United Way volunteers’ hard work honored with thank you lunch [Video]

MILWAUKEE — Not all super heroes wear capes. Sometimes they pick up trash, donate to the local diaper bank or wear shirts like this.

Every superhero has the perfect costume — even though theses ones are technically volunteers.

“I think they are volunteers,” said Charmyse White.

White is a superhero herself. She has spent her entire life doing her part to save communities in need through time spent giving back.

“When I was younger I was in the boys and girls club and I went to the YMCA,” said White.

White said that’s where she had her first glimpse at what life dedicated to service could look like. It’s why she was at the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Volunteer Recognition Breakfast.

“It feels so rewarding because actually just yesterday I was out at junior achievement helping 4th through 6th graders run their own business as a CEO and a CFO, helping them write checks …