For those who wish, we believe Joe would want donations to be directed to these institutions that were so deeply a part of his values and experience
The Joe K. Gardner Memorial Fund honors the legacy of Joe’s indelible impact on not only College Track scholars, but the people with and for whom he did this work. Donations go to discretionary emergency funds for student needs in clothing, housing, books—anything a student needs to succeed.
Joe’s friend Henry invites everyone to an employer match to double donations. Contact Henry or use this spreadsheet.
Highland Community School is a small public Milwaukee Montessori school that was of transformational influence to Joe, his brothers and many friends. Donations help fill the gap on per-studend funding.