Milwaukee-area nonprofits reflect on Khris Middleton’s charitable giving after news of trade [Video]

As news of Bucks star Khris Middleton’s trade to the Washington Wizards spreads across Milwaukee, many are calling him a champion on the court, and in the community. The trade comes after Middleton spent more than 11 seasons as a Buck. During much of that time, he worked with Milwaukee-area nonprofits to give back.Middleton started the ’12 Days of Khrismas,’ where he did 12 acts of service for the community during the holiday season. Middleton partnered with Hunger Task Force; the Coalition for Children, Youth and Families; and Sojourner Family Peace Center.”You’re always going to remember people who were genuine,” said Oriana Carey, the CEO of the Coalition for Children, Youth and Families. “He has been an awesome advocate and champion for us in our work to end hunger,” said Jonathan Hansen, the chief strategy officer with Hunger Task Force. On top of financial donations, Hansen said Middleton put a …