Dryhootch Milwaukee, a gathering place and non-profit organization for veterans, is set to open next year at 1030 E. Brady St.
Dryhootch, founded by Bob Curry, raises money and sells coffee to fund its mission that helps to provide counseling and support groups for veterans and family members.
In an e-mail message to members of Dryhootch.org, organizers wrote: "the building offers an outdoor courtyard great for music, sitting and drinking coffee. The first floor will be a coffee house where anyone can enjoy some great Dryhootch coffee, a pastry and more. The second floor will be a place for vets to get away, take in a group on PTSD, AA, NA, or join an online group."
In an August 2009 blog on the organization's Web site, it asked its members "Where should Milwaukee's Dryhootch go?" The blog noted that organizers had "hit roadblocks" in securing a location on the Veterans Administration Grounds.
The e-mail to family members concluded with this: "Watch for our open house weekend to be announced soon to see the space, and chip in on work, cleaning, or donating needed items. We are excited about the potential of having a place where veterans and families can connect to services and the community!"
A life-long and passionate community leader and Milwaukeean, Jeff Sherman is a co-founder of OnMilwaukee.
He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Marquette University, as a Warrior. He holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is the founding president of Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM)/Fuel Milwaukee.
Early in his career, Sherman was one of youngest members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and currently is involved in numerous civic and community groups - including board positions at The Wisconsin Center District, Wisconsin Club and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He's honored to have been named to The Business Journal's "30 under 30" and Milwaukee Magazine's "35 under 35" lists.
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