prep-annual-scholarship-gala-raises-3-2-million-to-support-students/) - Nearly 800 attendees gather to celebrate leading K4-12 school's success and honor Ted and Mary Kellner, All-In Milwaukee for leadership in city's education landscape. Milwaukee (May 12, 2025) – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep), a high-performing K4-12Christian school in Milwaukee, raised a total of $3.2 million from the nearly 800 community and businessleaders who
- [23-24 State Report Card Press Release](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/23-24-state-report-card-press-release/) - Aug Prep Earns Another Five-Star Rating on State Report CardMilwaukee’s top-rated K-12 school significantly exceeds expectations, with one of Wisconsin’s highest rates for student academic growth. Milwaukee (Nov. 19, 2024) – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep), a high-performing K4-12 non-denominational Christian school located on Milwaukee’s South Side, once again earned a five-star rating on the State
- [OPINION: Wisconsin school choice isn’t controversial among students and families it helps](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/opinion-wisconsin-school-choice-isnt-controversial-among-students-and-families-it-helps/) - We’ve noticed that parent choice is not controversial for the families it was designed for and the students who truly need it. Howard Fuller, Abby Andrietsch and Colleston Morgan Special to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel When you spend every day working to help Milwaukee students achieve success, you are bound to learn a lesson or two
- [St. Augustine Preparatory Academy Launches $25 Million Campaign for New North Campus During Annual Gala                        ](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/st-augustine-preparatory-academy-launches-25-million-campaign-for-new-north-campus-during-annual-gala/) - Gala raises more than $3 million, including $2.6 million from nearly 800 attendees to support current students plus surprise contribution to Aug Prep North campaign Milwaukee (May 10, 2024) – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep), a high-performing K4-12 non-denominational Christian school in Milwaukee, launched the public phase of a $25 million fundraising campaign for
- [‘Fox & Friends’ Spotlights Husco: An Exclusive with CEO Austin Ramirez](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/fox-friends-spotlights-husco-an-exclusive-with-ceo-austin-ramirez/) - July 17, 2024 – In a special segment on ‘Fox & Friends,’ co-host Pete Hegseth took viewers inside Husco’s headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The exclusive tour, led by CEO Austin Ramirez, offered a glimpse into the heart of a company that is as dedicated to people as it is to high-tech manufacturing. A Walk Through Innovation As Pete
- [Former Brewers MVP Ryan Braun reads with 5th graders at Augustine Prep school](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/former-brewers-mvp-ryan-braun-reads-with-5th-graders-at-augustine-prep-school/) - MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- As the school year comes to a close, students at Augustine Prep got a special visit from a Milwaukee Brewers All-Star. Ryan Braun met with students to take a swing at the "summer slide," or the educational loss that comes with summer, when kids can forget last year's lessons. Sharp Literacy
- [Aug Prep has raised $9.5 million for north campus with surprise $750,000 donation from Baird Foundation, employees](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/aug-prep-has-raised-9-5-million-for-north-campus-with-surprise-750000-donation-from-baird-foundation-employees/) - Expanding school raises $2.6 million for operations during Thursday gala Click here for full article.
- [More capacity for Milwaukee students – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy Elementary School](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/more-capacity-for-milwaukee-students-st-augustine-preparatory-academy-elementary-school/) - Best New Development – Education Last year, “Aug Prep,” as the school is commonly known, expanded its facilities to include a $49 million elementary school, to which it welcomed more than 730 students in its first semester. Read full article here.
- [Austin Ramirez featured in Latino Leaders Magazine](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/austin-ramirez-featured-in-latino-leaders-magazine/) - Great people: the key of a successful businessAustin Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer, Husco What experiences in your personal upbringing influenced your entrepreneur spirit?AR: My father (Gus) is a Puerto Rican immigrant who raised me with a deeply held belief in the American dream and an entrepreneurial grit that is so common among immigrants to this country.
- [Aug Prep Announces Bold New Plans for K-12 North Campus](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/aug-prep-announces-bold-new-plans-for-k-12-north-campus/) - Aug Prep Announces Bold New Plans for K-12 North Campus$100 million total investment will transform former Cardinal Stritch campus Milwaukee (February 27, 2024) – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (“Aug Prep”), a high-performing K4-12 Christian school, announced today bold new plans to invest a total of $100 million to transform the former Cardinal Stritch University property into
- [Gus Ramirez shares insights on faith, launching Aug Prep and buying the Cardinal Stritch campus](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-ramirez-shares-insights-on-faith-launching-aug-prep-and-buying-the-cardinal-stritch-campus/) - Last updated on November 13th, 2023 at 02:06 pmGus Ramirez and the Ramirez Family Foundation made big news in 2023, buying the former campus of Cardinal Stritch University in Glendale and Fox Point for $24 million not long after the school shut down at the end of the spring semester. The chairman of Waukesha-based manufacturer..
- [WAYS TO CHANGE, IMPROVE MILWAUKEE](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/ways-to-change-improve-milwaukee/) - Feigin, Ramirez talk need for focus on education, growing labor force as key for the next 40 years in southeastern Wisconsin Education, community infrastructure, economic development and the willingness to get involved are the key challenges and opportunities facing southeastern Wisconsin over the next 40 years. Full MKE Business Journal Article here.
- [Building a north side campus for St. Augustine Preparatory Academy: Gus Ramirez](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/building-a-north-side-campus-for-st-augustine-preparatory-academy-gus-ramirez/) - Gus Ramirez, founder and chairman of Husco International Inc., spoke at the Milwaukee Business Journal's Nov. 16 Power Breakfast event about plans for the St. Augustine Preparatory Academy's planned new campus on the former Cardinal Stritch University site. Full MKE Business Journal Article here.
- [Augustine Prep featured in article about high performing schools](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/augustine-prep-featured-in-article-about-high-performing-schools/) - It was almost exactly six years ago when Gus Ramirez gave me a tour of the new St. Augustine Prep school building on Milwaukee’s south side. It was the day before the first school day ever for Aug Prep, as it is often called. Well-designed classrooms, ample space, a huge swimming pool with an accompanying
- [Visual storytelling from the work across the globe!](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/interview-w-becky-gus-ramirez-puerto-rico/) - Following are some great videos of the work that the Ramirez Family Foundation is doing: The Ramirez Family Foundation has been working with World Missions Today for many years. Here is a look into our work across Central America and Puerto Rico featuring some of the schools that we have partnered with.
- [Ramirez Family Foundation Acquires Cardinal Stritch Campus](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/ramirez-family-foundation-acquires-cardinal-stritch-campus/) - MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2023 -- The Ramirez Family Foundation (the Foundation) announced today that it has acquired the Cardinal Stritch University campus in an agreement valued at $24 million. The campus’s excellent location, spacious facilities and rich educational and spiritual heritage closely align with the vision and mission of the Ramirez Family Foundation. While specific
- [Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/inside-st-augustines-huge-expansion/) - K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building. One of Milwaukee’s biggest and highest-performing schools is about to become substantially larger. As featured in Urban Milwaukee St. Augustine Preparatory Academy will open its new, $49 million elementary school building this fall, making the relatively new K4-12 school the largest single-campus school in the city. The private
- [The newest class of All-In-Milwaukee scholarship recipients from Ramirez Family](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/the-newest-class-of-all-in-milwaukee-scholarship-recipients-from-ramirez-family/) - The Ramirez Family Foundation is proud to provide college scholarships through All-In Milwaukee for the following St. Augustine Preparatory graduates: Jacqueline Aldana Frances Conejo Kelly Isidoro Cesar Martinez Jessica Narvaez Melissa Ruelas Gonzalez Hector Sotelo Juarez Omar Teran-Sierra Daniela Villa Josiah Zarate Tapia Congratulations to the AIM Class of 2023! For more information on All-In
- [St. Augustine Preparatory Academy Raises $2.1 million During 2023 Gala](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/st-augustine-preparatory-academy-raises-2-1-million-during-2023-gala/) - More than 700 people gathered to provide critical support for the school’s continued growth, including the launch of a new elementary school and performing arts center opening in August. Full press release here. Milwaukee, May 5, 2023 – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep), a high-performing K4-12 non- denominational Christian school on Milwaukee’s southside, announced
- [Husco CEO Austin Ramirez joins Marcus Corp. board of directors](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/husco-ceo-austin-ramirez-joins-marcus-corp-board-of-directors/) - Milwaukee-based movie theater and hotel company The Marcus Corp. has added Austin Ramirez, chief executive officer of Husco International, to its board of directors. Ramirez has headed the Waukesha-based manufacturing firm since 2003. Husco makes hydraulic and electro-mechanical components for automotive and off-highway applications Ramirez also served as a White House Fellow on the National
- [Business leaders helped bring voucher schools to Milwaukee 30 years ago, funding them is their next fight](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/business-leaders-helped-bring-voucher-schools-to-milwaukee-30-years-ago-funding-them-is-their-next-fight/) - Nearly 30 years ago, Milwaukee's business community threw its weight behind a hoped-for solution to improving educational outcomes in the city. Stagnating graduation rates in Milwaukee Public Schools and even lower college completion rates pushed for-profit leaders to wade into the contentious political waters of school choice. “There was just a tremendous challenge in finding
- [Austin Ramirez, Husco International, Inc. | 2023 KEEN National Conference Keynote](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/austin-ramirez-husco-international-inc-2023-keen-national-conference-keynote/) - Austin Ramirez (Husco International, Inc. - Chief Executive Officer) was our keynote speaker for the 2023 KEEN National Conference. Enjoy his interview with Joe Tranquillo (Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching & Learning and a Professor at Bucknell University). Austin Ramirez is CEO of Husco, a privately held engineering and manufacturing company. During his ten-year tenure
- [Aug Prep Again Rated Five-Stars by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/aug-prep-again-rated-five-stars-by-wisconsin-department-of-public-instruction/) - Aug Prep Again Rated Five-Stars by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Aug Prep’s growth is among the highest in the state; Rated top K-12 school for second year in a row Milwaukee, November 15, 2022 – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep), a high-performingK4-12 non-denominational Christian school located in Milwaukee’s south side, again achieved a five-starrating,
- [Mary Ellen Stanek Speaks on Education in Milwaukee ](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/mary-ellen-stanek-speaks-on-education-in-milwaukee/) - After receiving the Friends of AugPrep award, Mary Ellen Stanek speaks on the importance of education in Milwaukee. Watch Now.
- [St. Augustine Preparatory Academy Raises $2 Million During Annual Gala](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/st-augustine-preparatory-academy-raises-2-million-during-annual-gala/) - St. Augustine Preparatory Academy announced today it raised $2 million during its annual gala celebration to support the growing reach and impact of Aug Prep.
- [Gus Ramirez Inducted into Georgia Tech College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-ramirez-inducted-into-georgia-tech-college-of-engineering-alumni-hall-of-fame/) - Gus Ramirez was inducted into the 2022 Georgia Tech College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame on April 23, 2022.
- [Camino de Restauracion School Revitalized](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/camino-de-restauracion-school-revitalized/) - Ramirez Family Foundation helps Camino de Restauracion recover after Hurricane Maria leaves a path of destruction. Click here for a great film by JonathanJVN telling the amazing story of how a community, along with the Ramirez's came together to get the school back up and running as well as installing a state-of-the art new basketball
- [PAYING IT FORWARD: HUSCO’S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES PAVE THE WAY FOR THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/paying-it-forward-huscos-educational-initiatives-pave-the-way-for-the-workforce-of-tomorrow/) - The old adage certainly rings true for Austin Ramirez, CEO of AEM member company Husco.
- [Ramirez Family Awarded Legacy Award from MVI.](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/ramirez-family-awarded-legacy-award-from-mvi/) - On August 26th, 2021, Missionary Ventures International, an interdenominational Christian organization based in Florida, awarded Gus and Becky Ramirez with the organization’s inaugural Legacy Award.
- [St. Augustine Prep Details Plans for $42 Million Expansion](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/st-augustine-prep-details-plans-for-42-million-expansion/) - Milwaukee, July 8, 2021 – St. Augustine Preparatory Academy officially announced today the details regarding its $42 million expansion pl.
- [Ramirez Fellowship continues to provide opportunities.](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/ramirez-fellowship-continues-to-provide-opportunities/) - In 2015, the Agustin A. Ramirez Jr. Family Foundation introduced the Ramirez Fellowship in association with MSOE and The Medical College of Wisconsin. Ramirez Fellowship Program from Milwaukee School of Engineering on Vimeo. As a Ramirez Fellow, you’ll be granted an internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) as you complete MSOE’s MBA in
- [Gratitude from El Salvador](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gratitude-from-el-salvador/) - A note from our friends in El Salvador... Dear Brother Gus and Sister Becky, These past weeks we have been continuing our outreach with your very generous hurricane aid donation. Every week hundreds of families, children and many different communities are being blessed with food, support and the Gospel. Just this past week our teachers
- [Latino Wisconsin - The Film](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/latinos/) - LATINO WISCONSIN is an hour-long documentary that vividly illustrates the impact, influence and importance of Latinos, the state’s fastest growing population. In five, episodic chapters, the film shows how the booming Latino population is reviving dying, rural communities and aging urban centers. Latinos are creating businesses and breathing new life into empty store fronts, filling empty
- [Ramirez Family Wins BizTimes Lifetime Achievement Award](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/ramirez-family-wins-biztimes-lifetime-achievement-award/) - Two words describe the Ramirez philanthropic philosophy - all in! The family behind Waukesha-based Husco International doesn’t just fund schools in Central America; they regularly visit to make sure the schools are offering quality education. They don’t just encourage employees to give to the United Way; they match the giving, and Husco president and chief
- [$1 Million Match](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/1-million-match/) - St. Augustine Preparatory Academy The Ramirez Family is passionate about supporting education and is dedicated to investment in schools around the world. Through the Ramirez Family Foundation, they have served over 290,000 students across the globe at 150 schools. This year, The Ramirez Family Foundation has pledged to match all funds donated to St. Augustine
- [Ramirez family to receive Lifetime Achievement Award](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/ramirez-family-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award/) - On November 6, the Ramirez family will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual BizTimes Media Nonprofit Excellence Awards program. They are being recognized for their continuous support for education both locally and internationally. Read More
- [COVID-19 Relief Update](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/covid-19-relief-update/) - Over the past few months, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on individuals around the globe. To support communities with limited access to necessary equipment and scarce resources, Gus and Becky Ramirez donated $50,000 in relief funds to Missionary Ventures International (MVI) to support those impacted by COVID-19 in Latin America. With this contribution, they
- [Austin Ramirez: From Open Water Swimmer to CEO of Husco International](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/austin-ramirez-from-open-water-swimmer-to-ceo-of-husco-international/) - USA Swimming wrote an article highlighting Austin Ramirez and his transition from elite open water swimmer to CEO of Husco International. Learn how his roots in swimming and his experiences on the United States National Team helped him become the inspring and accomplished leader he is today. Read More
- [Abby Andrietsch named CEO of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/abby-andrietsch-named-ceo-of-st-augustine-preparatory-academy/) - St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep) is a multi-denominational Christian school on Milwaukee’s south side. The school was launched in August 2017 and is centered on providing a loving environment to learn and grow, the school’s foundation is built on the four pillars of faith, family, academics, and athletics. After serving as interim president since
- [VIP crowd helps Ramirez family raise $1.68 million for St. Augustine](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/vip-crowd-helps-ramirez-family-raise-1-68-million-for-st-augustine/) - The Ramirez Family Foundation raised over $840,000 at their Oct. 10 fundraiser for St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, an amount that was doubled after a match from Gus and Becky Ramirez. Clink the link to the Milwaukee Business Journal to read more and see pictures from the great event! Read More
- [Inspiring Stories of "Why?" From St. Aug Prep](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/inspiring-stories-of-why-from-st-aug-prep/) - Last week was one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and our theme for the evening was "Why?" It didn't take long to see an answer in all the students and everywhere around the building, helping us raise $1.6 million during the night, a humbling and inspiring amount. Read the newsletter for a full
- [Testimony From a Recent Graduate](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/testimony-from-a-recent-graduate/) - We're proud to be able to introduce our students to the grace of God and to use His guidance to better their lives and their countries. Here's an amazing graduate from Liceo La Atarraya using faith and music to improve the future of El Savador!
- [School Updates from Puerto Rico](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/school-updates-from-puerto-rico/) - With classes beginning to start again, it's a great time for updates on some of the schools from Puerto Rico that we're supporting. Through our support, we've upgraded several schools and the education of hundreds of students in Puerto Rico in the name of God! Check out some of the great work we've been able
- [Marching Band La Ola Azul Prepares for Great Season](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/marching-band-la-ola-azul-prepares-for-great-season/) - The Marching Band La Ola Azul has been practicing hard this year as they get ready to make the Independence Day parade a great success! Check out the trailer below to see the amazing work put in by the group as the Ramirez Family Foundation continues to support their dedication and passion!
- [Computer Lab Built in Honduras During Mission Trip](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/computer-lab-built-in-honduras-during-mission-trip/) - Members of the Ramirez Family Foundation recently went on a mission trip to Honduras to help build a computer lab. On the way, they got to meet some amazing people and make relationships that will last a lifetime! Watch the video to learn more about the trip and see some of the great work they
- [Summer School Students Demonstrating Faith Through Art](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/summer-school-students-demonstrating-faith-through-art/) - Our summer school students have been working hard in their art class, creating some beautiful pieces demonstrating how their faith is empowering them. Watch the video below to see the results!
- [St. Aug Prep Releases Summer Newsletter](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/st-aug-prep-releases-summer-newsletter/) - There's been a lot happening at St. Aug Prep, the Milwaukee-based school founded by the Ramirez Family Foundation. Read the 2019 Summer Newsletter to get the latest news on Dr. Carmona's departure, the Scholarship Gala, and much more! Click Here for the Full Newsletter
- [Superintendent of St. Augustine Preparatory Resigns Amid Tremendous Growth](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/superintendent-of-st-augustine-preparatory-resigns-amid-tremendous-growth/) - After leading the school for three years, Dr. Alfonso Carmona has resigned from his position as Superintendent of St. Augustine Preparatory in order to be closer to his family in Chicago. Over the last two years of his tenure, the school underwent major growth from 560 to 1,300 students and is set to return 95
- [Highlights of the Ramirez Family Foundation Trip to Puerto Rico](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/puerto-rico-trip/) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, The Ramirez Family Foundation visited Puerto Rico to provide aid to the community and further our mission of supporting education for students in need.
- [Letters from Puerto Rico](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/letters-from-puerto-rico/) - The Ramirez Family Foundation visited Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria to provide aid to the community and further our mission of supporting education for students in need. After our visit, we received letters from pastors, children, and others involved, sharing their gratitude for the impact our work has had on them and
- [Carroll, St. Augustine Preparatory create Pioneer Pathways program](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/carroll-st-augustine-preparatory-create-pioneer-pathways-program/) - Since St. Augustine Prep was founded in 2017 by the Ramirez Family Foundation, the school has partnered with Carroll University to support education, an alliance that has now evolved to include the Pioneer Pathways program. The article from the Waukesha Freeman below describes how the program is intended to help prepare students for higher learning.
- [Gus and Becky help rebuild after Hurrican Maria in Puerto Rico](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/thank-you-gus-and-becky/) - A letter from Camino de Restauracion Christian Academy in Puerto Rico thanking the Ramirez family for helping rebuild the school's kitchen and lunchroom. (letter from the school below - click here to see official letter) Dear Gus and Becky: Thanks to your generous donation last summer we were able to rebuild our school kitchen and
- [A note from Guatemala..](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/a-note-from-guatemala/) - Many thanks to the Ramirez Family for all of their economic contributions to Guatamela.
- [St. Augustine Preparatory Academy named one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2018 Best Places to Work](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/st-augustine-preparatory-academy-named-one-of-the-milwaukee-business-journals-2018-best-places-to-work/) - The Ramirez Family Foundation's values are rooted in the investment of leaders, schools, and education for students in need. Aug Prep is the Ramirez Family Foundation’s most significant investment in education, with $80 million in spending over the school’s construction and development. We are excited to announce that St. Augustine Prep has been named one
- [Exceptional Student Scholarship Essay on Road to Serfdom](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/exceptional-student-scholarship-essay-on-road-to-serfdom/) - Naomi Loftsgard is a successful college scholarship student with a near 4.0 GPA. She is the daughter of missionaries whom The Ramirez Family Foundation has supported for over 15 years. In her recent essay application for The Ramirez Family Foundation Scholarship, Naomi discusses Friedrich Hayek's Road to Serfdom, a required reading for high school students at St. Augustine
- [Gus & Becky Ramirez Receive Honorary Degrees](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-becky-ramirez-receive-honorary-degrees/) - Husband and wife AGUSTIN A. RAMIREZ, JR., and REBECCA PAGE RAMIREZ, have made giving back to the community a centerpiece of their lives. They supported construction of a new elementary and middle school at the United Community Center in central-city Milwaukee, which provides educational opportunities to more than 1,300 predominantly Hispanic students. The Agustin A.
- [Gus Ramirez Receives Donald Driver's Driven to Achieve Award](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-ramirez-receives-donald-drivers-driven-to-achieve-award/) - Gus Ramirez was selected to receive Donald Driver's Driven to Achieve Award for all of his work to further education in the state of Wisconsin. The award recognizes and celebrates accomplishments of charities, companies, and community leaders who work tirelessly on behalf of many different causes. The ceremony was held on March 24, 2018. Learn
- [Austin Ramirez named as member of the 2018 Henry Crown Fellows at the Aspen Institute](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/austin-ramirez-named-as-member-of-the-2018-henry-crown-fellows-at-the-aspen-institute/) - The Aspen Institute today announced its 2018 Class of Henry Crown Fellows, we are delighted to announce that Austin has been nominated and accepted into the 2018 cohort. Over the two year duration of the course the fellows will take part in four seminars. Austin, like the other participants will maintain all their current responsibilities.
- [Gus Ramirez Receives Corporate Citizenship of the Year Award from Milwaukee Business Journal](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-ramirez-receives-corporate-citizenship-of-the-year-award-from-milwaukee-business-journal/) - On October 13, 2017, Gus Ramirez was honored at the Milwaukee Business Journal's Corporate Citizenship Summit. Ramirez was recognized for his charitable endeavors, including the founding of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy on Milwaukee's south side. Learn more at the Milwaukee Business Journal. Read Article
- [See the official grand opening video of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/see-the-official-grand-opening-video-of-st-augustine-preparatory-academy/) - https://youtu.be/sGoRVlI23mY
- [Augustine Prep Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/augustine-prep-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting/) - St. Augustine Prep held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony August 18. Various news outlets, including FOX6, TMJ4, NBC, and CBS were there to witness the event on Milwaukee’s south side. Watch FOX6 News Coverage Below: We are thrilled that the community is taking such interest in St. Augustine Prep and look forward to
- [Augustine Prep connects students and Milwaukee Bucks](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/augustine-prep-connects-students-and-milwaukee-bucks/) - The Ramirez Family Foundation is thankful to be able to connect kids at St. Augustine Prep to the Milwaukee Bucks in partnership with the Bucks Foundation. In addition to funding the schools’ The Milwaukee Bucks funded a week long basketball camp in Aug Prep’s new gymnasium this summer. (Photo courtesy of Fox6) But the Bucks
- [Gus Ramirez Inducted into Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-ramirez-honored-as-wisconsin-business-leader-of-the-year/) - After being recognized as Wisconsin Business Leader of the year in 2016, on May 1st Agustin “Gus” Ramirez was inducted into the Junior Achievement Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame™. The Hall of Fame serves to recognize and honor the life time professional accomplishments of individuals who have made a generational impact on the State’s business
- [Gus Ramirez receives an Honorary Doctor of Engineering](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/gus-ramirez-receives-an-honorary-doctor-of-engineering/) - On Saturday, May 27th Milwaukee School of Engineering presented Agustin Ramirez with an Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree during the University’s spring commencement. The school was excited to bestow the honor not just for Gus’ successes in the engineering world with the global growth of HUSCO International but for his substantial philanthropy efforts. For over
- [BizTimes Recognizes Ramirez Family as Community Leader of the Year](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/biztimes-recognizes-ramirez-family-as-community-leader-of-the-year/) - Austin Ramirez, Anna Ramirez and Abby Andrietsch blossomed through childhood under parents who set leading examples of ambition and community involvement. "The three siblings were “lucky” their parents backed them in charging ahead toward their passions, said Andrietsch, executive director of the nonprofit Schools That Can Milwaukee. 'My parents encouraged us to pursue what we
- [Agustin Ramirez Named Wisconsin Business Leader of the Year](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/agustin-ramirez-named-wisconsin-business-leader-of-the-year/) - We're honored to announce that Gus Ramirez was named Wisconsin Business Leader of the Year by the Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin. The award recognizes business leaders for their management achievements and civic involvement.

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- [Camino de Restauracion Christian Academy (CRCA)](https://ramirezfamilyfoundation.org/news/work/camino-de-restauracion-christian-academy-crca/)
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